Look for Your Dream Team
Sometimes, we don’t see
what’s right in front of us. Maybe you’ve had a dream to get healthy and lose
weight for years now. Every month, a co-worker invites you to visit his gym as
a guest. You’ve always said no because you were too busy listening to the voices who discouraged you.
Many times, life moves
champions into our path right before we realize a dream. You have to look up
and look around for these people. They’re usually the ones that are positive
and upbeat. They’re challenging themselves and pursuing BIG goals. They’re not
threatened when you go after what you want because they know that growing
together is powerful.
Double Up
For every naysayer in
your life, you need two champions to drown out the doubtful thoughts they plant
in your mind. Sometimes, the champions will be people like you that have
similar goals. Sometimes, they have drastically different goals but they still
believe in and support you.
For those of us who are
Christians, Jesus is the ultimate Champion. He is our Advocate and friend. He
fights for us on days when we’re too weak to fight. He believes in us even
when we feel lost and alone.
Make an Effort to Connect
As you’re looking for
champions, make sure you’re willing to reciprocate. Just as you want people
around you that you believe in you, you need to believe in others. Listen to
their dreams, remind them that they can succeed, and motivate them on the hard days.
Care for your champions.
This might be as simple as texting a friend to check-in, writing a “thinking of
you” note to a champion who’s been feeling discouraged, sending a care package,
or meeting up in real life (or virtually) to chat.
