Get Started
Home Authors Tags

"رویا را رها کن و عملگرا باش نه رؤیاپرداز"

Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes Television Producer
Translations
🇺🇸 English 🇨🇳 中文 🇪🇸 Español 🇪🇬 العربية 🇫🇷 Français 🇮🇷 فارسی 🇯🇵 日本語
Quote meaning
Sometimes, we get caught up in dreaming big—envisioning all the amazing things we want to achieve. But there’s a key difference between dreaming and doing. It's easy to spend hours, days, even years planning, but without action, those dreams remain fantasies. The core idea here is pretty straightforward: stop just dreaming and start doing. It’s not about ignoring your dreams but about turning them into reality with tangible actions.

Think about the historical context of this idea. The modern world is full of stories of dreamers who became doers. Take Elon Musk, for instance. Sure, he dreamed of electric cars and reusable rockets, but what set him apart was his relentless execution. He didn't just sit around thinking about it; he founded Tesla and SpaceX, facing countless challenges along the way. The shift from dreaming to doing is what makes the impossible possible.

Let’s bring this down to a more relatable level. Imagine you’ve always wanted to write a novel. You’ve dreamed about it as long as you can remember. You have the plot outlined, characters developed in your head, and you can even see the cover of your book. But every day, you tell yourself you're too busy. The dream remains just that—a dream. Then one day, you decide enough is enough. You start by setting aside 30 minutes each day to write, no matter what. Some days it’s hard. Some days you’re not happy with what you write. But you keep at it. Slowly but surely, those words add up, and in a year, you have a manuscript. You’ve transformed from a dreamer to a doer.

How do you apply this wisdom in your own life? Start small. Identify one action you can take today that moves you closer to your goal. Break it down. Make it manageable. Maybe it’s sending that email, making that phone call, or setting aside time each day for your project. The key is consistency. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—just start. You’ll learn and adapt as you go.

Now, let’s dive into a story that really brings this idea to life. Picture Sarah, a young professional working a 9-to-5 job but passionate about baking. She fantasizes about opening her own bakery someday, but every evening she comes home tired and puts it off. One day, she has a conversation with a friend who tells her about a local farmers' market. That’s the spark she needs. Sarah starts baking in the evenings, whipping up her favorite recipes. It’s tiring and her kitchen turns into a mess, but she loves it. She signs up for a stall at the market and begins selling her treats every Saturday. The feedback is amazing. People love her cookies and cakes. Within a year, she’s built a loyal customer base and eventually, she opens her own bakery. What changed? She stopped just dreaming and started doing.

So next time you catch yourself daydreaming about your goals, pause. Ask yourself, what’s one small step I can take today? Then do it. Remember, dreams are the blueprint, but actions build the house. And who wouldn’t want to live in the house they’ve always dreamed of?
Related tags
Achieve Action Determination Focus Goals Inspiration Motivation Productivity Reality Success
MORE QUOTES BY Shonda Rhimes
FEATURED QUOTES
Surprise me with another quote
Instagram Icon Facebook Icon X Icon Threads Icon