"もし夢を追うのを明日まで待つなら、そこにたどり着く頃にはそれらは消えているでしょう。"

Chasing your dreams isn’t something you should put off. If you always wait for tomorrow, you might find that what you desired has slipped through your fingers. The core idea here is about taking action now rather than procrastinating, because life doesn't wait for anyone.

Think about it: dreams are like opportunities. They have a shelf life. If you don’t grab them while they’re fresh, they might expire. This idea is especially relevant in today’s fast-paced world where things change quickly, and what’s hot today might be obsolete tomorrow.

Take, for instance, the story of a close friend of mine named Jake. Jake always dreamed of starting a bakery. He loved baking, and everyone told him he had a real talent for it. But he had a steady job in accounting, and he kept telling himself he’d start the bakery “someday.” Years went by, and the responsibilities piled up—mortgages, car payments, kids' tuition. Jake’s dream of opening a bakery became a distant memory. By the time he felt he had the freedom to pursue it, he found the market had changed. There were already several popular bakeries in town, and starting a new one wasn’t as feasible anymore. The dream he once had was gone.

So, how do you make sure you don’t end up like Jake? Start small, but start now. If you have a passion or a dream, begin working on it alongside other responsibilities. Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment—it doesn’t exist. Even if it’s just dedicating an hour a week to your passion, that’s better than nothing.

Imagine you want to become a writer. Maybe you can't quit your day job just yet, but you can start writing in the evenings. Join a local writing group, take an online course, or just jot down your ideas in a notebook. The key is to get started and keep moving, no matter how slowly.

Think about Lisa, another friend. She always wanted to write a novel, but with a full-time job and a family, it seemed impossible. Instead of waiting for a perfect time, she started writing a little bit every night after her kids went to bed. It took a couple of years, but she eventually finished her manuscript. Today, she’s a published author, and all because she didn’t wait for tomorrow.

To make this wisdom part of your life, break your big dream into smaller, manageable tasks. Start with the smallest step possible, and build from there. You don’t need to see the whole staircase; just take the first step. Keep moving forward, even if it’s just a little bit at a time.

Imagine telling your future self about the dreams you had. Would you want to say, “I wanted to, but…” or would you rather say, “I did what I could, and look how far I came”?

Life’s too short to wait for tomorrow. Seize the moment. Do it now. If you start today, your dreams will be closer tomorrow—and who knows where you’ll be in a year.