Survival is not about being fearless. It's about making a decision, getting on and doing it, because I want to see my kids again, or whatever the reason might be.
Bear GryllsRead
Dreams, though, are cheap, and the real task comes when you start putting in place the steps needed to make those dreams a reality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dreams alone are not sufficient; action is required to achieve them.
This quote emphasizes that while having dreams is valuable, the true challenge lies in taking concrete steps to turn those dreams into reality. It suggests that success is not just about envisioning what we want but also about committing to the hard work and planning necessary to achieve our aspirations.
Themes
DreamsActionRealityMotivationSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to inspire students during a graduation speech.
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All quotes →A friend once asked me what qualities were needed for SAS. I would say to be self-motivated and resilient; to be calm, yet have the ability to smile when it is grim; to be unflappable, be able to react fast and to have an ‘improvise, adapt and overcome’ mentality.
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Time and experience have taught me that fame and money very rarely go to the worthy, by the way - hence we shouldn't ever be too impressed by either of those impostors. Value folk for who they are, how they live and what they give - that's a much better benchmark.
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