Do you have a dream you keep putting off?

If so, start now! Here’s why…

That’s my Mama and her family on the front cover of the book as well as photos inside! It’s not lost on me that I have many opportunities because of their efforts to leave Italy for a better life here in America.

This thought really touched me one night when I was working on my coaching business. At the time, I was working full time at a competitive advertising job. And, I would get my coaching work done before work, at lunch, after work and on the weekends. Needless to say, I was pretty tired. But, one evening, a special came on TV about Italian-Americans, showing hundreds of immigrants getting off their ship in the 1950’s. Seeing that visual really hit me hard.

I had heard about the tough conditions my parents endured to travel here and in daily life after arriving in America. But, to see that image on TV made it so real. All of those immigrants, including my parents and their families overcame so many obstacles to get to America and stay here. (Not everyone could stay due to some laws.) But for those who remained here, I heard stories of working 3 jobs, taking several buses to work, and wearing socks over their shoes for boots in the winter. Those were just a few examples. But, their efforts paid off. They created a beautiful life for us and achieved the “American Dream.”

What if you could realize your dreams – just a little bit redefined?

My siblings and I all got stable jobs and pursued lives we wanted. But, we then veered off the path a bit. When my Dad realized all 3 of his kids were not going into or ended up leaving Corporate America, I could sense his disappointment. But, after he saw how happy we were doing what we love on our terms, he knew he achieved *his* American dream – just a little bit redefined. Again, I know none of our lives would be what they are now if it weren’t for my parents or their families and ancestors fighting for a different life. Maybe their lives didn’t change dramatically. But, they set the course for ours to be very different than their lives.

Remember, you might not see all the results of your efforts immediately or even achieve what you desire in your lifetime BUT you are impacting generations to come. So what can you do today that can get you closer to your dreams? Even if you don’t get to see it come to fruition, trust me it’ll be realized and achieved.