Dream On!

One of the best things about my job is that I have the opportunity to interview young entrepreneurs. While it's certainly fun and exciting (and gets me out of the office), the biggest reason I love doing it is because it's inspiring. It's amazing to hear a story of a young person who had a dream and made it a reality, all the while knowing it was possible.

But what about those people who are too scared (or realistic) to follow their dreams?

Curt Rosengren, author of 101 Ways to Get Wild About Work, wrote an article in U.S. News & World Report titled "Dare to Be Dreamy in Your Career Search." In it he asserts that when it comes time for the job search, young people are prematurely realistic.

"They let their perceived 'reality' define their dreams, restricting their vision to what seems reasonably within reach," Rosengren said.

Talking with entrepreneurs it is obvious that they do the complete opposite. They give their dreams free rein and once they form a vision and plan only then do they start asking reality-based questions.

So why is it that when we look for jobs we immediately make judgments as to whether they're feasible or practical? What do you think? Why can't we let our dreams run free when it comes to career choices?

Photo by Pamela McHenry