Ravi Vora

Thank you everyone for sending in your Big Dreams. I would like to extend the invitation to everyone else who hasn’t yet had the chance to share you dream with the world. Please do, we’re all dying to hear from you.

Enjoy these inspirational dreams and continue to live your own.

I wanted to become a writer and a teacher of creative writing, but I was told I wasn’t cut out for college because of poor math grades. Then I opted to pursue an associate degree in commercial art instead. I was told (by an art teacher I adored) that the industry was cut throat and that I wasn’t talented enough. Finally, in desperation, I went to my guidance counselor. I was 18 and out of options as to what I would be when I “grew up.” He suggested I go to beauty school.

I have a lot of regrets about the time I wasted in my teens and early 20s. But I have a career I love now (as a writer) and I’m finally content. It only took me 20 years to figure out how to get there.

The bottom line is…listen to the best of the advice you receive, but don’t take it too seriously. Follow your own path.

- KaylyRed

My 12th grad art teacher told me that art school was too expensive and that I should try community college. Funny how she encouraged another student to pursue art though. Community college was a waste of time. After 3 years I enrolled in a 12 month graphics program only to not find any steady work which is how I ended up where I am today. It was time to start paying on those student loans.

I gave up my dreams and focused on relationships. Watching others around me achieve their goals made me feel left out. I still feel that way. I as encouraged over the years to try but I was afraid and somewhat content. I’m older now(30ish) but, I’m going to take that step this time. I don’t want to wake up as a 60 year old and start playing the “what if” game. Thanks again.

- Ivan

It’s not too late! Submit your own big dream for the next chapter and become an inspiration to yourself and others.