Nothing in life is easy. It is scary to start new things, to dream new dreams, to love, or to do something new. It is not easy, and it will never be easy. That doesn’t mean you should quit your dreams. It doesn’t mean you should give up on yourself. It means you should work harder to make your dreams happen.

Your dream is your dream. You must do something to keep it alive. You must do something to make it a reality. Nothing happens by accident. It happens when you do something. That is true for your dreams. If you want your dreams to come true, you must do something about them. You must face your fears. You must leave your comfort zone. You must think new thoughts. You must meet new people who can help you succeed. If not, it is not going to happen.

No matter what, don’t give up. As Thomas Edison famously said, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” It is easier to give up than to continue fighting for you want. You want your dreams, right? You must fight to make it happen. Dream alone won’t make it happen, work does.