I dreamed of becoming a writer. And . . . this dream is about to become a reality with the publication of my first, and hopefully not my last, children's book . . .
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses excitement about fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming a writer through publishing a children's book.
- In plain terms
- I wanted to be a writer and now I am publishing my first book.
- What can you take from it?
- Turn long-held dreams into reality by taking concrete steps.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dream are you working to realize?
- How does achieving a goal change you?
Another view
Publishing a book is just the beginning of a writing career.
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