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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker is pursuing a distant goal with openness to the process and path ahead.
In plain terms
I am chasing a dream and following where the journey takes me.
What can you take from it?
Pursuing goals with curiosity and adaptability.

Where it applies

  • starting a project
  • career change
  • creative work

Putting it to work

  • setting goals
  • embracing uncertainty
  • learning on the go

Questions to consider

  • What dream are you running down?
  • Where has your journey led you?

Another view

Chasing a dream without a plan can lead to aimlessness.

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