Dream Big

This is one of my favorite poems that was introduced to me by my high school cross country coach. And, ever since I have become more dedicated with my running (yes, running up to 4-days a week is called "dedication"), I have found it to be quite motivating. Hope you enjoy!

If there were ever a time to dare,
To make a difference,
To embark on something worth doing,
It is now.
Not for any grand cause, necessarily,
But for something that tugs at your heart,
Something that's your aspiration,
Something that's your dream.

You owe it to yourself, to make your days here count.
Have fun. Dig deep. Stretch.

DREAM BIG

Know, though, things worth doing seldom come easy.
There will be good days,
And there will be times when you want to turn around,
Pick it up, And call it quits.
These times tell you that you are pushing yourself,
That you are not afraid to learn by trying.

PERSIST

Because with an idea,
Determination,
And the right tools,
You can do great things.
Let your instincts,
Your intellect,
And your heart guide you.

TRUST

Believe in the incredible power of the human mind.
Of doing something that makes a difference.
Of working hard,
Of laughing and hoping,
Of lazy afternoons,
Of lasting friends,
Of all the things that will cross your path this year.

The start of something new,
Brings the hope of something great.
Anything is possible.
There is only one you,
And you will pass this way only once.
Do it right.

DREAM BIG

- Anonymous