Week 2 Journal Entry

 Week 2 

I think the reason that Randy Pausch was able to accomplish so many of his childhood dreams is because he had people in his life who believed in him. For example, at the end of his speech he told parents to give some freedom to their kids, meaning let them be creative let them expound on their ideas so they can see that they have these ideas that can be master pieces. Like his parents did for him, he was able to draw math equations on his walls he had the ability to expound in his ideas and with that came more creativity and positivity in his life. With a simple dream he was able to take it and make it into something that he loves doing and that where our dreams come into play. 

I do feel like dreaming is important because when we dream, we are setting ourselves up for opportunity and growth that we wouldn't find anywhere else. The more that we dream the more likely we are to find something that we are passionate about and when we do that, we can find our calling in life. With Randy when he went to Disney World, he knew that he wanted to create roller coasters and do something with his life and with that dream he was able to achieve it. I feel like with dreaming though we have to have plans because without the plans we are not going to be able to accomplish anything. A dream without a plan his just some scenario in your head that will never become a reality. So yes, dreaming is important but only if it comes with the necessary tools to accomplish that dream.

I think the most important childhood dream to me all growing up was joining the army. I always said that is what I was going to do, I even took JROTC in high school so that I could prepare myself for it. I wanted to join the infantry unit so that I could see a bunch of action. While I was in the MTC I found out that my right eye is deteriorating making it impossible for me to join so no I will not be able to join and complete my dream. 

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