That place

The transition from the way of life given you by the powers that be, to living the way you want to has many lessons to offer. That transition, from dreaming about a way of life to actually living out your dream is an uncomfortable place; in it, you look for a way to live the way you want to, while trying to put up with the way things are currently.

Many elements of your character will be tested. One of the most outstanding ones is patience. It takes perfect patience to turn your dreams into reality; and perfect patience is never quitting.

Life is not always willing to cooperate with us when it comes to fulfilling our dreams. One moment you might think that you’ve done it all and the next you might find out otherwise. Expect surprises when pursuing your dreams, and be ready to sacrifice. That’s when your dedication will be tested. A person sacrifices for what he or she values, and you will sacrifice if you value your dream.

Each step you take toward your dream gives you hope and makes you hate stagnation. You will be inspired by your vision and motivated by your self-confidence, and even your obstacles. It is important to note that a transitional phase has to be uncomfortable for you to move on to the next stage, lest procrastination stymies you.