I believe in dreams.
And here’s the thing—they’re not just about the dreaming. They’re about the doing.
If you’ve carried a big, unaccomplished dream around for years—maybe even decades—what’s really been holding you back? Is it time? Confidence? Fear? Not knowing where to start?
The truth is, the gap between where you are now and living that dream is made up of a million small decisions, consistent actions, and a deep willingness to keep going when it gets uncomfortable.
So, here’s the challenge: decide that your dream is not only possible, but inevitable.
From this moment forward, treat it not as a “what if” but as a “when.”
In my work coaching people to move without pain, build real strength, and regain vitality they thought was gone forever, I’ve seen that the turning point is almost always the same. It’s when they stop toying with the dream and start actively pursuing it.
Here’s how to do that for yourself in five powerful steps.
1. Dream Big – REALLY Big
Give yourself permission to think without limits. Put aside the voice in your head that tries to calculate what’s “realistic” before you’ve even dared to imagine it.
- Daydream without judgment.
- Write in your journal.
- Meditate or pray.
- Let your thoughts wander during a long walk or while sitting in the sunshine.
This stage is about possibility, not practicality. Don’t shrink the dream because it scares you. In fact, if it feels a little scary, you might be on the right track.
In fitness, I’ve had clients start by thinking their goal was simply to “feel a little better.” After some open dreaming, that small goal transformed into “hike the Inca Trail” or “compete in masters swimming” or “travel the world without fearing physical limitations.”
Let yourself imagine without restriction.
2. Get Real – Ground the Vision
Dreaming is the spark, but if you leave it there, you’re just holding an unlit firework. The next step is to anchor your vision in reality—your values, your current life, and the steps actually required.
This doesn’t mean lowering your standards. It means turning vague ideas into achievable, strategic targets.
Ask yourself:
- Why does this matter to me?
- How will my life be different if I achieve it?
- Does it align with my core values?
- What constraints (time, resources, health) do I have to work with—and how will I navigate them?
Without that grounding, the dream stays an airy “someday.” With it, you now have a compass.
3. Make a Plan – One Bite at a Time
The old joke asks, “How do you eat an elephant?” One bite at a time.
Break your dream into digestible, measurable milestones. If your dream is to run the Boston Marathon, start by researching qualification standards and building a sustainable training schedule. If your dream is to be pain-free and active again, start by identifying and correcting the obstacles—maybe it’s posture, fascia tension, nutritional support, or daily habits.
We do this exact process in the [HOLISTIC EXERCISE AND FITNESS PROGRAM]:
- First, evaluate where you are now.
- Then, structure small, logical steps that build on each other.
- Each step is clear and measurable, so you can check off wins along the way.
The plan turns “someday” into “starting now.”
4. Do Your Research – Learn, Adapt, and Anticipate
Often, once you start exploring your dream, you’ll discover helpful variations or adjustments that make it even more powerful—and more achievable.
Research might include:
- Talking with people who’ve already done what you want to do.
- Learning what pitfalls or roadblocks they faced (so you can navigate around them).
- Understanding the rules of the game—whether it’s a sport’s qualification standards, the requirements of a license, or the prerequisites for a career shift.
And here are two critical pieces most people avoid:
💥 Acknowledge fear. It will show up—fear of failure, fear of success, fear of looking foolish. Naming it reduces its power.
💥 Anticipate setbacks. No dream worth having is a straight-line climb. Mentally rehearsing how you’ll respond to struggles builds resilience.
5. Put in the Work – Consistently
Dreams don’t materialize just because you “really want it” or you’re “thinking positively.” They require effort—often long-term, often unglamorous effort.
This is where most people drop off, because it’s not about inspiration anymore; it’s about execution.
Commit to:
- Showing up for your plan even when motivation is low.
- Repeating foundational movements, habits, or practices until they become automatic.
- Tracking your progress to stay motivated and make adjustments.
Remember, fascia doesn’t remodel overnight. Endurance doesn’t build in a week. Mobility, strength, and resilience are the product of many small, consistent inputs over time.
6. Enlist Support – Build Your Dream Team
Every major dream benefits from community. Surround yourself with people who believe in your vision, encourage your progress, and—importantly—hold you accountable.
That might include:
- Family and friends who genuinely want you to succeed
- Mentors or role models who’ve already walked the path
- Coaches who can shorten your learning curve and prevent costly mistakes
- A peer group with similar goals to share the wins and the struggles
In our programs, I’ve seen clients multiply their progress just by being around others who are also committed to change. Energy and momentum are contagious.
Real-World Example
Take Lisa, one of our members. Her dream was to return to long-distance hiking after years of recurring knee pain. At first, she saw this as unlikely—”I’m too far gone,” she said. But by daring to dream, grounding it in a real-world plan, breaking it into smaller movement-based goals, doing the necessary fascia and posture work, and staying consistent, she’s now booked a hiking trip through Patagonia next year.
Her comment to me last week summed it up: “The dream was always there. The difference was deciding it would happen.”
The Dream Cycle: From Vision to Reality
Think of achieving your dream like the training cycle we use at SolCore:
- Envision → 2. Assess → 3. Plan → 4. Execute → 5. Adapt → 6. Maintain → 7. Evolve
Each loop through the cycle takes you higher. Whether you’re restoring movement, mastering a skill, or aiming for something grand in your personal life, the cycle is the same.
Call to Action
So, what’s your big, unrealized dream?
Are you ready to stop only dreaming and start doing?
Let’s create the conditions for success—just like we do for your body with the [HOLISTIC EXERCISE AND FITNESS PROGRAM]. I’ll help you map the steps, stay on course, and turn your dream from “someday” into reality.
The moment you decide, the path begins.
It’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.
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