My biggest personal milestones - and consequently the things that have most furthered my career - are activities that I undertook on my own initiative. Organizations are extraordinarily risk-averse. Even Walt Disney had to pay for the drawings of his theme parks with his own money.
dude. this is my favorite post of the year.
Posted by: Milan Ford | March 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
I agree.
I use to define dreaming as sitting around thinking about how the world should or could be.
I am learning that dreaming is working your butt off, investing your own money, and creating how the world should be.
Thanks for the reminder
Posted by: Brent Minter | March 17, 2009 at 11:13 AM
didn't know that about walt. great post.
Posted by: deWeb | March 17, 2009 at 11:17 AM
As someone who is in the midst of launching an independent venture, it can definitely be a little scary. Thanks for the inspirational post Ben.
Posted by: Rod Arnold | March 17, 2009 at 11:17 AM
I've seen this proven over and over again with people I know. However, it seems that only few people actually believe and live this out. I hope to be one of those people.
Posted by: Kyle Chowning | March 17, 2009 at 11:19 AM
I've found this to be VERY true! You don't need anyone's permission to do big things; you just need the audacity to challenge the status quo.
Posted by: Kraig Krempa | March 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM
So true... and a great reminder. I have a dream... but there is also fear of failure that follows that dream... thanks for the reminder to go after it! --Anna
Posted by: Anna Meadows | March 17, 2009 at 12:55 PM
brilliant post! love it! consider this one now tweeted :)
Posted by: mike foster | March 17, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Dreaming and diving into what I want to accomplish. Supporting the dream myself-hoping it becomes a reality. Paying myself back when it is.
Posted by: keith poletiek | March 17, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Walt Disney's story is an amazing one...had the chance to see his first studio when I lived in KC. There was not much left when I was there, just a run down building. God often uses a small dream, and tiny beginnings, to transform the future.
Posted by: Dale Schaeffer | March 17, 2009 at 02:51 PM
um....
amazing post. im shook.
Posted by: brewster | March 17, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Every word and syllable of this blog is true. I know from my own experience. I've started a radio from scratch that covers film festivals and indie film makers and everyday it's laborious task. But it's my dream and with God's help and my hard work it will succeed. Deut. 8:18--God gives us power to get wealth...
Posted by: Janice Malone | March 18, 2009 at 08:35 AM