Dreamer Creed

I originally wrote the Dreamer Creed in 2015 as a reminder to myself, and even now, I’m surprised by how much it still resonates. While we all face external critics, our harshest critic is often ourselves.

It’s easy to get caught up in what might happen and letting imagined fears distract you from what truly matters. That’s why I wrote the Dreamer Creed to help refocus on taking action toward your dreams. Inspired in part by John Lennon’s Imagine, I hope it also serves as a reminder that critics (both external and internal) often miss the bigger picture:

You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.

You may say I can't change the world, but I will start by helping causes I believe in.

You may say I need to stop dreaming, but dreams are previews into life's possibilities.

You may say we've heard it all before, but learning to listen reveals what isn't being said.

You may say everything's already been done, but anything can be seen in a new light.

You may say my ideas are risky, but nothing remarkable comes from always playing it safe.

You may say my endeavors could be a mistake, but mistakes are often building blocks in disguise.

You may say I'll never be as good as my competitors, but I am here to be better than myself yesterday.

You may say I'll never make it big, but big wins are built on a foundation of small successes.

You may say I'll be in over my head, but focusing on present priorities will keep me on higher ground.

You may say I'll end up embarrassing myself, but what others think cannot overpower how I choose to feel.

You may say I should wait until I know enough, but expertise is built through trial and error.

You may say I need to find the right tools first, but tools are useless without a clear mission.

You may say this might not work out, but every experience brings me closer to what will work.

You may say my work won't appeal to everyone, but creations designed for everyone will touch no one.

You may say I'll never find the right path, but wrong turns can lead to unexpected adventures.

You may say I should be realistic, but innovation always needs a bit of fantasy.

You may say my efforts might be a waste of time, but the only waste is to live a life filled with regret.

You may say I might fail, but the greatest failure would be the unwillingness to try.

You may say dreams are pointless, but dreams inspire humanity to keep leaping forward.

You may say no one can really build their dreams, but I say, "just watch me."

Because dreams can make a difference.

I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.