Wake Up by Gladys

Wake Up by Gladys - February 2014 Scholarship Essay

Dreams are a luxury in which you can become anyone you want and possess all the qualities you wish you had. Dreams are the places where all your goals become a reality at least for those precious hours you sleep or day dream. If I only allow myself to dream then how can I possibly accomplish my goals if I just dream about it. Instead of dreaming about what goals i want to accomplish, I rather wake up and do everything I can to make my dreams a reality. This mindset was inspired by a quote stating, "the best way to make your dreams a reality is to wake up".

My dream is to become a certified pharmacist, but what is that dream worth if I will not do everything in my power to accomplish it? To wake up and take the first step towards success is always the hardest part, but once the process has started, there is no slowing down. I will create momentum and jump from one step to the next until I accomplish a short term goal. A short term goal will transform into the success of accomplishing a long term goal, which will ultimately lead me to the grand prize.

Dreams are only a figment of my imagination. The act of hard work and determination is the road to preseverance. I have the ability to change the world, all I have to do is wake up.