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Principle 8: Hold on to Your Dream

In the eighth lesson of the '10 Principles for Your American Dream', Gillian Ortega discusses the principle of Hold on to Your Dream. This principle emphasizes the power of persistence and unwavering faith in your vision, even when circumstances seem challenging.

Gillian shares that your dream is your lifeline to a better future. When everything else seems uncertain, your dream provides direction, hope, and the motivation to keep moving forward. It's what separates those who achieve greatness from those who settle for mediocrity.

Dreams Under Pressure:

Life will test your commitment to your dreams. Financial pressures, family obligations, and unexpected challenges will make you question whether your dreams are worth pursuing. Gillian teaches that these are the moments that define your character and determine your ultimate success.

The Power of Persistence:

Most people give up just before they would have succeeded. Gillian emphasizes that persistence is the price of success. When you hold on to your dream despite setbacks, you develop the strength and resilience needed to achieve it.

Vision as Fuel:

Your dream must be vivid and compelling enough to pull you through difficult times. Gillian encourages you to regularly revisit and refine your vision, making it so clear and emotionally charged that giving up becomes impossible.

The Dream Difference:

People with dreams live differently than those without them. They make sacrifices, invest in themselves, and persevere through challenges because they know their temporary discomfort is the price of permanent improvement.

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"When your WHY makes you CRY, you are DESTINED FOR GREATNESS!"
— Gillian Hennessy Ortega

Lesson Quiz

Complete the quiz to test your knowledge of this lesson. You can proceed to the next lesson regardless of your score.

1. According to Gillian, what is your dream?

2. When do most people give up on their dreams?

3. What makes the difference between those who achieve dreams and those who don't?