“Dream big, but know you are the one that’s going to be doing the work.” — Tracee Ellis Ross
When I first heard that quote, I paused. Because it’s the reminder so many of us need but rarely say out loud. We love the dreaming part. The Pinterest boards. The vision casting. The “new season” energy that makes you feel like everything is possible. But what Tracee said hit deeper: the dream doesn’t work unless you do.
The Illusion of Ease
The Illusion of Ease Somewhere between inspiration and execution, we forget that growth still has a grind. Social media shows the highlight reel the launch day, the client wins, the creative freedom. But it skips the in-between moments: the early mornings, the rewrites, the “try again tomorrow” days that no one sees. Dreaming is beautiful. But doing is where character grows.
The Shift
There was a season when I waited for motivation to find me. I had the ideas, the vision board, the excitement but very few finished projects. And I finally realized why: I was stuck in the dreaming phase. I thought big dreams needed big beginnings. But the truth? The dream moves at the pace of your discipline. Now, I focus less on how far I have to go and more on what I can finish today. Consistency became my quiet superpower.
The Practice
If you’ve been feeling stuck between dreaming and doing, here’s a rhythm that helps me stay grounded:
1. The 20-Minute Rule – Set a timer and give your dream one block of focused energy. Don’t overthink it. Just start.
2. The Micro-Win Check-In :End each day by naming one small thing you completed. Tiny wins build trust.
3. The Sunday Reset – Look at your week and ask, “What part of my dream needs my attention next?”
These small steps create momentum, and momentum builds mastery.
The Invitation
Dream big. Dream boldly. Dream without apology. But when the excitement fades and it’s just you and the work- remember, that’s where the dream starts to breathe. Show up softly, but show up. Because the dream isn’t waiting for perfection. It’s waiting for you to begin.
If you’re ready to align your story with a strategy that supports your dream, book a Clarity Consultation – a 45-minute session to help you turn your big vision into a simple, sustainable content rhythm.