What Happened to Your Big Dreams?

When we were kids, dreaming big came naturally.

We say things like,
“I’m going to be an astronaut.”
“I want to be a famous singer.”
“I’m going to build roller coasters when I grow up.”

We don’t stop to ask if it’s practical or realistic.

We dream for the joy of it.

We imagine without limitation.

But somewhere along the way—after the job, the mortgage, the family, the inbox—we turn the volume down on those dreams. Sometimes we mute them entirely.

As a coach, I’ve seen it over and over again: ambitious, successful professionals doing everything right on the outside… but feeling like something is missing on the inside.

I believe that “something” is often our childhood joy—the permission to dream, play, and imagine without constantly checking for productivity or ROI.

It’s not that adult life shouldn’t have responsibilities. But it’s easy to forget that we’re allowed to feel wonder again. We’re allowed to want more joy, creativity, and freedom—not just the kind that comes during vacation, but sprinkled into our actual days.

And the beautiful thing?
It’s never too late to turn the volume back up.

Sometimes it starts small.

• Taking an afternoon walk without a destination.

• Singing in the car.

• Spending ten minutes sketching, dancing, or writing—not for work, just because it feels good.

Sometimes it’s bigger.

• Launching a business, starting a new hobby, or finally booking that trip you’ve been dreaming about for years.

With the flexibility of remote work and the technology we now have, many of us have more control over our schedules than ever before. But freedom doesn’t automatically mean fulfillment. We still have to choose it.

My role as a coach isn’t just to help clients hit goals—it’s to help them remember who they are. To clear out the noise so they can hear the faint but powerful voice inside that says: “Hey, remember me? I still want to build roller coasters.”

So today, I invite you to check in with your younger version.

What did you dream of before the world told you to be realistic?

What would it look like to bring a small piece of that dream back?

You don’t have to quit your job or become President.

But you can create a life that feels a little more magical.