The 21 * 5 Challenge:

Dreams and Goals

In my view, it's essential to simultaneously embrace both dreams and goals. Each of them serves a unique purpose in helping us pave our way to success. Dreams fuel our creativity and courage, while goals provide the actionable steps to bring those dreams to life.

One of the most notable distinctions between dreams and goals lies in their measurability. Dreams are often abstract and boundless, whereas goals are defined by specific, measurable quantities.

This summer, I took the initiative to set up a goal board in my apartment to motivate myself to focus on achieving my goals. For instance, I challenged myself to enroll in several online courses, an experience that proved to be incredibly captivating. Learning new things brings me immense joy.

Additionally, I dedicated myself to enhancing my fitness and sleep habits.

Among the goals listed on my board was the "21 days * 5 km challenge." As you can probably guess, this challenge involved running more than 100 km in less than a month, a personal record for me. Although I have a deep passion for exercise, running such a long distance nonstop on an almost daily basis presented a significant challenge.

I'm thrilled to announce that I not only achieved this goal within the set timeframe but also exceeded it by running more than 10 km on some days. I'm not here to boast about my modest accomplishments, but rather to share the profound lessons I've learned from setting and achieving small, tangible goals. This experience has helped me overcome my procrastination tendencies and has instilled in me a newfound confidence to pursue more goals in the future. These days, I feel that my life is becoming more structured.

I perceive my goals as missions that transform the pursuit of success into an engaging game. Every day, I'm filled with enthusiasm as I take steps toward realizing my life's dreams. This approach also bolsters my confidence, reassuring me that I'm on the right path. All it takes is unwavering focus on our immediate goals to transform our grandest dreams into reality.