Our dreams have no limitations except those that we place on them.

This is a powerful excerpt from the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Paulo says that our dreams have no limitations except those we place on them, so if you think that your dreams are too small or impossible, then change your mind about them. With every new dream comes an endless number of possibilities and benefits to you and everyone around you. Make sure to take this idea with you into 2017 because it could help shape your whole life!

In 2017, it can be frustrating when what appears to be achievable is not achievable due to many circumstances. However, you shouldn't let that stop you. The only thing that should stop you from achieving your goal is yourself and limiting beliefs. You may have heard of the quote:

"Today's top performer will be tomorrow's average performer unless they continue to develop their skills" – Jim Rohn

Well, I don't agree with the quote – especially in 2017. In 2017 and beyond, top performers will become better performers and then even greater performers. If you focus on learning, getting better, and achieving your goals, then you will be a top performer for the rest of your life. You can always get better at something if you want to. The only things that limit us are our mindset and our beliefs.

We are given many opportunities in our lives to experience new things, gain more knowledge/skills, meet new people and make new friends, and have an overall great life experience. But instead of doing that we stay in the same place and keep doing the same thing over and over again until we get bored or unhappy. But if we opened up to the idea of trying new things and asking ourselves 'what if?', then there would be no limits to our dreams or what we can accomplish.

So keep this in mind when you are setting your goals for 2017 because every goal you make will bring you closer to realizing your "untapped potential" and learning/growing as a person. Every goal will help you make a new connection, gain more skills, meet new people, and have fun! Most importantly, your goals will give you the opportunity to become a better version of yourself and empower yourself by creating an amazing life experience.

But the only thing that can stop you from achieving any goal is yourself.

"Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear." – George Addair

If there is something you have been wanting to do for a long time, but you haven't done it because it scares you or makes you uncomfortable – then don't continue thinking about it. Just go for it! It's easier said than done because we are creatures of comfort and routine. We like the same thing over and over again and don't want to break the pattern.