Dare to Dream

Last Thursday it was my privilege to interview Trish Porter, author of Rekindle Your Dreams, on our blogtalk radio show, "We're Talking Books." It was a fantastic interview.

Trish is a 1988 U.S. Olympian. After a neck injury she stopped competing for many years. Nonetheless, she continued to dream about being a successful competitor. She became the mother of two children and then decided to rekindle her dream. This resulted in a blaze of success, for Trish became the world record-holder in the high jump for 40-44 year olds. She has won seven U.S. National Masters Championships and three World Masters Championship titles. Trish greatly enjoys competing throughout the world and inspiring other women wherever she goes.

In her very inspiring book, Trish puts forth an acronym that can be applied to our lives in many different ways. It is based on the word DREAMS.

Dare to Dream
Realize the Benefits to Yourself and Others
Eliminate the Excuses
Action Plan
Make It Happen
Say Thanks

This acronym and Trish's story show that it is possible to rekindle your dreams, and her book shows you how to do so through practical steps.