Dreams are a vision of your ideal future of what you want to be, what you would like to do and, what you would like to achieve. Good health, peace of mind, a clear conscience, self respect, love and compassion for our fellow man, a happy home and, the acquisition of spiritual happiness are worthy assets that are a positive part of life. Our life, our personality and our talents, make us unique like no one else. Life is designed to inspire and, enjoying it should reflect who we truly are to find our fulfillment and happiness. Physically, mentally, socially and spiritually, life can be improved provided one takes advantage of the opportunities they have to reach their potential. Your level of desire, how you think and how you act when opportunity comes along all determine how lucky you will be. Choices and decisions set a direction. Don't just dream about how your life could be? A personal self development program offers new challenges, experiences and gives your future a clear direction so you know where you have to concentrate your efforts. Goals are the first step to turning dreams into reality. They are important because, if you do not know where you are heading, you will never get there. Goals can inspire us to take advantage of opportunities or to reach our potential. They motivate, establish priorities, give a direction and provide the energy to keep you focused on a purpose provided they are in harmony with your values. Plans are the blueprint. Action determines what you get. They provide the initiative, a clear direction and an idea of the resources needed to concentrate your efforts on how to get there. It will also take into consideration your present situation and, where you want to be within a certain period of time. A positive mind enables the best decisions, course of action to be chosen and, to being more productive. Difficulties, setbacks and uncertainty in life can cause anxiety and stress making it difficult to sustain a positive attitude. Amidst adversity, opening a new path through pursuing goals and setting out to achieve them step by step, will motivate, give you a positive direction and help you grow. The foundation of good living is developed by being physically, mentally, socially and spiritually active. It requires simplicity of life, it avoids excesses and eliminates all that is harmful. The attitudes, choices and decisions we make determine the quality of our lives, shape who we are, how we react in our environment and ultimately, whether we will be happy. A healthy and active mind through positive thoughts and hope keep you constantly inspired. Don't allow yourself to be trapped in a life of disadvantage in a low-paying or dead-end job you do not like. Why survive from month to month struggling to make ends meet? Why work hard all your life only to "retire" poor? Time, money and effort spent on pursuing your goals in life are an investment you make on yourself and your future. Set your money-making goals to take you from where you are now to where you want to be. Diversify your income by pursuing income opportunities outside your normal work environment to build your assets via savings and investments. A successful home-based business can be an income-producing asset: It can provide the opportunity of earning as much money (or more) than your present employment pays. Home-based business opportunities require little investment, allow you to start part-time and provide the ability to build multiple income streams that will help you reach your financial goals faster. You supply the desire, the persistence and the management. Equity enables you to borrow and build wealth. The more equity you have in one or more properties, the more financial power you hold. Look to yourself to achieve the things you truly want. Present actions determine future results.