Every person has a dream—something they deeply want to achieve or become. But the truth is, dreams don’t happen just because we wish for them. They take action, effort, and courage. Often, people say they want something, but then they wait, delay, or say, “I’ll start tomorrow.” Slowly, these dreams begin to fade. Not because they weren’t possible, but because too many excuses got in the way—“I’m too tired,” “I’m not ready,” “It’s too hard.” And one day, the dream is gone.

Think of someone like Kalpana Chawla. She dreamt of going to space. It wasn’t easy—she faced many challenges, moved to another country, studied hard, and never gave up. She didn’t wait for the perfect moment or say, “Maybe later.” She chose the harder path—the one full of effort and sacrifice—but in the end, her dream came true, and the world remembers her with pride. That’s the path that leads to real joy and fulfillment.

When we choose to act instead of excuse, we step toward building something we’re proud of. Even if it’s slow, even if it’s tough, the pride in trying, building, and not giving up lasts much longer than the comfort of quitting.