Any new pursuit requires entering uncharted territory -- that's scary.But with any great risk comes great reward.The experiences you gain in pursuing your dream will make it all worthwhile.

1. Fear is a bigger obstacle than the obstacle itself

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Truth cannot be veiled by smoke and mirrors -- it will always stand firm.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">When you're searching for the "right" decision, it will be the one that withstands the tests of time and the weight of scrutiny.</li></ul>

2. What is "true" will always endure

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Gratitude is the practice of finding the good in each day.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Life can easily become stagnant, mundane, and monotonous, but that changes depending on what we choose to see.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">There's always a silver lining, if you look for it.</li></ul>

3. Break the monotony

There's no point dwelling in the past and letting it define you, nor getting lost and anxious about the future.But in the present moment, you're in the field of possibility -- how you engage with the present moment will direct your life.

4. Embrace the present

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Growth, change, and evolution are weaved into the fabric of reality.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Becoming a better version of yourself creates a ripple effect that benefits everything around you: your lifestyle, your family, your friends, your community.</li></ul>

5. Your success has a ripple-effect

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">It's easy to get overwhelmed by the unknowns and finer details of your dreams.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Actions will flow out of having confidence in your decision; sitting on the fence will get you nowhere.</li></ul>

6. Make the decision

A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

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Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His novel The Alchemist became an international best-seller and he has published 30 more books since then.

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