The whole process begins with the seed of an idea, a vision that grows out of a heartfelt desire. Many people discover their dream in a flash of insight after working in an area for years. Some receive it in a time of prayers. Others are motivated by an event from their past. Maybe you've already experienced the "I thought it" stage and discovered your dream. If you haven't, read the following five steps that will help you clear away the clutter and discover (or fine-tune) your dream:

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Believe in your ability succeed

As I said before, no person can consistently perform in a manner that is inconsistent with the way he sees himself. You must believe that you can succeed if you are to succeed. You must acknowledge to yourself that you're capable of discovering your dream in order to find it. You don't have to be a genius, lucky, or rich. You just need to believe it can happen.

Get rid of your pride

People full of themselves usually don't have much room left over for a life changing dream. That's why it's so important to get rid of pride; it can keep you from trying new things or asking questions because you are afraid of looking stupid. It makes you want to stay in your comfort zone instead of striving for the end zone. Pride puts your focus on appearance instead of potential. And it prevents you from taking risks, something you must do to discover your dream. If you are a prideful person, it's time to let go of your pride and grab hold your dream.

Cultivate constructive discontent

Discontent is driving force that makes people search for their dreams. Think about it: Complacency never bring success. You must desire positive change. Only constructive discontent will motivate you to find your purpose and grow to reach your potential. "If what you did yesterday still looks pretty big to you, then you haven't done enough today."---- Earle Wilson.

Escape from habit

A habit can be defined as something you do without thinking. (Maybe that's why we have so many of them). Habit can kill a dream because when you stop thinking, you stop questioning and dreaming. You begin to accept what is without considering what could be. Habit can cause you to go through the motions rather than think about the possibilities. It slowly closes the door on potential.

• Examine all the things you're currently doing by rote. Then shake things up. Look to your horizons. What do you really care about? What are you currently doing that doesn't propel you in the direction of your purpose, so develop your potential, or help other people? Start making changes. Be creative. Break out of a rut and start searching inside yourself for your dream.

Balance creativity with character

Releasing your creativity to get yourself out of a rut and think about your dream is a basic part of the process, but nothing will come of it if you don't have the character to follow through with action. When it comes to their dreams, truly successful people have enough creativity to think it out and enough character to try it out. They have enough creativity to picture it in their minds and enough character to produce it with their hands. All the dreaming in the world won't do a bit of good unless you're ready to wake up and go to work.