What is Wildest Dream?

Wildest Dream is the new business that Jack and I have started, but it is also more than that. Wildest Dream is a mindset, a way of life.

Each individual, leader, and team that we work with is unique, and that uniqueness is something which we celebrate. 

But, when I sit to think about these great people, and about Jack and myself, I ask:

“What are those common threads that enjoin us?” And here’s what comes to mind:

1. Living with Intention

The Wild Dreamer (WD) lives with clear intention. They live deliberately - on purpose. They do not allow others or circumstance to determine the trajectory of their lives.

They take ownership and responsibility for the one life they have. They have a vision and goals, and each day is lived with the intention of moving one step closer to those goals.

They are intentional in what they decide to do and, crucially, in what they decide not to do. 

They are not coasting or drifting through life - they steer with intent, hand on the rudder, charting their course toward a clear destination.

A destination not only of where they want to go, but of who they want to become.

2. Taking Action

The WD takes action. They are proactive, not passive and reactive. They know that dreams alone are not enough.

They are not caught up in blaming, complaining, or criticizing others for what might have happened or where they currently are. They are warriors, not victims.

Consciously or subconsciously, they hold a deep appreciation for the finitude and fragility of life. This inspires them to take meaningful, purposeful action each day.

They hold firmly the Stoic truth that there are only two things we can truly control in life - our perceptions and our actions.

The WD is not afraid of taking steps to move outside of their comfort zone too. They know that it is a prerequisite for growth. 

They take action even when it is hard and uncomfortable. In fact, they take action in those instances precisely because it is hard and uncomfortable!

They have a strong work ethic which is rooted in the fundamental belief that dreams alone are not enough, we need to take inspired action too.

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3. Being Disciplined

The WD rejects the false notion that discipline is restrictive or “boring.” Discipline does not shackle - it frees.

It frees us from emotions, desires and societal expectations. It allows us to live with clear boundaries that make life healthier, happier and more fulfilling.

The WD is disciplined in their daily decisions, rituals and in staying focused on what is most important. They are also disciplined in knowing when to say no (and how to do it properly).

In the words of Ryan Holiday, they are “the rarest of the rare,” because they show up consistently. They don’t always get it right, but they make sure they never miss twice.

Don’t confuse the discipline of the WD with restriction now. This is not self flagellation. The WD celebrates the small wins, those moments of release and intentional indulgence.

The WD also knows that whatever path they might choose in life, it will be hard. Hitting snooze, skipping your morning rituals and being stressed before the day has begun, is hard. 

Waking up early and sticking to your rituals is also hard. But the WD knows that on the other side of this latter hard is the energy, peace and joy which we are all seeking.

And so - they choose that hard. Every time.

4. Loving the Process

The WD loves the process - the journey of growth and self-discovery. They rise each day to do the work because they love it.

That doesn’t mean they love every moment. Some days are a grind. Some tasks are unenjoyable. But they do them anyway, because that is also part of the process.

They are fueled not by external rewards, but by the steady flame of intrinsic motivation.

A flame lit by the love of the journey itself - whose fire is not dependent upon those fleeting moments when they achieve their goals or receive external recognition.

“We have the right to the labour, but not to the fruits of the labour.” Is a quote from the Bhagavad Gita which you will hear the WD sharing with those around them.

The WD focuses on optimizing the process, letting go of attachment to outcomes. They do what they can, each day, to move closer to where they want to go - whilst knowing they cannot control exactly where they will end up.

And they recognize this too: that by letting go of attachment to outcomes, they can achieve results way beyond what they could have hoped for.

5. Being Joyful

You can feel it when you are in the presence of a WD - the positive energy they exude. An energy charged by their joy and gratitude for life.

Unlike the “grind at all costs” mentality often glorified by driven folk, the WD enjoys life.

Yes, they are driven. Yes, they work hard. But they infuse their work with joy.

They embody what Ryan Holiday calls the “beautiful irony”: they are never fully content with their progress, yet they are always content - because they are making progress.

They are grateful for what they have today, whilst joyfully striving for more.

6. Connecting to Something Bigger

The WD is connected to something greater than themselves.

Their individual purpose is unique, yet each is tied into the unifying, empowering force of the Wildest Dream Community.

Jack, myself and all of our WDs are connected in our shared pursuit of that something special.

We are also connected through our shared mentality and through our WhatsApp group, community calls, informal phone conversations and coffee catch-ups.

The WD knows, in the words of Yoko Ono, that “a dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

This list is by no means exhaustive - I could go on.

But I know that you have the rest of your day to get on with. And as the sun rises on this Wednesday morning here in Rapallo, Italy, I must get on too. Majd’s dad has invited me to their room for morning tea with cinnamon and cloves from Palestine. Ciao!

Patrick

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