A big dream should energize you, not paralyze you. We open with a few playful “would you rather” sparks (Oscar or Olympic gold? Unicorn horn or squirrel tail?) and then dive into the real engine of progress: breaking a bold vision into the next doable step. Jami shares a raw, practical account of navigating five knee surgeries over two years, from bilateral distal femoral osteotomies to unexpected setbacks like infection and a femur crack, and how tiny, time-bound goals, weekly check-ins, and honest self-commitments turned overwhelm into momentum. Action beats anxiety, and integrity, doing what you said you would by when you said you would, builds the self-trust required to keep going.
From the personal to the communal, we map the same framework onto Transformando Vidas, our work in poor rural communities in Guatemala. The process starts with relationships and data: door-to-door surveys, listening to perceived needs, and tailoring projects to each village. Step by step, basics come online, water access, electricity, school attendance, nutrition, and local leadership. We share measurable results: a community moving from 50% elementary attendance and no electricity to full enrollment, middle and high school programs, first graduates, university pathways, improved health, and a thriving church plant. The lesson is clear: trust compounds, progress compounds, and vision grows as capability grows.
If your goal feels “too big,” reframe it. Identify what you’re avoiding and what you’re tolerating, then choose one precise action to complete today. Let small wins stack, revisit your data, and keep your sense of humor handy. Ready to turn your dream from someday into steps you can take now? Hit play, then tell us the next rung on your ladder. If this resonated, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a quick review, your support helps more people move from stuck to unstoppable.