Dare to dream. Have a clear image of what you want to achieve, and then never lose sight of it. No matter how badly you want to switch from selling furniture to sculpting marble, you must have some innate ability to sculpt. Sheer willpower alone can't turn you into an artiste. No matter how great your dreams, no matter how carefully you calculate your action plan, unless you have the ability to hang on through the tough times, you'll be hard pressed to find success.
Nobody says it's going to be easy.
That's all you need. You can change the characters and scenes, and even rewrite the ending. Jacqueline Tresl , R.N., a coronary intensive care nurse and nursing supervisor for over 20 years, writes about health and happiness for newspapers and magazines. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.