Dream Life of an Optimistic Realist

Guarded Musings
2 min read2 days ago

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Simple yet abundant.

Not too much, but definitely more than enough.

Yes, of course, I want to be rich.

To be exact, the dream is:

A house and lot — a bungalow with 3 to 4 bedrooms, spacious living area, dining and kitchen, a mini recreational room for a gym or studio, and a car garage. A beautiful, clean, light, and white minimalist home.

A car — an SUV. Perfect for a big family.

A business — maybe a café since I love coffee, or a food service business. Or perhaps an apartment — low maintenance, a source of passive income, and more sustainable in the long-run.

A once-in-a-while vacation with my family, whether out of town or out of the country — enjoying good food and making more happy memories together.

A comfortable life with my loved ones where I don’t have to worry about finances.

And to live this dream is my goal.

Life is hard, but I stay positive that I can make it.

Sometimes, I lose sight of how I plan to get there, as daily struggles and worries consume my mind and energy.

I get lost, I get tired, I get crazy.

I lose the passion, the confidence, the motivation. I drift off track and forget my goals.

But the same struggles that pull me away are the ones that push me back.

I allow myself to break down and cry — but then I rise, stronger and bolder.

I get up. I learn. I try new things.

Hard work, smart decisions, and patience.

Wealth isn’t just about wanting it — it’s about creating opportunities and making smart moves.

Earn more by being more — these are the words I try to live by on my journey toward my goals. To increase my worth, I strive to continuously improve, learn, and evolve.

To grow and bloom — that is the key.

After all that, more and better opportunities will open, and the rest of the success will follow.

That’s how I envision it.

I may be far from the goal right now, but I still hope and wait for that plot twist to come.

As an optimist, I believe that plot twist will come.

And as a realist, I’m working hard to grow and bloom — to make it happen.

And ✨the dream✨ — I know it can happen, and it will happen.

There’s still more to do, but at least I know where to start and how to move forward.

And just to add:

Maybe life isn’t all about money.

But not having it as a problem? That could bring peace of mind.

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