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c/forgotten-dreams•holly_reed55holly_reed55•1mo ago

Shop dreams vs. practical skills: which one actually sticks?

I used to dream about running my own Etsy shop selling handmade pottery. Spent $300 on a wheel and kiln last spring. But after 6 months I quit because I realized I just liked the idea of being creative, not the actual hours of messy work. On the other hand, I had a smaller dream to learn basic car maintenance, and after one weekend changing my oil and a tire in my driveway, I felt more accomplished. Now I wonder if big dreams are overrated compared to small practical ones. Has anyone else found that their practical skills stuck while the big creative dreams fizzled out?
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vera_lewis2
big dreams are overrated" hits hard cause its true.
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william_harris
Gotta disagree a little here. Dreams are what keep you going when things get rough, even if you never reach the biggest one. Settling for small goals is fine, but having something big to aim for gives you direction.
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stellaperry
My pottery wheel is now a very expensive plant stand in the garage.
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