Entrepreneur Plus - Short White
For Subscribers

5 Essential Steps to Expand Your Vision and Start Living Your Dream LifeIt's time to break free from your comfort zone and expand your vision. When you refuse to settle for a mediocre life, you can start building a life you love.

ByStacey Stratton

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Have you ever settled for less than what you wanted, avoided risks and played it safe? Maybe you hadbig dreamsand ambitions but later convinced yourself that they were too unrealistic or you couldn't achieve them.

It's normal to feel this way, but settling for less than what you genuinely want can lead to a life of regret and unfulfillment. Pursuing something you're passionate about can be gratifying and fulfilling, even if you don't ultimately achieve your goal.

Continue reading this article — and all of our other premium content with Entrepreneur+

Join the internet’s leading entrepreneur community! With your subscription you’ll get:

  • Unlimited access, including premium content
  • No ads
  • Subscription to狗万官方magazine
  • Four free e-books a year
  • Subscriber-only events with our experts

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Franchise

The Simplicity Advantage in Building a Thriving Franchise Business

A business certainly does not need to be simple to be franchised—but it helps.

Business Ideas

The Top 10 Home Business Ideas for 2023

Can't figure out which enterprise you should launch in 2023? Check out 10 stellar home business ideas to get inspiration.

Business Models

Tap Into Boundless Success Potential With These Remote Business Ideas

Are you tired of getting up in the morning, getting in your cold car, and driving to work? Then don't. Check out these remote business ideas.

Starting a Business

She's The First Bangladeshi Woman to Work On Wall Street. This Is The Mindset Shift She Made to Convince Skeptics to Invest In Her Longshot Mission.

As every entrepreneur knows, getting others to believe is the first major hurdle. Durreen Shahnaz, founder of the world's first social impact stock exchange, shares her hardwon insights on selling unconventional ideas.

Living

3 Lies We Need to Stop Telling Ourselves About Work

I analyzed hundreds of Americans professional stories, over six years. Here's what I learned.

Growing a Business

How to Write Honest Reviews That Help Local Businesses Thrive

Yelp Community Manager Bailey Dixon provides tips for Yelp users on how to write reviews that help local businesses improve.