the reality of dream chasing

my 3 am epiphany

It's 3 AM, and I'm wide awake.

Not because of insomnia or a wild night out, but because my mind is buzzing with ideas. Ideas that could change everything.

Sound familiar?

If you're reading this, chances are you've had your fair share of late-night epiphanies. Those moments when the world is quiet, and your dreams seem closer than ever.

3 AM ideas are worthless if you're still hitting snooze at 7 AM.

The brutal truth about dream chasing

Two years ago, I was drowning in a sea of "what ifs" and "somedays." I had a notebook full of business ideas, a head full of dreams, and a life full of... well, not much else.

I was the one who always talked about "starting that blog" or "starting that SAAS business" The one who'd get fired up after watching a motivational video, only to sink back into Netflix and chill an hour later.

Sound painfully familiar? Yeah, I thought so.

The wake-up call (Literally)

One night, after another 3 AM idea session, I decided enough was enough. Instead of rolling over and promising myself I'd "start tomorrow," I got up.

I fired up my laptop and started writing. Not a business plan. Not a to-do list. Just raw, unfiltered thoughts about why I was stuck.

And you know what I realized?

I was terrified of failing. But even more than that, I was terrified of succeeding.

Because success meant change. It meant leaving the comfort of my excuses and facing the unknown.

The content creation lifeline

That night, I published my first blog post. It wasn't perfect. Hell, it wasn't even good. But it was out there.

And you know what? The world didn't end. Instead, something incredible happened.

People responded. They shared their own thoughts, their own 3 AM ideas. Suddenly, I wasn't just creating content; I was creating connections.

That's when it hit me: Content creation isn't just about building a brand or making money. It's about building a bridge between your dreams and reality.

The copywriting revelation

As I dove deeper into content creation, I discovered the power of copywriting. Not the sleazy, "buy-now-or-your-life-will-suck-forever" kind. But the art of using words to inspire action.

I learned how to take those 3 AM ideas and turn them into stories that resonated with others. Stories that made people feel something. Do something.

As I helped others take action, I found myself taking more action too.

The harsh (but liberating) truth

No one's coming to save you. No one's going to hand you your dreams on a silver platter. NO ONE.

Your 3 AM ideas? They're just the beginning. The real work starts when you open your eyes in the morning and decide to do something about them.

  1. Write down your latest 3 AM idea.

  2. Tomorrow (or today, if you're reading this at 3 AM), spend just 30 minutes working on it.

  3. Share your progress. Tweet about it, post on LinkedIn, publish it on Instagram, I don’t give a f**k. Just do it.

Remember, it doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be real.

The truth is: The world doesn't need another dreamer. It needs doers.

The clock's ticking. But this time, you're awake for it.

Let's get to work.

Kiyo

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