Every great achievement started as a dream. From the world’s biggest tech inventions to the music that filled stadiums, everything was once an idea sitting in someone’s mind. But the truth is, many young people are scared to dream boldly.

We shrink our visions to fit what people expect from us, or we give up before even starting because the road looks too uncertain.

To dare to dream is to give yourself permission to imagine more for your life. It’s to believe that your background, your environment, or your present struggles don’t have to be the full story. Dreams are powerful because they give direction; they remind you that life can be more than survival.

But daring to dream isn’t just about wishful thinking. It’s about courage, the courage to start even when things aren’t perfect, the courage to fail and try again, and the courage to keep showing up when no one else believes in your vision. History is filled with examples of people who were laughed at, doubted, and dismissed until their dreams came alive.

As young people, our challenge is not only to dream but to act on those dreams. Start small if you have to, but start anyway.

Write that idea down. Share it. Test it. Learn from the mistakes along the way. When you dare to dream, you set yourself on a path where possibilities are endless.

So, don’t play small with your life. Don’t let fear cage your vision. The world needs your boldness, your creativity, your energy, and your courage.

Dare to dream, and then dare to live it.