Life is too short to wait for the “perfect moment.” Too often, we push our dreams aside, telling ourselves that someday we will go after them. But the truth is, someday is not guaranteed. If you have a dream, a goal, or an objective—whatever you choose to call it—you must do everything in your power to make it happen sooner rather than later. You must chase it with urgency, with passion, and with the unwavering belief that you are capable of achieving the impossible.
Right now, I am running a marathon. Not just a literal one, but the marathon of life—where every step is a step closer to my dreams. Running a marathon is not just about endurance; it is about proving to myself that I can push beyond limits, that I can defy my own doubts, and that I can conquer anything I set my mind to. It is a symbol of everything I believe in: the relentless pursuit of success, the power of determination, and the refusal to settle for less than what I truly want.
But let me be clear—dreams don’t come true by magic. There is no shortcut, no easy way out. Success demands sweat, determination, and hard work. Un sueño no se hace realidad por arte de magia; necesita sudor, determinación y trabajo duro. I have had to wake up early, push through exhaustion, and keep moving forward even when everything inside me screamed to stop. And that’s exactly what pursuing a dream requires—the willingness to endure discomfort, to embrace the struggle, and to persist when the road ahead seems impossible.
Every mile I run represents an obstacle I’ve had to overcome. Every drop of sweat is a reminder that nothing worth having comes easy. Every breath I take fuels my belief that if I keep going, I will reach the finish line—not just in this race, but in every goal I set for myself. Because the moment you decide to chase your dream with everything you’ve got, you become unstoppable.
We all have our own marathons to run. Some may be personal, others professional. Some may require physical endurance, while others demand emotional resilience. But one thing remains the same: if you want to accomplish something, you have to be all in. No hesitations. No excuses. Just action.
So, if there’s something in your heart that you’ve been postponing, stop waiting. Stop convincing yourself that the right time will come. The right time is now. Start today, take the first step, and don’t stop until you reach your goal. Because the truth is, life doesn’t slow down for us. The longer we wait, the more we risk never doing it at all.
I am sharing this because I know many of you have dreams and ambitions that you keep postponing, whether it’s a career change, starting your own business, learning a new skill, or taking on a personal challenge. If you take away anything from this, let it be this: you are capable of achieving anything you want, but only if you start now. Don’t let fear or doubt hold you back. Whatever your marathon is, it’s time to run it.
Elga Lejarza
Founder & CEO
HRGreenHouse.org
