By Sue Oliver

Often I ask individuals who have successfully leaped into their dreams if they have any regrets. Without exception, they have responded with a resounding "No"!  Their most common tip for individuals who are considering the leap is to stop procrastinating and to just do it. Below are some easy, powerful steps to move forward today.

1. Clarify Your Dream. By tomorrow, spend at least 30 minutes exploring the life of your dreams. Write it. Paint it. Sing it. Create a vision board. Let it out!
2. Hang Out with Passionate People. When two or more individuals discuss together their passions, magic unfolds. So over the next week, find at least one social or professional group that shares your passion. Attend one of their events.
3. Explore a Career Change. Your dream life may require a career change. Write down at least five alternative ventures that would allow you to more fully express your passions. Consider hiring a career specialist.
4. Face Your Fears. Write down your ten biggest fears about fully leaping into your dreams. Then examine which of the fears are facts and which are really your interpretations.
5. Stake Your Claim. This week, when others ask you what you do, create a new sound track. Instead of describing an old role or job, declare your passion as your new occupation. "I now am a ___________________" (fill in the blank).
6. Create a 30-Second Elevator Speech.   Know what target market you want to serve with your passions. Then use a simple, conversational approach to describe who you are. Here's my blurb: "As a passions and possibilities coach, I support talented, driven, and successful individuals in taking the next big leap into their dreams".
7. Order New Business Cards.  You could have polished calling cards for your new venture by the end of the week. Several online vendors offer very low-cost choices, so order them today. There's no excuse not to!
8. Spread the News. Tell at least ten people that you are pursuing the life of your dreams now. Ask them to tell at least ten people. Leverage new and existing venues, especially social networks on the internet.
9. Build a Cheerleading Team. Make a list of ten individuals who could be strong supporters of your dream. Meet with all of them over the next month, and make a specific request for their support.
10. Find a Mentor.   Learn from the mistakes of others, to avoid unnecessary pitfalls along your journey. Use your connections to find five successful individuals who are already expressing a similar passion.
11. Hire a Professional Life Coach.   A great coach will help you organize countless baby steps into a powerful game plan for your dream.  Seek out someone who has solid experience, a successful track record, and with whom you have a strong connection.
12. Assess Your Finances. As you leap into your passions, take your financial pulse. Have you already saved at least one year's worth of your expected expenses? If not, you will need additional income until your new venture is profitable. So don't quit your day job right away!
13. Hire a Financial Expert. If you are facing major debt challenges or complicated finances, spend the time and money to hire an expert.  You will avoid many headaches and be much more likely to prosper.
14. Take It Slow and Steady.    Your progress towards your dreams, after taking many baby steps like these, will simply astound you. Consider Dick Miller, the man who ate a 2,800 pound car. How did he do it? One mouthful at a time.
15. Start Today.  Take at least one step into your passions today, even if it's a small one. Words without action are meaningless, so what do YOU commit to?