Dream, Folks, Dream!
Current AI-induced
Lightning Changes
turn
Day-Dreaming &
Fantasizing
into
Secrets of Super
Success in Real Life
Remember,
History reveals that
Many
World-changing Ideas Came
Literally
from Dreams
“Be a doer, not a dreamer” was the
constant advice that our parents, teachers, elders and religious preachers gave
us. But the acute shortage of capital, cumbersome, labour-intensive processes
and higher costs of distribution and other marketing functions deterred many
‘dreamers’ and nipped their dreams in
the bud out of fear of failure and ridicule.
But now in the AI age, with a firm conviction and relentless pursuit, even the most outrageous ideas can be turned into reality. For example, going to the moon has always held fascination for mankind. And when Armstrong finally landed on the moon, he laconically and spontaneously exclaimed, “It’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. That giant leap opened the way for ‘space tourism’, and now you have people, who are not astronauts, like Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and a few others making suborbital space journeys. Though the costs are high currently, the enormous potential will soon open up affordable “space tourism’. An example of a fantasy-to-reality change.
Many are even
dreaming up space factories, and Elon Musk talks of colonising Mars. Many others
dream of becoming ‘space pilgrims’ like the initial settlers inthe USA after
Columbus’ discovery.
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Albert Einstein Took Daytime Naps to Marinate Ideas
Yes,
turning dreams into reality has been deemed as ‘pursuit of the mad’ by people
at large. But a few voyagers and scientists made great sacrifices and realised
their dreams. Albert Einstein's Theory of
Relativity is often cited as a discovery
influenced by a dream.
Einstein reportedly took frequent daytime naps with a spoon in his hand
and a plate below. As sleep overcame him, his grip would loosen, the spoon
would fall, and he would wake up with the sound. And, he would jot down new
thoughts. This method allowed him to catch short naps for inspiration or to
recharge.
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According
to a report in the journal Psychologist, “many people often cite the 'a-ha' moment, where a sudden insight or
solution arises from seemingly unrelated thought processes, powered by a
wandering mind. You, too, might have often experienced such thoughts, but
ignored them. It is a folly to ignore ‘a-ha moments'. Notice these
feelings when they arise, pursue the
ideas and develop them. It is not madness to pursue dreams, but a new way of
“sleeping over the idea and waking up with new wonders”.
There is a steady flow of reports listing new discoveries
and inventions in the AI age by dreamers and adventurers. The new phenomenon called
UNICORN - a billion-dollar company - has made the ‘malady’ of dreaming big contagious. Dreams have sparked monumental creations, from scientific breakthroughs like the benzene ring (Kekulé), the
periodic table (Mendeleev), to technological innovations such as Google's search algorithm (Larry Page), the modern
sewing machine (Elias Howe), and even cultural icons like Paul McCartney's "Yesterday"
and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. You have to grasp and realise how
the subconscious unlocks world-changing ideas in science, tech, and art.
There are many, apparently unimaginable, AI-led changes that no longer
inspire awe. To mention a few – humanless, fully automatic factories, automatically
manufactured cell-phones, miraculous rise in one-man unicorns, talk of
robot-taxis, driverless cars, flying cars, promising medicines for supposedly incurable
diseases, etc
According to media reports, there are over 1,300 to 1,400 private startups valued at $1 billion or more globally, known as unicorns, with the USA leading with hundreds, followed by China and India, though exact numbers fluctuate based on reporting dates and definitions. Reports from mid-2025 mention figures like 1,334 (CB Insights) or over 1,450 (World Population Review), highlighting the significant concentration in the U.S. (700+) and China (300+), with India (100+) and the UK (90+) also strong contenders, as per various 2025 data.
There is an all-around transformation in the world. The slow and steady no longer win the race. It’s the dreamers who win in today’s world. You have no assets and high contacts? Nor did Einstein; he was a Patent Examiner in the Swiss Patent Office. Elon Musk worked in a saw mill in his early days in the USA and slept on the floor.
You have to develop resourcefulness, a firm conviction and have a stout heart. One must be ready to make sacrifices and not be deterred by failures. No sacrifice is too big for realising a dream. Remember that, according to a media report, Sir Dorabji Tata’s wife pledged her jewellery to help him overcome financial difficulties in Tata Steel in 1920! Thomas Edison failed 999 times in his quest for the light bulb. He famously said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." That is the indomitable spirit required to realise the intended miracles of one’s dreams.
You may ask – is everyone born creative and possesses intelligence? Yes, but most lack persistence and suffer from ‘fear of failure’, the fatal flaw hindering creativity. This is obvious from a NASA study that found that 98% of 4–5-year-olds scored at "creative genius" levels, but this creativity significantly diminished as children aged, with only 2% of adults retaining that level of creative potential. What accounts for such a fall in creativity? In one word, “tension". Children are ‘playful’ and free from tension, allowing ideas to flow freely. According to Walter Issacson, “throughout his life, Einstein would retain the intuition and the awe of a child”.
Now, resources
are plentiful, and possibilities of new wonders are limitless. The venture capital, entrepreneurial training and resources are available. We are in the age of cornucopian
abundance.
So once
again, “dream, folks, dream!”
The
caravan of billionaires is growing.
Join them and make fast, creative moves, and be a
Wise Optimistic Noble Decisive Empathetic Responsible Energetic Responsive
Wizards Of World!
Spread the Creed of Wisdom.
Be authentic and true to your real self, listen to your inner voice,
show courage and determination, And
dreams will blossom into reality.
The need to give up fear of failure and take risks is emphasized by Sabeer Bhatia the top leader of Hotmail; he recently said in an interview: "Lack of Innovation and Risk-Taking: Bhatia argues that the Indian education system, which often emphasizes rote learning and obedience, produces "job seekers, not job creators". He claims there is a cultural fear of failure and a preference for secure jobs over entrepreneurial risk, which limits innovation compared to places like Silicon Valley.
ReplyDeleteCame across a very significant news that "DeepMind is introducing a latest
ReplyDeletetechnology that enables robots which can dream"
So here is the confirmation that if you want wonders you got to dream