Last week, I was doing a little work on the computer. In the background, NBC’s The Voice was playing. I’m a sucker for music so eventually, I left my desk to sit in front of the television with my computer.
Performer after performer hit the stage. They all had a few things in common. They were talented and not above a particular age. As far as singing shows go, it was all the people you expect to see. Then came a man with a fascinating story. He worked for years as the chef for a famous comedy club here in the Los Angeles area. He was behind the scenes for over 20 years. When he finally retired and moved to Palm Springs, he decided to give what he loved a try. He had always been a singer and wanted to see what he could do with it. He started performing around Palm Springs. He found success and thought about his chances if he moved back to L.A.
He ended up on The Voice. He’s 52 years old in a sea of twentysomethings and he’s going for it. He’s chasing the dream he’d buried for so long. I was nervous watching him perform. It wasn’t that he didn’t have the talent. I just really wanted him to get a shot at his dream. If you’ve watched The Voice before you know that while contestants sing the judges all have their backs to them. They sing their hearts out in hopes that someone will turn around and choose them for a team. So while this man sang his heart out I was hoping a chair would turn. He was getting near the end of his song when finally chairs started to turn! He was ecstatic. He’ll now be competing to be the winner of this huge show and taking his dreams even further.
There’s this thing about our dreams. The ones we really need to pursue, don’t go away. Those things we carry in our hearts for “someday” will keep bugging you until you give them voice (no pun intended). Watching this performance brought home the point that it’s NEVER too late to go for your dreams. We can’t use the excuse of age to talk us out of it either. The other thing that I thought is “what if?” What if he’d gone for it sooner? Could he have been further? While I’m all for going for what you want NOW, I also know that things happen in due time. This is apparently his time.
Do you have a dream that you’ve kept buried? What one thing can you do today to move a little bit closer?
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That’s such an encouraging story! I don’t watch many singing shows anymore, because it is mostly all people the same age with fairly similar stories. A dream that I was running from was teaching. It’s something I’ve always thought about doing, but was too scared to take the standardized tests needed. Last year I finally took them and passed on the first try. Now I’m in the process of going back to finish the remaining classes I need to get certified.
Great, great post! It’s never too late to chase your dreams. Unfortunately, most people – myself included – give themselves a time table on following their dreams. =(
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The Voice is such a great show. I am so happy he made it on a team, he is a great singer. My dream is to bowl on a professional level. I currently bowl in amateur tournaments and I am working my way up.
I can ACT. I can INVEST in myself. Sorry for the caps. This really hit home.
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I’ve always read and learned that God doesn’t plant dreams in us if he didn’t think we’d be successful in achieving them. This was a great story.
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I’ve always read and learned that God doesn’t plant dreams in us if he didn’t think we’d be successful in achieving them. This was a great story, Camesha .
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I know I’ve put some of my own goals or dreams on the back burner. I have a tendency to put other things in front of my own goals. It’s not the best strategy.
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I love the Voice and I really love when they profile some of the performers in greater depth. It’s so interesting to see where people are coming from (and pulling them throughout the season and beyond.)
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It is such a great show. I have watched every season. I like getting to know more about the performers.
Great read! Event planning has always been a dream of mine and starting my blog last year was a way to reach my goal.
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I will always have dreams, some though are just taking a backseat while other ones are being worked on or achieved! I encourage my kids to have them, to aspire to in life!
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That’s such an inspiring story. It’s so easy to play it safe and never reach your true goals.
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I always feel inspired when I watch the Voice! I definitely have dreams of traveling, singing, running a marathon
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I don’t keep up with The Voice. I don’t have cable and my Hulu real is already full of stuff I dont have time to watch. LOL I think it is cool they dont have an age restriction like American Idol.
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I’ve always wanted to be a flight attendant. I don’t know if I’ll ever pursue that dream though. It just seems like such a fun job.
What an inspiring post! We all need to be reminded from time to time to not stop chasing our dreams. Thank you!
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Perfect post. Always strive for your dream. Love the Voice also.
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Dreams shouldn’t be bound by age. I hope to be reaching for my dreams late into my lie!
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I love that quote – ‘If you can’t stop thinking about it, don’t stop working for it!’ – SO important to remember! I have a couple of dreams that I think about but not on a daily basis.
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If only I could get my husband to think the same way!
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I think dreams are so important to have. They keep us going during the hard times.
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There is no age limit in persuing your dreams! I know so many people that get discourage young and old…and as long as you are breathing keep persuing! I am continuing to chase my dreams…even if I feel like its taking me the long route I am still on the journey!
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That wad such an inspiring audition. I’ve always wanted to be a personal trainer. I just need to keep moving forward to get where I need to be.
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Mine is to hit the Powerball and never have to work again, I am moving toward it by buying a ticket! LOL 😉
I don’t watch The Voice but love to hear about dream chasers just going for it! Never too early or too late to pursue a dream!
Stories like this inspire me. While you say, ‘It’s never too late’, I’m inclined to say these is a limit. People over 70 are ostracised and will never be able to start something new – so do what you pine for NOW.
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Too many of us allow life to kill our dreams. Caregivers for the elderly or disabled, especially, have to put many of their dreams on hold. But not completely; dreams should never be put on hold forever. As long as you are alive, it is not too late to stop.
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I don’t ever watch the Voice – but, because of your inspiring post – Wow – I have to see if it’s on Demand and watch this one especially! Dreams and passion
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It is a very inspiring post.. i have dreams and i am following them.. its not even to keep it all in harmony.
I loved this story! <3 I've never actually watched The Voice, but that would be so nerve-wracking to me! Major props to him, and I wish the best for him! :D!
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This is very inspiring! I don’t think you should ever feel too old to give up on your dreams. You only have one life to live, you should give it all you got.
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I have a dream that I am currently back in school chasing. I always thought I was too old (at 30) to go back to school but one day I decided to suck it up and just do it!!
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You should never give up on your dreams. There are so many stories of people out there who accomplish their dreams late in life. If they can do it at 80, we can certainly do it!
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I’ve pushed all my goals aside after having a baby, and now am having a hard time even remembering what they are!
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I love this. Right now my husband and I both are starting projects we love to do. He came to me the other night and said, “I’m having so much fun. I should’ve gone for it a few years ago!”
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He was one of my favorites among the ones who auditioned on The Voice. He will inspire people for sure.
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That is a very motivating story and it reminds me, that even at 33, I have already given up on stuff and I shouldn’t. I think I need to fix that.
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Very inspiring. I needed to read this today. I feel like I’m constantly dreaming then saying NO…. I need go just go for it! Thanks. For. This.
My career dream has changed, but I think at the same time, maybe it was just the same all along and I didn’t realize it. I’m living part of my career dream now and have the opportunity to make the rest of it a reality in the near future.
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Maybe it’s great that he waited so long to go after his dream because now he knows that he is ready for it. When you are older, you really take less for granted than you did when you are younger.
I dream about finishing school. I need to decide what I really want to do “when I grow up” though.
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My dream is to buy a condo and retire in Florida. When i have the urge to splurge i remind myself of my goal.
I haven’t thought about any dreams that I am holding onto. But so cool about the 52 year old.
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Never give up on your dreams, there will always be a chance to achieve them; just have to give it 100%!
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I love this post!! It’s just the motivation I needed to get off my butt and make things happen!
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I love to cook! I hope to finish a culinary course and own a restaurant…
Such an inspiring post! Most often our dreams seem a little fat-fetched or attainable…it’s important to remember that we CAN make them happen!
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I don’t watch that show but I loved reading this story about it. We should all take the chance and follow our dream. My husband and I have just decided to do the same thing. It’s scary and exhilarating at the same time!
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What a wonderful, inspirational post! It’s so true!
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I am music sucker too, so I know I ended up consuming my time just listening and singing on my desk.
Aw, I hope people aren’t killing their dreams! Always hang onto them.. even if they just change shape 😉
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What a wonderfully inspiring story! I was always taught to live each day to it’s fullest and never give up!
I always watch The Voice when it’s on! I love the stories from the people who try out, the daughter of two deaf parents left me in tears so much. To not know how beautiful your daughter’s singing voice is that’s heartbreaking but they supported her dreams every step!
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What a wonderful post, this is really helpful and this is so great to consider as a motivation.
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Such an inspiring story! Perfect to read right before my weekend.
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If I stay really late at my parent’s house and my brother is there, we go through a marathon of DVR’d The Voice and some other singing show that he watches. It always sucks me in, and the stories fascinate me. We usually find a few favorites to root for. I will have to ask my brother about this guy. My buried dream is to get published, which in this day and age is not that hard to do as it once was.
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It’s so difficult to hold onto dreams as time moves on. I’m getting to the point where I realize that if I’m going to live my dreams I need to start doing it now! 🙂
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It is never to late. We moved to Marco Island to live out our dreams. I am loving life.
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Of course I have buried dreams! A life altering change happened for me 7 months ago that kicked me in the butt hard enough to go for it. Some things are a little scary, but not scary enough to quit. Thanks for this post!
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Awesome post. I am sharing.