5 Ways to Let Go of a Dream

What did you want to be when you grew up? At age 11, my dream was to be a “space engineer,” which I defined as engineering rocket ships and then piloting them as an astronaut. That career path was derailed shortly thereafter by my lack of aptitude for eighth grade algebra, but I rebounded just fine. Whether you aimed to be a ballerina, train conductor or a star quarterback, at some point most of us outgrew those childhood dreams. But what happens when a dream held as an adult no longer works for you?

— Published on February 25, 2019
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