Eulogy of a Dream

The Eulogy of a Dream

I asked a friend how they were doing on that one goal they told me about months ago.

Their response?

A straight two-minute explanation about why that goal could never be reached.

No hesitation. No optimism. Just a smooth, well-rehearsed justification for why the dream was now… dead.

It wasn’t a progress report.
It wasn’t a pivot.

It was a eulogy.

We Bury Dreams With Polite Words

It struck me how easy it is to bury our ambitions—not with failure, but with excuses.

When something feels hard, uncertain, or uncomfortable, we don’t confront it…
We rationalize it away.

We say things like:

• “It’s just not the right time.”

• “I told someone that I would help them.....”

• “I’ve got too much going on.”

And just like that, a goal that once lit us up gets lowered into the ground—quietly, respectfully, and prematurely.

Most Dreams Don’t Die Loudly

They die in silence.
They die when no one is watching.
They die when the fire goes out and nobody bothers to relight it.

And here’s the brutal truth:
We don’t give our goals a fighting chance.

We’re better at crafting explanations than executing plans.
We perfect the story of “why it didn’t happen” before we ever give it the honest effort it deserves.

Don’t Be the One Delivering the Eulogy

Your dream doesn’t need a eulogy.
It needs CPR.
It needs commitment.
It needs a version of you who is more obsessed with the outcome than with the obstacles.

If You Want to Resurrect That Goal, Start Here:

• Resurrect clarity. Pick ONE goal. Not ten.

• Resurrect commitment. Write it down. Look at it daily.

• Resurrect accountability. Tell someone who won’t let you off the hook.

• Resurrect discipline. Track your progress. Adjust. Stay in the fight.

Don’t let your dream die because you couldn’t find the courage to stay uncomfortable.

Your Dream Isn’t Dead—You Just Haven’t Shown Up Yet

Next time someone asks you how it’s going with your goal, don’t give them a eulogy.

Give them a comeback story.

Want help staying in the fight? I run with people who chase big goals and hold each other accountable—no excuses, no eulogies. Message me if you’re ready to resurrect your dream.