Why Chasing Multiple Dreams at Once Works So Well for Me
Society often tells us to focus on one goal at a time. “You can’t be good at everything,” they say. “Stick to one thing and see it through.” But what if I told you that for some people—myself included—chasing multiple dreams at once isn’t a recipe for distraction but a framework for success?
Let me explain why juggling several ambitions not only works for me but also keeps me motivated, creative, and growing.
1. It Prevents Burnout
When you put all your energy into a single goal, it’s so very easy to hit a wall. The relentless focus can lead to frustration or exhaustion when progress feels slow. Having multiple dreams to chase means I can shift my attention when one area becomes overwhelming. It’s not about giving up; it’s about pacing myself. And boy, do I jump around from one goal to another!
For example, when I feel stuck on a writing project, I pivot to working on my garden game development. When the game seems to hit a wall, I work on music and creating new songs. When that drives me crazy, I blog or work on my books. Switching gears refreshes my mind and allows me to return to the original task with renewed energy.
2. Cross-Pollination of Ideas
Different dreams often feed into one another in unexpected ways. The skills and insights I gain from one pursuit very often spark creativity or solutions in another. My passion for writing informs my work on game design—crafting compelling stories for a blog helps me think creatively about in-game narratives. Similarly, researching plant growth mechanics for my greenhouse game inspires ideas for sustainability topics in my blog posts.
When you’re exploring multiple paths, you never know how they’ll intersect in ways that make each endeavor stronger.
3. It Keeps Me Energized
For me, monotony is the quickest path to demotivation. Focusing on one thing for too long can make me feel trapped or bored. Having multiple dreams gives me variety and keeps things exciting. There’s always something new to learn, try, or create, and that keeps my energy levels high.
It’s like having a buffet of passions to choose from—and who doesn’t love a buffet (germs aside)?
4. Small Wins Add Up
Working on several projects simultaneously means I’m more likely to experience small victories regularly. Whether it’s hitting a milestone in my game’s development or publishing a blog post that gets great feedback, these wins fuel my motivation and remind me that progress is happening.
Small wins are like stepping stones, and chasing multiple dreams creates more opportunities to land on one.
5. It Builds Resilience
Pursuing multiple dreams teaches me how to manage my time, adapt to challenges, and prioritize effectively. When setbacks happen in one area, I’ve already built the resilience to keep going because I’m not putting all my eggs in one basket. Because while I am also chasing a million different dreams at once, I am also balancing it out with actual work that pays my bills.
For instance, if one project faces delays, I don’t feel defeated because I have other goals to focus on. This diversified approach strengthens my ability to handle setbacks gracefully.
6. It’s a Reflection of Who I Am
I’m not a one-dimensional person. My interests, skills, and passions span multiple areas, so it feels natural for me to pursue them all. Limiting myself to one dream would mean ignoring parts of who I am—and that’s not how I want to live.
Chasing multiple dreams allows me to honor all facets of my personality. It’s my way of saying, “Yes, I can write, create, and innovate all at once.”
7. It Increases My Chances of Success
Let’s be honest: not every dream will pan out. By pursuing several goals, I’m increasing my chances of success in at least one area. It’s like diversifying an investment portfolio—if one project doesn’t work, another might take off. And sometimes, unexpected opportunities arise from the overlap between different dreams.
8. It Teaches Me to Let Go of Perfection
When you’re juggling multiple goals, you quickly learn that perfection isn’t realistic. There’s simply not enough time to obsess over every detail in every project. Instead, I focus on progress over perfection, which has made me more efficient and less critical of myself.
This mindset shift has been liberating. I’ve learned to celebrate effort and improvement rather than fixating on flaws.
9. It Creates a Sense of Balance
While it might sound counterintuitive, chasing multiple dreams actually creates balance in my life. Each pursuit satisfies a different part of me—my creative side, my analytical side, my desire to connect with others, and my need to challenge myself.
By giving attention to all these areas, I feel more fulfilled and less likely to burn out on any one thing.
10. It’s Just How I Work Best
At the end of the day, chasing multiple dreams works for me because it’s aligned with how my brain operates. I thrive on variety and thrive when I’m learning and growing in multiple directions. It’s not a strategy that works for everyone, but for me, it’s the secret sauce to staying motivated and fulfilled.
Final Thoughts
You’ve probably heard the saying, “A jack of all trades is a master of none.” It’s often used to dismiss people who spread their efforts across multiple pursuits. But did you know there’s more to the phrase? The full version goes, “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than master of one.”
That changes everything, doesn’t it?
The stigma around chasing multiple dreams assumes that mastery in one area is the only path to success. But for people like me, versatility and the ability to adapt across different fields are strengths, not weaknesses. Each dream I chase teaches me something valuable, and together, they create a rich, fulfilling life that’s uniquely mine.
So, if you’re like me, embrace the chaos of pursuing multiple dreams. It’s not a distraction; it’s a lifestyle. And for some of us, it’s the best way to thrive.
