(Re)Invent Yourself
Anyone out there watch this new show on ABC called AMERICAN INVENTOR? I first came across the show (like many American TV show imports) while I was living in London last year. And I'm so glad to see it doing well here in the states.
Here's what I LOVE LOVE LOVE about it...it's about living the american dream. The show showcases all kinds of people: 18 to 50+, black, white, hispanic, men and women, rich, poor...and all of them have a dream. Many have spent 10's of 1,000's of dollars and years of their lives obsessing to create a simple prototype of their invention, their dream. And to see a major network give out 50,000$ checks to the top 12 inventors tonight in their pursuit of the 1,000,000$ grand prize...ok I cried...many times.
Because here's the thing guys--it's about having a dream! A dream that you believe so strongly, so passionately in, that you feel like you'll do anything to realize it.
It's about taking your ideas and bringing them to life. Whether that idea is an invention, or a life goal, or something smaller even--a small life change that can be realized on a daily basis...it takes the strength of the human will, the human heart, the human mind, and the human spirit to bring those ideas to life.
I felt like I was in an audition room as I watched some of the inventors pitch their ideas to the panel of judges. Stories of amazing hardship, struggle, inspiration and reckless determination. The ones who won in the end spoke with refreshing honesty, from the HEART, were deeply committed to their stories/their dreams, and had courage, passion, energy, and drive. And those who embodied all of that and were not chosen? It was out of their control. Who's to say they won't continue to pursue their dreams despite this setback.
Again there is the balance: passion, energy, and love, with marketability, realistic potential, and the need for this product in society...things to think about as you pursue YOUR dreams.
I hope this inspires you to think about your dreams/your stories and (re)invents your committment to pursuing them/sharing them with the world.
3 Comments:
Hi! I'm Ren, just another theater-loving striving-to-be-a-thespian guy reading your blog all the way here in the Philippines.
I'd always prided myself in being able to continue following my dreams. I am pursuing them right now, taking voice and dance lessons, attending an acting workshop, and auditioning for whatever comes my way. Reading your entry strengthened my resolve to keep going at it. I'm having the time of my life, and I can't imagine living a life without theater.
Thanks for this blog as well. It's great reading first-hand experiences from someone else who's going after his dreams and is realizing them. It gives me inspiration.
Looking forward to your next entry!
-ren.
The show is fascinating. There's some great insights by the actual inventors themselves if you want to check it out at
http://www.AmericanInventorSpot.com
AmericanInventorSpot.com
I read this post and thought of how appropriate it was in reference to what I have to tell you! I fulfilled one of my dreams last week when I actually got into the audition room at the singers call for the Piazza tour!!!!! It was one of the most nerve wracking, crazy, fun experiences of my life, and even though I'm pretty sure nothing is going to come of it, the fact that I got in there, sang, and looked and did my best is worth everything in the world. And the experience was so encouraging, I'm going to try and get seen again on Tuesday, so send me good vibes! :-D
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