Never Let Go of Your Dreams
During the course of one's life, many obstacles can stop one from achieving their goals. There can be many bumps in the road and many detours on the roads of life. Mountains may need to be climbed and tunnels may need to be dug. Things and people can become lost and sometimes all you need is a crayon map and a flashlight to light your way.
The dreams of a child can seem so silly and unreachable. You must be practical and face the facts that you can't do that. You can never achieve your dreams you know. Be an artist, no no no. There is no money in that, you must become a doctor or a lawyer. You have to go to college if you will ever amount to anything. I would be a millionaire if I had a dollar for every time those words have been uttered.
Here's the thing. It's not true. You can achieve anything you want to do. Sometimes it takes hard work and perserverance. Sometimes it takes sacrifice. Sometimes it is easier to just give up and give in. Your dreams are something that are yours. You make your own destiny and you are responsible for your future.
I had the opportunity to speak with a friend of mine. He is an ex-football player who really, truly achieved his dream. No matter what came at him, he perservered and he made things happen. He got to live the dreams from his childhood. I wanted to tell you his story.
The date was October 11, 1987. It was a beautiful, crisp October day at Cleveland Municipal Stadium on the shores of Lake Erie. It wasn’t just like any other day. It was special; it had significance. This day was one that would make dreams come true and one that Michael Edward Teifke will cherish as one of his most priceless memories. This was the day that Mike Teifke stepped onto this historic field and played for the Cleveland Browns.
Growing up in Maumee, Ohio, a suburb of Toledo, Ohio, the young Mike Teifke had dreams of playing for the Cleveland Browns. As a kid he watched many famous players play on that field and many make their mark in football history. Championships were won in that stadium and Mike had dreams of following in their footsteps. Players such as Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Lou Groza were an inspiration to him and fueled his pursuits in later years. Now, it was his turn.
As the anticipation mounted, Mike Teifke, wearing #50, began his climb from the historic locker rooms beneath Cleveland Municipal Stadium onto the field. He could feel the energy in the air. The darkness cleared at the end of the tunnel and as he looked to the stands he saw tens of thousands of loyal Browns fans cheering his team to victory. As he ran onto the field with his teammates, he was filled with pure joy and knew that he had made his dream come true. Mike Teifke was finally home.
A little time has passed since Mike Teifke’s football career was in full bloom. He now has a thriving business and has been helping thousands of people throughout the years in his many different activities. He now enjoys outdoor activities such as boating, fishing and exploring nature on new lakes and rivers. His biggest love is fishing for Muskellunge on the Lake of the Woods in Canada.
Mike Teifke had made his dream a reality. May this story help you to make all your dreams come alive. Never lose sight of your goal and never give up. Always strive to achieve all that you can dream.
The dreams of a child can seem so silly and unreachable. You must be practical and face the facts that you can't do that. You can never achieve your dreams you know. Be an artist, no no no. There is no money in that, you must become a doctor or a lawyer. You have to go to college if you will ever amount to anything. I would be a millionaire if I had a dollar for every time those words have been uttered.
Here's the thing. It's not true. You can achieve anything you want to do. Sometimes it takes hard work and perserverance. Sometimes it takes sacrifice. Sometimes it is easier to just give up and give in. Your dreams are something that are yours. You make your own destiny and you are responsible for your future.
I had the opportunity to speak with a friend of mine. He is an ex-football player who really, truly achieved his dream. No matter what came at him, he perservered and he made things happen. He got to live the dreams from his childhood. I wanted to tell you his story.
The date was October 11, 1987. It was a beautiful, crisp October day at Cleveland Municipal Stadium on the shores of Lake Erie. It wasn’t just like any other day. It was special; it had significance. This day was one that would make dreams come true and one that Michael Edward Teifke will cherish as one of his most priceless memories. This was the day that Mike Teifke stepped onto this historic field and played for the Cleveland Browns.
Growing up in Maumee, Ohio, a suburb of Toledo, Ohio, the young Mike Teifke had dreams of playing for the Cleveland Browns. As a kid he watched many famous players play on that field and many make their mark in football history. Championships were won in that stadium and Mike had dreams of following in their footsteps. Players such as Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Lou Groza were an inspiration to him and fueled his pursuits in later years. Now, it was his turn.
As the anticipation mounted, Mike Teifke, wearing #50, began his climb from the historic locker rooms beneath Cleveland Municipal Stadium onto the field. He could feel the energy in the air. The darkness cleared at the end of the tunnel and as he looked to the stands he saw tens of thousands of loyal Browns fans cheering his team to victory. As he ran onto the field with his teammates, he was filled with pure joy and knew that he had made his dream come true. Mike Teifke was finally home.
A little time has passed since Mike Teifke’s football career was in full bloom. He now has a thriving business and has been helping thousands of people throughout the years in his many different activities. He now enjoys outdoor activities such as boating, fishing and exploring nature on new lakes and rivers. His biggest love is fishing for Muskellunge on the Lake of the Woods in Canada.
Mike Teifke had made his dream a reality. May this story help you to make all your dreams come alive. Never lose sight of your goal and never give up. Always strive to achieve all that you can dream.
