Dream it. Do it.

“If you can dream it, you can do it.”

That’s right. I’m quoting Walt Disney to get this blog started. And although it may be a bit corn-ball and one of the most over-used expressions by career-planners and advice givers out there, I’m still a believer in that philosophy.

Inspiration is everywhere. Seek it out. Take hold and make things happen.

Don’t get nervous. I’m not about to break into a rendition of Kum By Ya or turn this post into an empty self-help read. Instead, I figured I’d share some items I came across this week that pretty much support the whole dream it, do it philosophy.

First up, a blog post titled How I Landed My Dream Job. A recruiter with a 10 year track record in the biz describes how they turned their passion for networking and connecting with people into a brand new, coveted role – leading their company’s social media recruitment strategy. Here’s a bit from the post to give you the gist of it:

Over time, my company investigated social media for our messaging, our ongoing branding, recruitment activity, and as a new channel for us to grow as a company. As this direction was being considered and decided upon, I was approached to help lead our global recruitment social media strategy, implementation, and execution. This truly was a dream job opportunity for me and it is something so new that I am finding myself directly impacting my company’s message into the market. Yes, I did say dream job even though this position did not exist just a few months ago.

Whenever you meet someone – or maybe you are one of them – who truly enjoys what they do to make a living in this world it always comes down to one thing. Passion. And if you are inspired by that passion for something you truly enjoy, with some energy and smarts behind it, you’re on your way.

I was moved by the second item I am about to share and don’t think it needs much commentary. Just a view. (OK all you cynics out there, yes, I know this is an ad. Move past it!) If this blind artist’s artistry doesn’t exemplify “If you can dream it, you can do it,” I don’t know what does. Take a breather and be inspired.