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How to Make Your Dreams Come True
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Chapter 3
Act on Your Dreams
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Epilogue
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About the Author
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How would you like to see your dreams unfolding before your very
eyes?
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A few years ago, I was always working overtime just to make both
ends meet. I was doing a job I was not passionate about. Every day, I
would drag myself to work. I saw my work as a sacrifice and I felt I had
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I also had so much credit card debts and I worried over the apparent
lack of resources. I rarely went on vacations.
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A few years later, things changed for the better.
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On August 2011, I went to Europe where I spent 14 days visiting great
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I got my dream townhouse, a 3-bedroom townhouse located in a nice
car.
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On August 2013, I quit my job so I can pursue my passions full time.
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On February 2016, I went on a 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I
walked where Jesus walked. I touched the tomb where Jesus was laid.
I got baptised again in the same river where Jesus was baptised. It
was a surreal experience.
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Yesterday, I dreamed to write a book. Today, I’ve written and
published eight books. (And I plan to write and publish at least four
books a year.)
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Yesterday, I dreamed to speak in seminars, companies, schools, and
events. Today, I’ve spoken in different seminars,
schools, organizations, and companies in the Philippines and abroad.
Integrality, Inc.
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As days go by, I keep meeting great people who share my passion.
write.
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I have a happy relationship with my family and friends.
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My dreams were unfolding before my eyes.
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I thought about it. Was I just lucky? What have I done to attract all
true?
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I realized that I have been doing some things consistently through the
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In this book, I will show you three powerful steps to make your dreams
come true. I like to make things simple. These three steps are very
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I wish you success and happiness!
Sha Nacino
P.S. Have you always dreamed to write a book? When the idea of
anyone from the publishing industry and no one knew me. But then I
felt God was calling me to write a book and I decided to heed the call.
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I inched my way to writing my first book. It took me three years to
way of writing a book. Using this system, I was able to write and
publish a book in three weeks! I can teach you how to write a book in
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© Sha Nacino www.shanacino.com/write ! www.ShaNacino.com/podcast
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“What are your dreams?”
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One night, my friend and I decided to hang out in a coffee shop in
affairs – me, to work in my laptop and she to recollect with a pen and
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In the middle of my writing, I glanced at her and I saw that she was
staring somewhere far with a blank face as if she was suddenly out of
her mind. Then she smiled, and giggled, and laughed…by herself!
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“Are you okay?” I asked her.
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“Yes I am. I just remembered something.” She answered.
accomplished what she had to do – she was able to lay down her
plans and dreams. As of this writing, she’s now living her dream of
exploring the wonders of Europe and she has been there for a couple
of years now.
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To help us know our dreams, there are two very simple questions that
knowing your dreams. To keep things simple, I’d like to present you
these two questions, something that I’ve also learned from the books
I’ve read.
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One, what makes you happy?
If money were not an issue, what profession would you like to pursue?
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Two, what do you do best?
Among the many talents God has given you, where do you excel the
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It’s very important that the answers to the two questions should
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For instance, if recording an album makes you happy but you are tone
deaf, there’s a very slim chance that you would realize your dream of
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I once dreamt of becoming a very good pianist. I took piano lessons
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Good thing there’s one talent I love doing and it’s also what I do best
around writing.
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Be very clear about what you want. You should be able to visualize
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The road towards your dreams may not be smooth-sailing. Along the
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Do not give up just easily. If you were unsuccessful the first time, try
again and again and again.
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What Are Your Dreams?
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I would like to encourage you to write down your dreams and declare
them to the world.
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A Dream Universe is the term we’ll use to describe a dream board that
is as big as the universe.
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Before I discuss further what a dream universe is, let’s tackle first what
a dream board is.
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The Dream Board
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A dream board is a board where you put pictures or words of the
dreams you want to achieve. This includes the things you want to own,
the places you want to visit, or the person you want to become.
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So I created my own dream board and placed it in my bedroom so I
could see it every morning when I wake up and every night before I
sleep.
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My dream board is divided into five parts – Financial, Physical,
Relational, Intellectual, and Spiritual. In each of these areas, I gathered
my old magazines and cut down some pictures I want to attract.
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For example, in the Intellectual aspect, I cut and pasted a photo of a
woman surrounded with books! This reminds me of my love for books
and of my dream to become a best-selling author.
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In the Relational aspect, I placed a picture of a lovely newly-married
couple who were dating somewhere in Europe. It is my dream to go
back to Europe for a one-month vacation with the man I’ll spend the
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The Dream Book
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There’s also a dream book. A dream book is similar to a dream board
in the sense that you also paste pictures of your dreams. However, a
dream book is more mobile. You could bring it with you anywhere you
go. You could also make your dream book more detailed as compared
to dream board.
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Making a dream book is very simple. You could buy a clear book from
a bookstore and insert there the pictures of the things you want to
attract. The concept is similar to a photo album but instead of your
photos, you put the photos of your dreams.
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Why is it so important to have a dream board and dream book?
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They keep us focused. As the Law of Attraction says, we are inclined
to move towards the direction of the things we usually see or think
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Having a dream board is similar to writing your dreams. Since a dream
board involves photos, this would make a greater impact because our
minds are created in such a way that we associate words with visuals.
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The Dream Universe
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Here’s an interesting fact. You could make your dream board as big as
the universe. This is what we’ll call the Dream Universe. Unlike the
dream board and the dream book which are only 2-dimensional, you
could make your dream universe 3 dimensional or even 4-dimensional.
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What is this dream universe anyway? It is anything or anyone that you
see around you that reminds you of your dreams.
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Let me share a personal story so you have a better understanding on
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When I was still working for a multinational bank, I would spend at
least 10 hours a day, 5 days a week in my professional job. My job paid
me well but I’ve always wanted to do more and give more.
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Every time I would go to work, the street vendors and the street
children never fail to catch my attention. I could imagine the heat,
pollution, and hazardous environment these street vendors endure
day in and day out. Yet, how much were they earning in a day? I
wanted to help them. I wanted to make time for them.
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The street vendors, the street cleaners, and the street children form
part of my dream universe. Every time I see them, I’m reminded to
realize my dreams to get out of the rat race as soon as possible and
earn millions so I could help them in a more sustainable way. I am
inspired to do my best so I could help the less fortunate people
around me. I want to create jobs for them that could earn them
decent income. I want them to work in a safe and conducive
environment.
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Whenever I hear Filipino Best-Selling Author and one of the most-
sought after speakers Bo Sanchez talk, I am inspired to become a
great communicator like him. I am inspired to become more generous
like him.
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Whenever I attend seminars and hear powerful speakers, they give me
a feeling of how it is to be where I want to go. Yes, I also want to
become one of the most sought-after female motivational speakers in
Asia.
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Whenever I get hold of a best-selling book, I get a glimpse of how it
feels to become a best-selling author.
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My dream board is as big as the universe. I have a dream universe.
Wherever I go, my dreams keep me focused, inspired, and energized.
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Okay, enough about me. I would like to encourage you to do the
And yes, I went to Europe for two weeks where I saw the famous Eiffel
Tower in Paris, France; walked the streets of Madrid, Spain; and ate
gelato in Rome, Italy; among the many adventures I had while in
Europe.
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Was it a coincidence?
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Then I looked at another notebook which I call my “Idea Bank.” It’s
where I jot down my ideas and “aha” moments.
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I was surprised to realize that it has the picture of the Eiffel Tower.
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Whoa! Perhaps my sub-conscious knew all along that I wanted to go
to Europe and it helped my conscious mind organize my activities and
thoughts to realizing that dream.
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Go ahead. Make your own dream board. Create your own dream
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Once you are clear about your dreams and you’ve created your dream
board/dream universe, you’ve got to act.
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You don’t need to do one big act. Little acts done habitually could be
a starting point.
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I love this tiny book written by best-selling Filipino Author Alex Lacson
called 12 Little Things Every Youth Can Do to Help Our Country. Key
words: Little things.
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© Sha Nacino www.shanacino.com/write ! www.ShaNacino.com/podcast
Let me share with you some suggestions which you may want to apply
in your own life. Note that these suggestions could apply to many of
our dreams. If you have very specific dreams, I encourage you to
update these little acts to tailor fit your dreams.
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1. Substitute entertainment with infotainment
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I don't have a TV set at home. I deliberately didn't buy one because
from experience, TV takes so much of my time. Yet, watching TV
doesn't help me achieve my dreams.
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Usually after watching TV, I'd ask myself, "Now what? I just spent 2
hours of my precious time watching. What have I learned?" I'm not
generalizing that watching TV is bad as there are some really good TV
shows.
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My friends would ask me, "What?! You don't have a TV? So what's
your form of entertainment?"
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My answer is simple. Well, there's always the internet.
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There was a time when I would listen to Bo Sanchez’s Power Talks
every single day! I downloaded his talks from my membership at the
Truly Rich Club —> www.seminarphilippines.com/trc
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Lately, I’ve also been listening to Podcasts. I downloaded a Podcast
app on my phone and I would listen to the Podcast episodes of Pat
Flynn, Michael Hyatt, Joel Osteen, Andrew Matthews, and Nick
Vuijicic, among others.
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I realized how helpful podcast is so I put up the Write Conversations
Podcast. You can subscribe to it on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Youtube or
blog. Just go to ShaNacino.com/podcast. It’s free! :)
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2. Read a great book 30 minutes every day
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“Do you want to grow in your finances? Grow yourself. Increase your
value. Money is a symbol of value.”
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So how do you increase your value? One way is to feed your mind by
reading great books.
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I love visiting the bookstores every now and then. I look for the best-
selling self-help books, browse a little, and if I liked what I read, I will
buy the book. I love shopping for books!
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I love reading. When you read, you get transported to another
medium. You also get a glimpse of how the authors think. It's like
entering their minds and seeing things from their perspective. Cool,
isn’t it? :D
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Here's a challenge.
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Devote 30 minutes of your time every day to read a great book written
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I also write my thoughts when I have an important decision to make.
Seeing my thoughts on paper makes decision-making tangible and
easier. And so I devoted some time each day to write.
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Everyday, I also write in my Gratitude Journal. It’s my Thank You letter
to God. My Gratitude Journal not only inspires me to become happier
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When I began learning some great things that were worth sharing to
other people, I started blogging at www.SeminarPhilippines.com.
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Then it happened! I gained the confidence to write my very first book!
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Today, I could write a short e-Book in one day. I wrote my first e-Book
How to Earn While on Vacation in one day. Of course I had to have my
friend edit it and I had to rewrite it. Then I had to find a graphics artist
to do the book cover. The whole process of writing the eBook to
publishing it in my website took less than three weeks! You can
download the eBook for free HERE.
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Today, I teach people how to write books through The 90-Day Book
Writing Challenge. I couldn't have done this if I didn't practice
everyday.
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Think about it. What is that one thing that you love doing?
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Perhaps it's playing the piano.
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Give one hour of your time each day. Rest your hands on the piano
and start playing. Do this consistently and you will soon achieve your
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“Me? Write a book? That’s so ambitious, Sha!” I told myself.
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I had many excuses.
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I was too young to write. I wasn’t really a writer. I didn’t know anyone
(from the publishing industry) and no one knew me.
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But then I persevered. I kept on writing and writing and writing. I
sought mentors. I read great books. I attended seminars. After two
years, the book is written. Things fell into place and my first book was
finally published in 2011. My dream came true!
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Just remember to be very clear about your dreams, surround yourself
with people or things that would constantly remind you of your
dreams (remember the Dream Universe?), and do little acts each day
to make them a reality. Soon, you would also see your dreams
unfolding before your very eyes.
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Speaking of dreams, I am pleased to welcome you to the Write
Conversations Podcast!
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Our goal is to inspire you to live a happy and meaningful life, make
your dreams come true, and bless the world!
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We’ll also give you tips and strategies on how you can live your
purpose and make your passion your profession.
Just go to www.shanacino.com/podcast
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© Sha Nacino www.shanacino.com/write ! www.ShaNacino.com/podcast
There’s one more important component that will help us bring closer
to our dreams. Pray for your dreams. Ask God to bless you and help
you realize your dreams.
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And yes there’s more! Live your dreams not just for yourself but for the
others that would be blessed by your dreams – your family, the people
around you, your friends.
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Go live your dreams.
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Not tomorrow, but today. Start today. Ü
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Echoing my all-time favorite author and speaker Bo Sanchez, "may
your dreams come true."
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P.S. Have you always dreamed to write a book? When the idea of
anyone from the publishing industry and no one knew me. But then I
felt God was calling me to write a book and I decided to heed the call.
!
I inched my way to writing my first book. It took me three years to
way of writing a book. Using this system, I was able to write and
publish a book in three weeks! I can teach you how to write a book in
90 days…even if you’re not a writer! Join The 90-Day Book Writing
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These are valid excuses. I hear you and I can relate with you.
and published nine (9) books. If I can do it, you can do it, too!
Writing a book doesn't require a writer. It requires a messenger. The secret to writing a book all boils down to
this: You write because you care and you have a message to share.
If you’ve been wanting to write and publish a book, I can help you make that dream come true.
I can help you write your book in 90 days….even if you’re not a writer and even if you are busy in
your job or business!
in Malacañan. I’ve shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the Philippines like Bo
Sanchez Tony Meloto, etc. I’ve also shared the stage with Toastmasters Interna
"Holding a pen has never been the same since the day I decided to allow Sha Nacino to guide me as I
wrote. The 90-Day Book Writing Challenge transformed my dream into a compelling cause, a
burning desire and a passion to inspire and bless the world. Join the challenge, it will provide you
with the right mindset, tools and system that you need and believe me, that pen you're holding right
-- Ludmila Carluen-Barrica
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To know more about Sha, visit www.ShaNacino.com.
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If you wish to invite Sha to speak in your events, you may email her at
sha@seminarphilippines.com.