During my 25-plus years in private practice, I've worked with many individuals who have abandoned the hope of ever achieving their goals and aspirations in life. In other words, they've stopped dreaming, and they've stopped doing what it takes to achieve any dreams they may have had. Sadly, some never even had dreams to begin with! This is truly tragic, because dreaming is a basic component of all great achievement, and it is fundamental to living a happy, fulfilling life. This article talks about the importance of keeping dreams and goals intact, and it provides some ideas on how to do just that.