Reply:  Dreams are goals we set and proceed to achieve.  Some happen more quickly than others.  The goals that are not easily obtained can only be achieved with patience and determination. Train hard and adapt your attitude to encompass the following characteristics of “champions in training”. Replace self-defeating thoughts with  proactive and positive  self fulfilling thoughts.

As Martial Artists, we set high goals to maximize our growth. Achieving a Black Belt gives one direction as it is a target which you can see yourself achieving successfully .  When you shoot an arrow in the sky, you aim it in the direction of a target.  The target does nothing but stand there without purpose waiting to get hit!  We all have the choice of being an arrow or a target in life.  It is easier to overcome despondency or short term setbacks if you have  clarity of your long term goals and desires.