Marcia Wieder

By Marcia Wieder
America's Dream Coach

What does it mean to you to have more? Exactly what do you want more of? Do you even know? This question requires you to schedule a short date with yourself, for the purpose of exploring what really matters to you and what you are willing to do about it. The Irish political activist Bernadette Davis reminds us, "To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else." I know this takes unbounded courage and strength. Just remember, life is short. Live it your way. Read more…

By Marcia Wieder
America's Dream Coach

Living life just going through the motions? If so, you may be cutting your life short, as it's been medically proven that people with passion and dreams actually live longer, healthier lives. Read more…

The first rule of engagement in navigation of any kind, whether by land or by sea, is to take a reading on your compass before embarking on your journey. Thus, the road to your dreams starts with where you are now. You can't travel that road successfully if you don't take your starting point into consideration. Read more…

By Marcia Wieder
America's Dream Coach

Integrity. It's the most critical attribute for realizing your dreams. When you live with integrity, dreams really do come true.

Integrity can be summarized this way: Say what you mean and mean what you say. Honor your word and agreements.

Yes, living with integrity sounds simple, but it's not always easy to follow through on. And when vastly overscheduled and under pressure, the person with whom it's most difficult to keep your commitments is, in fact, yourself. Read more…

Marcia Wieder
America's Dream Coach

A cast of characters lives inside of you, and at different times may present conflicting or contradictory messages. Certain parts may encourage you: "Go for your dreams!" Simultaneously, other parts may threaten: "Don't you dare!"

However, if you want to be happy, successful and fulfilled, you need to put your "Dreamer" into the director's chair. Read more…

Nothing happens unless first a dream. --Carl Sandburg

Most people think of dreams as either some kind of unattainable fantasy, or as something they do in their sleep. Neither of these definitions are what I mean when speaking of dreams. I define dreams as the aspirations, desires, goals and hopes that you most want for yourself. Moreover, these are the kind of dreams you have while you are very much awake. Read more…