Just like serial killers target destroying real peoples lives, there are “Serial Killers of Dreams” who target your ambitions, visions, and potential. These “killers” may not be murderers in the traditional sense, but their actions, words, and attitudes can slowly kill your dreams, if you let them. Avoiding dream killers and nurturing those who build you up can be the difference between a life of greatness or a life of mediocrity.

Greatness is not a single achievement but a lifestyle of intentional sacrifices. These seven steps provide a roadmap to high achievement, calling for a re-evaluation of what truly matters. In sports, business, or personal life, each of these sacrifices aligns your actions with your ultimate vision of success. By making these sacrifices, you step into the mindset of greatness, transforming not just your outcomes but your entire approach to life.

Don't let pride keep you from growing and advancing your life. The dangers of pretending to know creates unnecessary obstacles in learning based on pride. We can explore this behavior as a barrier to genuine growth. We must all be open with humility if we are serious about personal and professional development. Be mindful to listen when knowledge is being spoken.