Book Review – Put Your Dream to the Test

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amond has 58 facets – 32 on the crown, 24 on the pavilion, the table counts as one and the culet counts as one.

Such is every John Maxwell book, especially Put Your Dream to the Test.  He approaches the topic of pursuing your dreams from every facet imaginable.  Maxwell defines a dream as “an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will, and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it.”

Put Your Dream to the Test is arranged around ten questions that comprise “The Dream Test.”

1. The ownership question: Is my dream really my dream?
2. The clarity question: Do I clearly see my dream?
3. The reality question: Am I depending on factors within my control to achieve my dreams?
4. The passion question: Does my dream compel me to follow it?
5. The pathway question: Do I have a strategy to reach my dream?
6. The people question: Have I included the people I need to realize my dream?
7. The cost question: Am I willing to pay the price for my dreams?
8. The tenacity question: Am I moving closer to my dream?
9. The fulfillment question: Does working toward my dream bring satisfaction?
10. The significance question: Does my dream benefit others?

What a great test…what a great book!