The Wanted

Sometimes in life there are the things we dream of and other times there are the things that we want so badly we end up feeling we need them to survive. There are the careers we aspire too, the journeys we want to go on and the person who we strive to be... but as long as we try and are happy, that’s all that really matters.

I was once told there is nothing wrong with wanting something, as long as you work hard for it, earn it and deserve it. This is true in many ways and in some ways becomes a harsh truth. It's all very well wanting something, but sometimes making it happen takes a bit longer and much more effort.

Each person has a different goal, some work years perfecting a talent, working their way to the top or always playing the lottery with the same set of numbers forever hoping to win. Life is a lottery, sometimes it takes one go and sometimes it takes a million, but you really do have to be in it to win it.

No one ever realised their dreams from giving up, people only delayed them by putting them off. Sometimes you can be so much more than what you think, sometimes you might surprise yourself.

Be humble, be true and be a nice you. Wanting is only part of the equation, working and striving and not forgetting people is all part of it. Failing and trying again is something that can teach us and make us grow better and stronger. One avenue might not be right for you and another direction could be perfect.

I once thought that reaching a dream was all that mattered and I quickly realised this is completely untrue. We should always dream and if we are lucky to reach it we should dream bigger, we should always want because it is who we are and makes us develop. It's healthy to want and be wanted; if in return, we appreciate. Sometimes others may want the things we have, the career we are in or the role we play. Reaching a dream is fantastic but don’t forget to open your eyes wider and see past it. Dreams change; people grow but always remember the important things in life.

That’s the thing about wanting, it forever changes, goal posts always move and we continue to try to reach new heights. Everyone has their dreams and reaching them is really rewarding but not the end of the world, no one should have just one dream… Everyone can achieve.

Some people go for number one, whether or not you reach that goal is irrelevant in the end because it is exactly that, one goal... There are many more. If you do succeed then congratulations and if you're striving to succeed or starting something new then good luck. Don't be scared to dream, because everyone can reach their number one... Everyone has a wanted goal.

Be proud of the things you achieve and be proud for others… Congratulations to all those who have reached their number one, don’t stop dreaming.


Part of the fun is learning from mistakes and then making the right ones. In a weird way rejection can be one of life’s biggest surprises and can make us work harder. Someone’s number 10 could be their number 1. Dream big, try hard and always remember the things that matter. We don’t have to reach dreams to survive as long as you do your best in life…who is your number 1.