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Advice Quote by Michele Gorman

“I had a friend in college who loved to say: 'If you can dream it, you can do it.' It became my mantra. I assumed it was a pearl of wisdom from some great thinker, a philosopher perhaps, like Descartes. It turned out to be Walt Disney, which in no way diminishes the wisdom of the advice. Anyone who…” quote by Michele Gorman
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“I had a friend in college who loved to say: 'If you can dream it, you can do it.' It became my mantra. I assumed it was a pearl of wisdom from some great thinker, a philosopher perhaps, like Descartes. It turned out to be Walt Disney, which in no way diminishes the wisdom of the advice. Anyone who can build a Magic Kingdom deserves to be listened to.”

Michele Gorman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Disney Leadership Conference, 1995

Dreams become achievable when you believe in them and work persistently toward them.

In simple terms: Dreams can become reality.

Key Takeaway

Believe, plan, act.

Themes

inspiration perseverance goal‑setting

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal development
  • entrepreneurship
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy visionary thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What concrete steps will you take toward your dream?
  • How do you stay motivated when progress stalls?
A Different Perspective

Dreams alone aren’t enough; execution matters.

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