Business By Hormozi #82: The Hidden Thieves of Your Dreams – Stolen Dreams

The Wake-Up Call

In a small suburban town, two friends, Lily and Mia, were always together. They shared everything—from childhood secrets to late-night conversations about their future. As they entered adulthood, they both dreamed of becoming successful entrepreneurs. But as time went on, they began to fall into a trap many people unknowingly do. Their dreams started to slip away, not because of failure, but because of distractions.

Lily was constantly binge-watching Netflix shows. She’d spend hours on end glued to the screen, lost in drama series and reality TV. Mia, on the other hand, had become obsessed with convenience. DoorDash had become her go-to service for food, and her life was filled with endless scrolling through delivery options. Every time they would talk about their goals, both of them had a laundry list of excuses: “I don’t have time right now,” “I’m just too tired,” “Maybe tomorrow.” But tomorrow never came.

The Real Thief: Time

One evening, after binge-watching an entire season of a popular show, Lily had an epiphany. She looked around at her life and realized that she wasn’t progressing toward her dreams. She was stuck, wasting time on things that didn’t matter. Netflix, DoorDash, and even true crime podcasts had taken more of her time than she cared to admit. It wasn’t failure that was holding her back—it was the distractions.

Mia had a similar experience. One day, after ordering food for the third time that week, she found herself questioning her choices. “Am I really doing anything with my time?” she wondered. “Is this the kind of person I want to be?” Mia too realized that her distractions were consuming her, and she wasn’t moving toward her dreams—she was letting them slip away, bit by bit.

The Turning Point

The two friends had a deep conversation that night. They shared their frustrations, realizing that the things they had been spending their time on weren’t helping them achieve their goals. The Netflix shows, the DoorDash orders, and the endless hours of true crime podcasts had taken away more from their lives than they were willing to admit. “They’ve stolen more dreams than failure ever will,” Lily said, shaking her head.

Mia nodded in agreement. "We’ve been letting distractions steal our potential. It’s not failure that’s keeping us from succeeding—it’s the small things that we’ve allowed to take over. If we want to make our dreams a reality, we need to take control of our time."

They decided to make a change. Instead of wasting their time on things that didn’t align with their goals, they started making conscious choices. They began prioritizing the things that mattered, such as working on their business ideas, focusing on their health, and investing in their personal growth. It wasn’t easy—there were plenty of nights when they were tempted to fall back into old habits. But slowly, they began to see progress.

The Power of Conscious Decisions

Lily and Mia learned that time is the most valuable asset they have. Distractions like Netflix, DoorDash, and mindless podcasts can easily steal away the hours you need to make progress. Success wasn’t about avoiding failure—it was about making the conscious decision to stop letting distractions steal their time and dreams. By cutting back on the time spent on those things, they were able to focus on their goals and take meaningful steps toward achieving them.

As they focused more on what really mattered, they started to see their dreams coming to life. Their business ventures took off, they became more disciplined with their time, and they realized how much potential they had. It wasn’t failure that had been their enemy—it was the distractions.

The Lesson: Protect Your Dreams

Lily and Mia’s story teaches us all a powerful lesson: "Netflix, DoorDash, and true crime podcasts have stolen more dreams than failure ever will." It’s not the big failures that are holding us back—it’s the small distractions that take up our time and energy. If we want to reach our goals, we need to take control of our time and make conscious decisions about how we spend it.

Conclusion

The story of Lily and Mia is a reminder that we all have the power to take back control of our time. Distractions are everywhere, but they don’t have to be our masters. By making intentional choices and focusing on what matters, we can protect our dreams and create the future we want. So, the next time you find yourself caught up in another episode of your favorite show or scrolling through delivery options, ask yourself: Is this helping me get closer to my dreams? If the answer is no, it's time to refocus and get back on track.