Twenty years ago, Dubai was just a small desert. Look at it now — a futuristic city that seems almost magical. Towering skyscrapers, sprawling malls, thrilling theme parks, and endless entertainment and adventure have sprung up where there was once only sand. The people of Dubai were incredibly resourceful. Their story proves you don’t need much to start — just a dream and the courage to chase it.

How often do we complain about what’s missing in our lives? We tell ourselves we’d be happier or more successful if only we had something we lack. But we forget to appreciate what’s already right in front of us. Instead of wasting energy on what we don’t have, what if we focused fully on what we do have? When we do that, we can create our own kind of magic.

Look around. What’s in front of you today that you can build upon? Remember: you can create everything from nothing.

How can you start using what’s in your hands right now to create positive change? How might your life change if you focused your energy on what’s possible instead of what’s lacking?

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