Today’s quote by Napoleon Hill, the American self-help author best known for his landmark book Think and Grow Rich, emphasises the vital role that dreams and visions play in shaping our future. Hill encourages us not to dismiss or undervalue our aspirations, no matter how lofty or distant they may seem. By calling them the “children of your soul,” he conveys how deeply personal and sacred our dreams are; they emerge from the innermost parts of who we are. Like children, dreams require nurturing, protection, and belief in their potential.

The second half of the quote suggests that our dreams are not just fantasies but plans in progress. Just as a building begins with a blueprint, our greatest accomplishments often begin as intangible ideas in the mind. To realise them, we must first honour and believe in them, even when they exist only in thought or imagination. Hill is reminding us that what we achieve in life often depends on the clarity and strength of our vision. If we cherish our dreams, giving them attention, faith, and energy, they guide our actions and choices. Without dreams, we are like ships without direction. With them, we set a course toward our highest potential.

This quote also invites responsibility: to take ownership of our dreams, not abandon them when times get hard, and not let others diminish their importance. By cherishing our dreams, we acknowledge our power to shape the future and recognise the profound connection between our inner world and our external accomplishments. Ultimately, Hill is saying that greatness begins within. To build a meaningful, successful life, start by valuing your visions. They are the seeds from which your reality grows.

Yesterday was Singapore’s general election and GG & BB’s first time voting. S had election duty this year, the first in more than 20 years of being a public servant. So, even though I wanted to, we could not go and vote as a family. However, since his duty station was our polling station, we glimpsed him when we went to vote, though we could not speak to him as he was on duty.

In April, I walked about 520 thousand steps and about 325 km, bringing me one more country closer to home. I crossed Myanmar and have reached the Kanchanaburi province of Thailand. At this point, I am slightly over 1000 km from home. 

In the last four months, I have read almost twenty books, and I am on track to hit my annual reading goal. This year, I am also reading more nonfiction, which looks interesting.

That’s all from me this week. Stay positive and keep smiling! See you here next week!