A lot of people will tell you about all the benefits and happily-ever-afters you'll find once you achieve your goals. (I'm sure I've sent some emails and blog posts on that topic too.)
The thing is, the challenges - the work - are often left out.
Getting there isn't always as glamorous as sipping mojitos on the beach, or being able to wake up every day without setting an alarm.
Sometimes you have an idea, travel-related or not, that gets you excited. Passion is pumping through your veins and you're on your way toward your big dream.
But it gets tough. Or overwhelming. Or leaves you thinking, "Will I ever get there??"
...or maybe all of the above.
There are a few difficult stages we move through when working toward big goals, but if we recognize these, we can keep our motivation up and continue going after it.
They say nothing worth having is ever easy, and...well, it's true.
When you get there, though? It feels pretty great, and who knows - maybe you'll actually end up sipping a mojito on the beach.