The Comeback Dream: Returning to What You Were Born For

Mak
Jul 17
2 min read

For years, I buried a dream.

Not because I lacked belief. But because I chose to serve.

I chose to give up my personal goals to help others rise to fight for people in my community, to build platforms for those without a voice, and to be present for my family. That wasn’t failure. That was purpose.

But here’s the truth: purpose and passion can co-exist.

Why Dreams Get Buried

So many of us do this.

We tell ourselves:

“Now’s not the right time.” “It’s too late.” “Let me just take care of others first.”

And before we know it, the dream becomes distant. We move forward in life, but something

inside feels incomplete.

That was me.

I served in politics. I built businesses. I coached athletes. I mentored the next generation. And I’m proud of it all. I wouldn’t change a thing.

But I always knew I wasn’t finished.

A Promise to Arnold and to Myself

As a young teenager, I had two heroes: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dharmendra. They inspired me to lift, lead, and dream big.

At 14, I watched Pumping Iron over 2000 times. By 20, I became a British Champion in Powerlifting. But deep down, I wasn’t just lifting weights. I was lifting my vision of a future in film and storytelling.

So when I finally met Arnold, I made a silent promise:

“One day, I’ll return to this world with my own stories to tell.”

And now… I will.

The Fire Never Dies - It Waits

You don’t grow old because of age. You grow old when you let go of your dreams.

To Those Who Gave Up a Dream - Read This

If you’ve put your dreams on hold to serve others, I salute you. That takes strength. That’s leadership. That’s love.

But your dream deserves a second chance.

You can serve others and fulfill your vision. You can raise a family and raise your standard. You can build a community and build your legacy.