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You might've noticed that this newsletter didn't arrive in your inbox last Friday.

That's because I was away on a short holiday in Dubai. โœˆ๏ธ

And on that trip, I learned a valuable lesson:

No dream is too big.

While I expected Dubai to be an ultra-modern city, what blew my mind were buildings like these:

These are a testament to human engineering capabilities and real-world examples of what happens when we look past boundaries to create the seemingly impossible.

Often we discard more creative ideas as non-practical or something not worth spending time on.

But here's the thing:

Your wildest ideas will set you apart in a world where people use templated ideas to make a quick buck or jump on the trending bandwagon.

So:

The next time you're on the verge of throwing some wacky product or idea out the window, remember this:

The Dubai government built a huge artificial island shaped like a palm tree digging sand out of the bottom of the sea. ๐Ÿ˜…

With proper research and effort, you'd likely be able to implement your most creative ideas.

No dream is out of reach if you put your mind and soul into it.

Give your ideas a try.

Now, talking of good ideas, why don't you check out this newsletter: Shasha's Memoir.

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