Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997. "It always seems impossible until it’s done." Most dreams seem impossible until they are realized. As long as you do it now, all the impossible can become possible! When faced with a big goal, our perceptions of what is real and what we can do can be wrong. You never know unless you try your best. How many times have you accomplished a goal and thought, "I can't believe I did it." How to Realize Your Dreams Even If You Don’t Know How to Get There Start reading personal development books, success principles books, self-help books, and biographies. Start associating with people who are making things happen — successful people. Find someone who’s already done what you want to do and ask them to be your mentor. Whatever you do, don’t focus on what you don’t want to happen. Focus on how great it will be when you finally realize your dream. Whatever you focus on will get bigger in your life. Focus on what you want. Finally, get mad, get passionate and get busy taking massive action. Before long, you’ll become known for your dream, you’ll attract helpers, and eventually, you’ll realize that dream. The process of pursuing your dream will help you grow into the type of person who can reach that dream and will make you hungry for your next dream. It’s all about the person you become.