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TRANSFORM YOUR DREAMS INTO GOALS
How 5-Year-Old Drumming Prodigy Chrisyius Whitehead Inspired Me
It’s amazing what a person can achieve in five years
When America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell asked 5-year-old Chrisyius Whitehead how long he’d been learning to play the drums during an audition, Chrisyius answered,
“Since I was one and two and three.”
Chrisyius, an extraordinarily talented musician from Florida, is five years old. Born into a musical family, he’s been playing drums since he was one and practices daily. His face is a picture of joy as he performs his favourite activity.
Watching this incredible little person display his skills sparked a question. What could I accomplish if a child can achieve such a level of mastery in less than five years?
What if I started taking action now to write a book or learn to play the ukulele — two goals I’ve been thinking about for ages but have yet to achieve? What if I figured out the steps I’d need to take, set a timeline, and made space in my schedule to prioritize these goals? I could achieve both within five years.
How amazing it will feel when I hold my first book or feel confident playing the ukulele and singing with friends around the…