It took a while. A long while. 10 years to be exact. From the time I became a "dreamer" to the time I settled into the "dream" God would have me invest the majority of my energies into, it took 10 years and many different iterations of the dream.

Here is a snapshot of my journey...

THE BUSINESSES

Pre-Paid Legal Services
Success Motivation International
Mona Vie
Designing Your Best Year Ever!
The Movement Church

THE WEBSITES

pazitiveimpact.com
inspireyourdream.com
designingyourbestyearever.com
calledtoplant.com
rescuingawe.com
edwardpaz.com
themovement.us

Many, many lessons can be gleaned from this journey, but here are 3 I find myself currently reflecting upon:

YOUR FIRST DREAM, WON'T BE YOUR LAST

The first grand idea for God's grand purpose for your life won't be your only idea. Much of life, especially in the earlier years, is about trying, exploring, and failing. Don't be discouraged if the first grandiose plan you set out to make a reality didn't come to pass. It rarely does.

EVERY PURSUIT BENEFITS THE NEXT

Though I "failed" in many of the endeavors I pursued, the skills, relationships, and experiences I had in each of them made me stronger, wiser, and better for the next opportunity. Most, if not all, of the many challenges and experiences that I had with starting multiple businesses became an asset to me as I became a church planter/pastor.

YOU MUST COMMIT TO ONE

At some point, you must commit. ENTIRELY. At some point, all other ideas, aspirations, and hopes must take a back seat to the one thing God has called you to. The biggest obstacle to the fulfillment of your current dream is your next dream. See something through to completion. Your credibility depends on it.