It’s Time for Dad-Daughter Brainstorming with 10 Outrageous Dreams

Today’s blog is all about ACTION---for you and your daughter.

Let me share why this activity is worth doing. About 20 years ago I wrote my first list of ten outrageous things I wish I had the nerve to do. I can’t even remember where I heard about creating a list like that, but somehow I decided to put pen to paper and date it.

Guess what one of the items was on the list? To write a book! It honestly seemed like a crazy, unattainable idea at the time. But then in 2014, I did it. And in 2020 I did it again. Even now, I’ve still got more ideas inside me for books I want to write for GirlDads. And I want you to know that the words I wrote on that paper primed the pump.

So I speak from personal experience when I say, “Write it and dream it.”

And to think it all started by being challenged to make a list of ten outrageous things I wish I had the nerve to do.

Now let’s talk about you and your daughter and next steps.

For this activity, ask your daughter to write down ten things she dreams about doing one day, no matter how outrageous they seem.

Encourage her to dream big while realizing that these ten things have the potential to shape her current choices because, based on her self-stated goals, they will have a long-range purpose behind them.

Use this opportunity to reinforce that you will always be her champion no matter what obstacles may come her way. Let her know you’ll check back with her in a week or two and then invite her to read her list to you.

And for extra dad points, create your own list and share them with her on your dad-daughter date, modeling to your daughter that you’re never too old to set new goals and think forward. 

You can also use her list as a prayer guide to ask God to fan into flame her hopes, dreams, passions, and desires.

What outrageous things will your daughter----and you---write? I can hardly wait for you both to join forces to brainstorm about wild goals and dreams.

On your mark, get set…write!