<p>My grandson Jack shares how others (optimizing connections) helped him achieve many dreams to </p><p>* Compose music for computers games and a fugue</p><p>* Sing in the Indiana All-state Choir</p><p>* Perform the role of Harry in his high school performance of Mama Mia</p><p>* Write a book and adapt an episode from Doctor Who into a one act play for his high school</p><p>I share this to help other teen ages, parents, grandparents, and others envision or expand their own dreams and optimize connections to help them come true.</p><p>If you enjoyed this podcast, you may consider reading my other publications:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://12000dreams.substack.com/">12,000 Dreams Podcast</a> (Mondays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/larrystevenson/p/lessons-from-marching-in-the-rose?r=1e14ft&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web&#38;showWelcome=true"><em>Life Lessons Learned</em></a><em> </em>(Tuesdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://scholarshipsatanyage.substack.com/"><em>Scholarships at Any Age</em></a><em> </em>(I will not add new material. You may review prior posts)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://letyourdreamswork.substack.com/"><em>Let Your Dreams Work</em></a><em> </em>(Thursdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://careerdreams.substack.com/"><em>Cultivate Career Dreams</em></a><em> </em>(Fridays)</p><p><p>Thanks for listening to 12,000 Dreams! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://12000dreams.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">12000dreams.substack.com</a>