I want to show everyone that if you pursue your dreams, they can

The Fire of Dreams and the Triumph of Perseverance

There are words that shine with the light of youth and courage—words that remind us that the world is not fixed, that the impossible can bend to the will of the heart. The artist Martin Garrix, a child of sound and vision, once said: “I want to show everyone that if you pursue your dreams, they can come true no matter what. That’s what I want to do.” In this simple, radiant declaration lies a truth as old as humanity itself: that faith joined with effort can move mountains, and that those who dare to dream without surrender become beacons to all who follow.

To understand these words, we must first know the man who spoke them. Martin Garrix rose from humble beginnings, a boy from the Netherlands whose heart burned with rhythm and melody. He was not born into fame or power; his gift was not privilege, but passion. At a young age, he sat before his computer and began to shape sound into spirit. His first great work, “Animals,” took the world by storm—not because fate chose him, but because he pursued his dream with relentless devotion. His success was not magic; it was the reward of countless unseen hours, the fruit of belief and labor intertwined.

But Garrix’s words speak to more than music—they speak to the eternal struggle between aspiration and adversity. Every dream begins as a fragile spark, easily extinguished by doubt, fear, or the cynicism of others. Many abandon theirs before it can take flame. Yet those who, like Garrix, hold that spark through storm and shadow find that it grows brighter with each challenge. The ancients taught that a person’s destiny is not given—it is forged. Dreams, then, are the fires by which we forge the soul’s strength.

We find this truth echoed in the story of Thomas Edison, who failed a thousand times before the light bulb shone. When asked about his failures, he answered with calm resolve: “I have not failed. I have found a thousand ways that do not work.” His words, like Garrix’s, remind us that the path of dreamers is not smooth—it is paved with trial, persistence, and the unyielding belief that success is not a miracle, but a consequence. The dreamer who endures learns to see obstacles not as walls, but as steps toward mastery.

“No matter what,” Garrix said—and in that phrase lies the soul of his message. The world often whispers that one must be older, richer, wiser, or luckier before greatness may come. But life itself defies such rules. Every age, every generation, every nation has been moved forward by those who refused to wait for permission. Dreams do not bow to circumstance; they bow only to courage. The poor farmer who becomes a scholar, the orphan who becomes a leader, the young musician who reshapes the sound of an era—all stand as witnesses that destiny is written by the hand that dares to hold the pen.

Yet the pursuit of dreams is not a selfish act—it is an act of service. Garrix’s desire “to show everyone” reflects the deeper purpose of success: not merely to rise, but to inspire. When a person achieves through perseverance, they become a mirror in which others can see their own potential. In this way, the dreamer uplifts not only themselves but their entire generation. The ancient heroes understood this well. When Prometheus stole fire from the gods, it was not for his own glory, but to give light to mankind. So too does every dreamer, in achieving their vision, kindle a flame for others to follow.

Therefore, my children of the modern world, remember this: to pursue your dream is not to seek ease, but to seek meaning. Do not wait until you are ready, for readiness is an illusion; begin now, even trembling. Work not only when the path is clear, but when it is clouded, for true faith walks where the eye cannot see. And when you falter—as all dreamers do—remember that failure is but the rehearsal of victory.

For Martin Garrix’s truth is eternal: those who pursue with heart, who labor with joy, who hold fast “no matter what,” will one day see their dream made real. And when that day comes, their light will not shine for themselves alone—it will shine for all who still stand in the dark, reminding them that their own impossible may yet be possible.