In this powerful and personal TEDxAWC Talk, Carlos A. Arroyo Pelayo challenges the relentless pursuit of dreams without direction, urging us to shift from chasing to catching what truly matters. Through vivid storytelling—from childhood wonder at the moon landing to an unexpected journey to NASA—the talk illustrates how purpose, planning, and persistence can transform vague ambition into tangible achievement. With real-life examples, including a farmer named Pedro, the message is clear: dreams are not meant to stay distant. They are meant to be claimed through clarity, adaptability, and action. This is not just inspiration—it’s a call to start catching your own moon landing, starting today. Carlos A. Arroyo Pelayo, a proud Mexican immigrant, began his journey working in the agricultural fields before pursuing higher education. He earned a Bachelor’s in Planning and a Master’s in Human Resources Management in Mexico, followed by a Master’s in Education in the U.S., graduating with a 4.0 GPA and induction into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in 2006. He completed academic work for a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a 3.85 GPA and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Chi National Honor Society in 2017. With over 20 years of community involvement, Carlos has worked as a life coach, taught for 18 years, served in the Arizona State Migrant Education Program, and has been with San Luis High School since 2019. He is also Chair of Sunset Health Board of Directors and has spent over a decade working and researching human development and sharing his knowledge to inspire and empower others. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx