From a young age, we are taught to be happy and thankful for what we have, there less fortunate people than ourselves. To want more is considered terrible, you should conform to what others think is fair. I remember being trained to ask for less, to not be greedy, and expect less. Ultimately, I was being told to demand less and expect less out of life.
What do we have to lose by thinking big? I would argue you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Majority of people are afraid of thinking big, they are scared to lead, scared to be successful, and scared to be rich. For some, being rich or successful is a satisfying dream and they are content with having this dream. Remember, most people think small; when you tell them what you plan on doing they will probably try to talk you out of it or tell you how you can’t do it. This is a typical response; people create glass ceilings for themselves. They can’t imagine themselves ever being able to achieve the same so they try and talk you out of it. Don’t let others discourage you from thinking big. If anything, tell others about your plans so they can hold you accountable, then go out there and make it happen.
What is the reason for success? Successful people take their dream to the next level. They give themselves permission to lead, succeed, or be wealthy; they don’t stop until the vision becomes their reality. A poster child for “thinking big,” Donald Trump says, “I realized it was just as easy to think big as it was to think small, maybe a bit more complicated but I liked the challenge.” Now it is your turn to start thinking big! Anyone who thinks the sky is the limit, has limited their growth; think big and transform your vision into your reality. Life is like that, it evolves, it grows and you can have it all.
CRUX: Think big, give yourself permission, make a commitment, and don’t stop until your vision becomes reality.
“You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential.” -Steve Garvey
