I got a plane to catch, so I’ll make this short.
Take some time to reflect on your goals and dreams.
What are your ultimate goals? The goals you want to achieve if there was no such thing as failure…the ones that would solve all of your problems and the problems of your family.
(Go ahead, and say them out loud)
Okay, great.
Now, tell me what have you done to start achieving those goals?
I’m willing to bet, you haven’t started for some excuse, or you shifted your focus on a lesser goal.
Either way, you are thinking too small!
When it comes to those big, hairy, audacious goals and dreams, most people think they are unachievable.
Thats when I ask “What if LeBron James or Oprah Winfrey had the same goal, would they be able to accomplish them?”
And people normally anser “well, ofcourse! Hello?! they have millions of dollars! They are the top of their field! They have fame and connections, and …” on and on they go.
That’s when I remind them that “you said the goal was not achievable, we’ve proven that’s not true”
Now, stick with me, this is where the meat of the problem is…
When people hear that, they usually tell me that its achievable for them. (they may not say that out loud tho)
And I follow up with a simple question…
Why?
And you KNOW what comes next.
Thats right, EXCUSES.
But, here’s the thing. The famous people in my example all came form humble beginnings, yet, they are world famous today.
Oprah wasn’t born rich, lebron james wasn’t either. Both came from smaller communities in blue collar states. Both had no connections. both had to make something out of nothing.
However, unlike you, they didnt think small. They wanted to do things bigger than everyone else.
They weren’t afraid to be DIFFERENT than most humans and chase after the big dreams!
They would not settle for less the way most of us do…and that’s why they are where they are and we are where we are!
WE THINK TO SMALL! THEY THINK BIG!
And that’s the problem…even if we accomplish our meager goals, we are still in the same place in life.
But, what if you tried to accomplish a huge goal? One that can truly change your life?
That only leaves you 2 real options.
- You accomplish the huge goal, and now your life IS different
- You don’t accomplish it, but your effort still put you above where you used to be, and life is better.
So, challenge yourself to think bigger. Small goals lead to small results….
Big goals leads to life changing results.