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Do you dream big?<\/h3>\n
What are your biggest, most audacious dreams? Can you say it loud and proud to yourself? When I ask my clients this I usually get a look of defensiveness. Many of us are afraid to dream big. We can\u2019t even admit to ourselves what we want! There\u2019s a reason why asking people about their huge dreams has such a strong response: It\u2019s easy to ridicule someone for dreaming bigger than themselves.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve all done it. I know I\u2019m guilty as charged. When I was stuck in corporate purgatory, finding out someone was planning to go onto bigger and better things made me think how much I was missing out. The time I was wasting by not going for what I want 100%. Yes, other people judge us. It\u2019s a fact of life. You can\u2019t let a fear of people being judgmental affect your confidence. If other people want to b*tch about your grand dreams, then know they are just green with envy. They would probably give anything to have the courage to dream big.<\/p>\n
The thing is, we reap what we sow in life. Negativity breeds negativity. Positivity is the best ecosystem for success. Don\u2019t worry about the haters \u2012 anyone who did anything interesting had haters. Even Leonardo da Vinci probably had people hating when he was painting the Sistine Chapel. 500 years later Da Vinci is remembered. The rest are not.<\/p>\n
Take these Steps to Formulate Your Big Dreams<\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t be afraid of dreaming big. Be afraid of not dreaming big enough! <\/strong>Examples of dreams that mean business are:<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve gone from 0 to achieving two of the above goals (guess which ones) and am on my way to completing at least one more.<\/p>\n The power of such big and bold dreams is that it is one way you can change your mindset. The usual run of the mill goals won\u2019t get you fired up. This isn\u2019t a weekly plan, this is a trajectory for your life. Dreaming big puts your subconscious mind into a higher gear. Your body will think \u201cWow, we finally mean business, I better up my game.\u201d You will be energized by optimism of daring to dream big.<\/p>\n So you now have your dream. Think of this as your destination. You still need to plan your journey. If you just attack your giant goal without a plan of action, you will become disillusioned. You won\u2019t know if you are getting closer to your destination.<\/p>\n Start with making a long-term plan to reach your big dream. Then you need to divide it up into smaller, manageable yearly chunks. When you\u2019ve done that, focus on what you need to achieve by the end of this year. Keep going with the chunking process, coming up with monthly goals. Figure out how each chunk contributes to your big goal.<\/p>\n When this is complete, you can then start plotting your daily routine: the things you need to get done to stay on track. I like to plan out my day the night before. I take a small pad and pen and list the things I need to get done. The next day, when I complete a task, I cross it off the list. This is why I recommend using pen and paper. The feeling of crossing tasks off in real tie is amazing. You can then use these small victories to keep you focused on the big picture.<\/p>\n So you are a few months in, you are hitting your weekly goals. In short, you are getting stuff done. But it doesn\u2019t hurt to step back every so often and assess your progress. Maybe a part of your daily routine isn\u2019t optimal, or you are spending hours per week doing something that you could automate or outsource. Thing like this come to light when you track your progress.<\/p>\n The more progress you make towards your big dream, the better you will get at knowing what helps you and what doesn\u2019t. If something is no longer helping you towards your goal, then think about removing it from your plan. Some of my clients have told me they saved months and possibly years of time by cutting out things that don\u2019t help them progress.<\/p>\n You might have heard of the saying \u2018you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.\u2019 If the people around you poke fun at your big dreams, then it might be time to update your network. Find other people with equally over-the-top dreams and network like crazy! Other people on the right path with exude positivity. This is the right environment for you and your dreams to grow. When a group of like-minded people get together and help each other with their dreams, great things can happen!<\/p>\n Getting started on something big is one of the most difficult things you can do, so once you start, don\u2019t stop! Each successful small chunk towards your ultimate goal should strengthen your habit of success. Wanting something is not enough. You have to deserve what you want. You need to take action.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t wait for someone to do something for you. It is your responsibility alone to crush your dreams. Your dream should be life-defining and will take time, but if you keep taking action, you will reach it sooner or later.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s finish with some examples of those who dared to dream big, make goals and follow their plan through.<\/p>\n\n
Nothing is off-limits.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t get overwhelmed. Success comes in small chunks.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Monitor your progress.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSpend time with the right people. <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Never stop taking action!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t wait around for the perfect time. The perfect time is TODAY!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Examples of Those Who Dared to Dream Big<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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