Bigger The Better

"The great danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short,

but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark."

- Michelangelo

 (1475-1564) Artist

Where in the world did this limited, fearful and restrictive thinking that you should not take risks come from?  I understand that we want to be safe and security is important to many, however, if the heroes of old thought like we do today, we would still be living in huts eating bugs.  I will confess, this type of thinking makes me crazy!

                There are many reasons that people become fearful and unwilling to take any risks.  They keep their thoughts and eyes on the turmoil and problems of the world around them.  They see an economy that is in trouble and a job market that is in the toilet.  They listen to the voices around them that tell them to be practical, sensible, and not to think too highly about themselves.  They allow those who would keep them down to have control of their lives and to seal their dreams from them.

                It is time for all success-minded people to stand up and fight back.  How do we fight back?  By once again believing in the power of a dream.  By once again allow our hearts to lead us to the very thing we were created to do.  We take risks, dream big and do the impossible.  We defy the negative thinkers and the ones who would keep us down.

                Success-minded people must experience a revival of adventure and daring.  If we fail at something, so what.  We learn, grow and move on to success.  Nothing is gained by standing still.  Nothing is achieved by waiting for a later time.  Nothing moves forward when you allow others to let the air out of your tires.  As the great Wayne Gretzky said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

                Dream big my friends.  Dream very big.  Go for the top.  Forget the small stuff and never settle for mediocre.  Go for it all and go in a big way.  Only then will we overcome the limited thinking and restrictive mentality of the world we live in.  Your courage and persistence will give courage to others.  Your willingness to win will give hope and strength to those who have been sitting on a dream far too long.

                Let the success revolution begin.  Nothing is for free and it is not easy, but then, revolution never is.  Be the best and forget the rest.  Take back the American spirit of success from those who have watered it down and made it look cowardly.  You are an adventurer and the very one who will move us forward.  You are a hero and a fighter.  You cannot dream too big a dream; and if you can dream it - you can achieve it.  I believe in you!

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