How To Dream Big

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HOW TO DREAM BIG
(abbreviated version)

1. Definition of a Big Dream
A big dream is a substantial wish or an aspiration for something, of which when we attain it; we believe it would fulfill or satisfy an inner longing or desire.

2. The Dreaming Process
Knowing what your big dream is, why and when to achieve it, is a powerful driving force.

3. How Big Is Your Vision?
Have a compelling reason to get out of bed every morning.

4. The Journey to a Dream
Start off with a big vision then break it down into bite-sized pieces.

5. Persevering
It takes hard work and patience to accomplish your dreams.

6. Write Your Big Dream
The act of writing down your big dream signifies a commitment to yourself.

7. Setting Goals
Develop smaller goals which all feed into your big dream.

8. Illustrating Your Vision
Regularly look at images that illustrate the outcome of your big dream.

9. Life Cycle of a Big Dream
Anticipate risks and challenges. Track performance. Make corrections along the way.

10. Action Plan
Strategize and develop a plan for how you will achieve your dream.

11. No Instruction Manual
Big dreams rarely have an instruction manual; you figure it out as you go.

12. You Have To Take Action
Get started, break away from fear and start acting on your dreams.

13. Ask Questions
Ask lots of questions about different things in life. Why are things the way they are?

14. Power of Incrementalism
Start small, small actions taken add up over time.

15. Why Big Dreams Die
Dream killers include fear, giving up, poor planning, fatigue and poor execution.

16. Traits of Big Dreamers
Courageous; innovative; curious; visionary; risk-takers; big thinkers; persistent and comfortable with incremental growth.

17. Self-Limiting Beliefs
Half the battle is won in your mind. Practice positive self-talk and have thoughts of expectancy.

18. Fear of Failure
Failure is a possibility but it should not hold you back from taking action.

19. Working with Others
Big dreams are achieved faster through working with others.

20. Learn About Dreamers
Learn how successful people have achieved their dreams.

21. Share Your Big Dream
Sharing you dream creates public accountability to motivate you to take action.

22. Big Picture Thinking
Visualize the relationship between a single brick, the blueprints and a finished building and vice versa.

23. Watch How You Speak
Don’t self-sabotage yourself with your words. Think possibilities and speak possibilities.

24. Forks in the Road
A big dream can be a catalyst for major changes in your life.

25. Allow Flexibility
Everything doesn’t go according to plan; allow room for trial and error.

26. Hang around Big Dreamers
A good support system of like-minded people helps in preserving big dreams.

27. Live a Well Balanced Life
Remember to take good care of yourself.

28. One Thing Not To Do
It is discouraging to hear a successful person belittling another person’s big dreams. Provide constructive feedback respectfully.

29. Overcome Criticism
Don't get distracted by critics, keep your vision alive and keep moving towards the finish line.

30. Take a Risk
Develop your risk tolerance; plan as best as you can, gradually build up your risk appetite by completing one small task at a time.

31. Help Other Big Dreamers
Other people’s big dreams are just as important as our own. Strive to help others to realize their dreams.

32. Reward Yourself
Take some time to reward yourself after achieving your big dream.

33. Keep Your Dream Alive
Identify what to achieve in life. Jump over the wall of fear. Chase your big dream with passion.