Comments on: Blow the Lid Off Yourself by Thinking Big

By: Alex - unleash reality

Alex - unleash reality — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:13:21 +0000

really liked the roosevelt speech. good ol hearty inspiration =D makes my soul smile

i like the big vs small thoughts quote too. makes you think big thoughts.

really cool Seth Godin quote, “the only thing worse than starting and not finishing is not starting at all”.

lately i’ve been more for no thought. like trying to think stops you from having profound thoughts. let go and it flows.

power stuff
alex

By: Kikolani

Kikolani — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:30:39 +0000

Trying something big and failing at least means that you did try. You won’t have to wonder years down the road if you could have done something more if you had gave it a shot. And probably by going through the process of attempting such a big goal will give you the confidence and experience that you can go for something else big, but different.

~ Kristi

By: Robin Easton

Robin Easton — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:45:13 +0000

I think one of the biggest steps we can make is DECIDING that we are going to think BIG, even if we don’t yet know how to or quite what that means, simply making that decision that we are not going to limit ourselves with “I can’t, It won’t, There’s no way, blah, blah blah”, that we are going to at least keep an open mind will immediately begin to open us up to new ideas, ways of acting, thinking and living. Kind of like the old saying, “Jump and net will appear.” Often if people can’t see the answer, the solution, the way out, etc. they won’t jump, won’t even court an open mind. So THAT ends THAT right THERE! LOL! But if we can at least open our minds eventually the whole bit Universe out there will start to pour in. For me it never fails. The biggest battle is not finding the solution or answer; the biggest battle is DECIDING that we are going to get out of our own way, that we will keep an open mind, a VERY open mind.

Great article as usual, very inspiring and uplifting. Much needed in the world. Thank you dear Stephen!

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:12:39 +0000

That Teddy Roosevelt quote is off the hook. Dude lived a life filled with quotable moments, but that one right there might just be his best.

By: Laurie | Express Yourself to Success

Laurie | Express Yourself to Success — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:29:37 +0000

Good post – thanks.

Sometimes I find it easier to choose who I tell my big thinking to. I’ve learned that not everyone can handle it because it can bring up their fears and then they have an uncontrollable urge to tell me. I only tell the people around me who are also inclined to think big because not only will they “get it” but also they are more willing to think of ways that they can be help me progress to the levels I want to go (and vice versa).

By: Karl Staib - Work Happy Now

Karl Staib - Work Happy Now — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:08:29 +0000

I’ve fallen into the “thinking too small trap.” I’ve thought of grand plans, but I was afraid to execute them because I didn’t think they were possible. I’m finally letting go of this small thinking and allowing myself to reach for new universes. I still hear that little voice that says you can’t do it.

I just listen and say, “You make a strong argument, but not strong enough.” Of course I will never get to where I need to be if I keep the status quo, but there is no fun in that.

The fun is trying so hard and learning so much that it just makes the next try that much easier.

By: Vin | NaturalBias.com

Vin | NaturalBias.com — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:34:07 +0000

Thank you Stephen for an inspiring article! It’s so easy to be discouraged by minor setbacks. By reminding yourself of the “big” goal and that you have the capability to achieve it, I believe that it influences the day to day behavior that will ultimately make the difference of whether or not you achieve the goal.

By: CHristiaanH

CHristiaanH — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:06:22 +0000

Another great article Stephen,

Somehow it reminds me of a problem a lot of us have: We over think things and end up doing nothing.

An empowering thought would be: “I don’t know how to do that, but I’ll figure it out when I get there.” Instead of needing to know every little detail before we dare to start. Most of us panic when this situation arises and we don’t know what to do. But if we trust on our life experience we almost always will find a solution somehow.

Just get stuck in there and figure things out as you go along. Indeed Imperfect action s better than no action at all.

By: Stephen Mills

Stephen Mills — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:59:48 +0000

@Jonathan, thanks! I have a book about getting out of my own way. I need to read it. I wish I had 8 hours a day to read. I’ve been reading while walking around my home instead of sitting in my recliner lately. I actually think I absorb more that way.

@Mark, Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

@Darren, thank you and you’re welcome.

@Giovanna, thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it.

By: Giovanna Garcia

Giovanna Garcia — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:49:17 +0000

This is a great one, everyone should read this post. I will stumble it so more people can get this message.
“If he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” — Theodore Roosevelt
Think Big! Not just think big but “Blow the lid off….BIG”
You ROCK.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action