Start Small And Dream Big
-Robert Kiyosaki
Welcome and thank you for returning to the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This is the March edition of the blog. Last week we talked about Expanding Your Horizons. This week's topic is Start Small.
We all have big dreams and aspirations to build something or to become something great. That's a great mindset to have. The other side to that is the part a lot of people are missing including myself from time to time. We forget to start with the little things. We tend to get caught up with the people and companies that are already big. Its easy to envision in your mind that is where you want to be right now but it doesn't work that way. You have to understand that even Apple and Microsoft had very small and humble beginnings.
You have to master the small stuff before you can conquer the big things. If you just jump straight into the big stuff you are sure to fail as you have not put in the time and work to build a strong foundation. We all know that if your foundation is weak everything that you have built up to that point will crumble beneath you. There are examples all around you that you haven't paid close attention to. Facebook once started out as a small social media app for just college students to connect with others who had similar interest and ideals. Now look at Facebook, they are a juggernaut in the social media market. Like I mentioned before, Microsoft started in Bill Gates garage as an idea and dream that not many people wanted to believe and invest in. Now those who didn't make that initial investment are regretting it.
It’s like the old saying "How do you eat an entire elephant? One bit at a time" That is the mentality you have to take when trying to execute any plan. Its easy to succumb to the feeling of urgency to do everything now. Sometimes that is needed depending on the situation, but that is the quickest way to sabotage your plans. Establish good habits and be consistent at the little things first. Many small victories lead to a big victory
Stay focused on longevity and building long term momentum. Continue to conquer the small things that will help you get towards your bigger goal.
We all have big dreams and aspirations to build something or to become something great. That's a great mindset to have. The other side to that is the part a lot of people are missing including myself from time to time. We forget to start with the little things. We tend to get caught up with the people and companies that are already big. Its easy to envision in your mind that is where you want to be right now but it doesn't work that way. You have to understand that even Apple and Microsoft had very small and humble beginnings.
You have to master the small stuff before you can conquer the big things. If you just jump straight into the big stuff you are sure to fail as you have not put in the time and work to build a strong foundation. We all know that if your foundation is weak everything that you have built up to that point will crumble beneath you. There are examples all around you that you haven't paid close attention to. Facebook once started out as a small social media app for just college students to connect with others who had similar interest and ideals. Now look at Facebook, they are a juggernaut in the social media market. Like I mentioned before, Microsoft started in Bill Gates garage as an idea and dream that not many people wanted to believe and invest in. Now those who didn't make that initial investment are regretting it.
It’s like the old saying "How do you eat an entire elephant? One bit at a time" That is the mentality you have to take when trying to execute any plan. Its easy to succumb to the feeling of urgency to do everything now. Sometimes that is needed depending on the situation, but that is the quickest way to sabotage your plans. Establish good habits and be consistent at the little things first. Many small victories lead to a big victory
Stay focused on longevity and building long term momentum. Continue to conquer the small things that will help you get towards your bigger goal.
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