The Magic To Think Big
In order to achieve big goals we need to be willing to think big. Theoretically we all can do it. In reality, however, we often constrain ourselves, we have doubts in our skills and capabilities, and we might lack self-belief and confidence. As a result we do not see the big picture.
How to get rid off our self-imposed limitations? How to give ourselves a try? Below are my best strategies for you to become a Big Thinker and to experience its magic:
Live your dreams. If you can dream and imagine it, you can do it.
Allocate enough time to dream and to think. Sounds (too) obvious? Well, are you doing it?
Believe in you and your ideas. Then others will copy and follow you.
Think, feel, behave, and act positively. That will trigger a positive spiral of self-confidence and create a can-do-attitude.
Be bold and brave. Be daring and encourage yourself and others to fail.
Get on your feet again after each failure. Be proud of you. Analyze the reasons of the setbacks. Then look ahead, keep going and try it again, and again.
Delete the word "problem“ from your vocabulary and replace it with "solution.“
Think outside of the box. Think colours instead of numbers.
Surround yourself with like-minded believers, positive shapers, and creative makers. You are what you eat, i.e. you are affected by the company you keep.
Treat others with respect. Then they will support and respect you. This will strengthen your self-confidence, and – as a result – will stimulate your creativity and boldness.
Be prepared to be misunderstood (for a long time). Don′t question yourself too often. Instead try to explain your vision and don′t stray from your path, if you′re fully convinced. Stay focused.
Break down your vision into ambitious goals. Have them supported by a doable action plan. Take possible setbacks into account for your planning. They will naturally occur.
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Andreas von der Heydt
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Andreas von der Heydt is the Head and Director of Kindle Content at Amazon in Germany. Before that he hold various senior management positions at Amazon and L'Oréal. He's a leadership expert and management coach. He also founded Consumer Goods Club. Andreas worked and lived in Europe, Australia, the U.S. and Asia. Andreas enjoys blogging as a private person here on LinkedIn about various exciting topics. All statements made, opinions expressed, etc. in his articles only reflect his personal opinion.
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8 年Great pic. The linear path and its existing constructs can limit our brilliance as it's formulaic. Go to school, get a good job, climb the success ladder. Fine for some. Not for all. I use the ‘thinking from the end’ principle. Sometimes the ‘path’ to getting there has not surfaced in our consciousness, yet when we have faith in our ability to accomplish our ‘end’ result, the ‘how’ shows up.
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8 å¹´Except for this questionable tip that needs some explanation, all the others can certainly keep our spirit high while in fire. Who doesn't have any weak moments in life or business? Nevertheless, it is important to dream and set high targets as well as keep strong belief in what we do. Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie or Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg in our times, just to mention a few, are great examples of strong belief and determination. And big dreamers and visionaries in the first place. They are the ones who change the world.
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8 å¹´Be prepared to be misunderstood (for a long time). I like it ! It is about courage , learning ,persistnece and vision. Thanks for sharing
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8 å¹´Also it matters that stay strong and just do it what u believe in