The document provides tips for how to dream big and achieve your goals. It recommends defining your big dream, breaking it down into smaller goals and steps, taking consistent action, and persisting through challenges. Key traits of successful dreamers are having a bold long-term vision, pursuing goals incrementally with determination and flexibility, and getting support from other dreamers.

1. HOW TO
DREAM BIG

2. 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.
● A big dream is a bold vision of the future.

3. 2. THE DREAMING PROCESS
● Knowing what your big dream is, why and when to
achieve it, is a powerful driving force.
● You can have more than one big dream; however
pursue one big dream at a time.

4. 3. HOW BIG IS YOUR VISION?
● Have a compelling reason to get out of bed every
morning.
● Ask yourself - Are your dreams big enough?

5. 4. THE JOURNEY TO A DREAM
● Start off with a big vision then break it down into bite-
sized pieces.
● Do one small thing every day aimed at achieving your
big dream.

6. 5. PERSEVERING
● It takes hard work and patience to accomplish your
dreams.
● There will be challenges and adversities along the
way.

7. 6. WRITE YOUR BIG DREAM
● The act of writing down your big dream signifies a
commitment to yourself.
● Be specific regarding what your dream is and why you
want to achieve it.

8. 7. SETTING GOALS
● Develop smaller goals which all feed into your big
dream.
● Set a deadline for achieving the overall dream and
mini-deadlines for goals.

9. 8. ILLUSTRATING YOUR VISION
● Develop a visual portfolio of what your definition of
success looks like.
● Regularly look at images that illustrate the outcome
of your big dream.

10. 9. LIFE CYCLE OF A BIG DREAM
● Begin with a big vision then break it down into small
steps.
● Anticipate risks and challenges. Track performance.
Make corrections along the way.

11. 10. ACTION PLAN
● Strategize and develop a plan for how you will
achieve your dream.
● Celebrate each time you reach a milestone and keep
moving forward.

12. 11. NO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
● Big dreams rarely have an instruction manual; you
figure it out as you go.
● Work towards your dream and resolve challenges as
you encounter them.

13. 12. YOU HAVE TO TAKE ACTION
● Without action, big dreams are simply dreams.
● Get started, break away from fear and start acting on
your dreams.

14. 13. ASK QUESTIONS
● Ask lots of questions about different things in life.
Why are things the way they are?
● Listen to input and insights from others.

15. 14. POWER OF INCREMENTALISM
● Start small, small actions taken add up over time.
● Taking small steps leads to momentum.

16. 15. WHY BIG DREAMS DIE
● Dream killers include fear, giving up, poor planning,
fatigue and poor execution.
● Other dream killers: trying to do it all at once, worrying
over things you can't control, doubt, pessimism,
procrastinating and making excuses.

17. 16. TRAITS OF BIG DREAMERS
● Big dreamers have a burning desire to achieve their
dreams. Big dreamers dream big then take action.
● Traits: courageous; innovative; curious; visionary; risk-
takers; big thinkers; persistent; dissatisfied with the
status quo; comfortable with small wins along the
way or incremental growth.

18. 17. SELF-LIMITING BELIEFS
● Half the battle is won in your mind. Practice positive
self-talk and have thoughts of expectancy.
● Be your number one champion and believe you
deserve to achieve your big dreams. Overcome self-
limiting beliefs.

19. 18. FEAR OF FAILURE
● Many people do not pursue their big dreams because
of fear of failure.
● Failure is a possibility but it should not hold you back
from taking action.

20. 19. WORKING WITH OTHERS
● Big dreams are achieved faster through working with
others.
● Ask for help when you need it.

21. 20. LEARN ABOUT DREAMERS
● Learn how successful people have achieved their
dreams.
● Read books and listen to motivational audio and
videos.

22. 21. SHARE YOUR BIG DREAM
● Share your big dream with a few people who you
trust.
● Sharing you dream creates public accountability to
motivate you to take action.

23. 22. BIG PICTURE THINKING
● The ability to see the whole, the parts and how they
are interconnected is critical.
● Visualize the relationship between a single brick, the
blueprints and a finished building and vice versa.

24. 23. WATCH HOW YOU SPEAK
● Which words do you choose when you speak about
your big dream? Choose your words carefully – use
empowering words.
● Don’t self-sabotage yourself with your words. Think
possibilities and speak possibilities.

25. 24. FORKS IN THE ROAD
● A big dream can be a catalyst for major changes in
your life.
● Major turning points in life include changing careers
or starting your own business.

26. 25. ALLOW FLEXIBILITY
● Everything doesn’t go according to plan; allow room
for trial and error.
● You will learn from mistakes and failures.

27. 26. HANG AROUND BIG DREAMERS
● Build or join a community of big dreamers. Share your
big dreams and energize each other.
● A good support system of like-minded people helps in
preserving big dreams.

28. 27. LIVE A WELL BALANCED LIFE
● Remember to take good care of yourself.
● Have fun in life and get enough sleep.

29. 28. ONE THING NOT TO DO
● lt is discouraging to hear a successful person
ridiculing or belittling another person’s big dreams.
● As a successful person you should teach others
about your failures and mistakes. Don’t just poke
holes on other people’s dreams. Provide constructive
feedback respectfully.

30. 29. OVERCOME CRITICISM
● Detractors and dream predators will criticize you and
your big idea and tell you how unrealistic you are.
● Don't get distracted by critics, keep your vision alive
and keep moving towards the finish line.

31. 30. TAKE A RISK
● There is an element of risk in pursuing your big
dreams. You do not know if your dream will work out
or not.
● Develop your risk tolerance; plan as best as you can,
gradually build up your risk appetite by completing
one small task at a time.

32. 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.
● It is very exciting to see others succeeding in their
calling and talents.

33. 32. REWARD YOURSELF
● Take some time to reward yourself after achieving
your big dream.
● Share your story with someone to encourage and
inspire others to pursue their big dreams.

34. 33. KEEP YOUR DREAM ALIVE
● Identify what to achieve in life. Jump over the wall of
fear. Chase your big dream with passion.
● Keep your dream alive. Write it down in specific
sentences, read it out aloud and record yourself.

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