DREAM BIG

Napoleon Hill said, “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve” . This is a powerful quote. The key word in the quote is “believe”. It is easy to conceive of an idea; that means that we think it. I think about things all the time. I think that I want to be thin, rich, successful. However, my dreams are lacking some key ingredients.



First of all, I need a plan to make them happen and I need to absolutely BELIEVE that I can make them come true. The believing part is the hard part for me. There are lots of times that I have a dream in my MIND thinking it, or in my MOUTH talking about it, but I have a hard time getting it in my HEART believing it! The heart is where the magic happens. When we doubt ourselves, it is hard to make dreams come true. We have to truly believe that we have the power to make them real.


I think of it sort of the way I think about food. If I eat a steady diet of junk food, my body won’t be healthy. I have to keep telling myself, “Junk in ~ Junk out”. So, if I want to be strong and healthy, I need to eat healthful foods and a balanced diet. That doesn’t just happen. I have to have a plan for my meals and snacks, go to the store to buy those healthful foods, prepare the healthful foods, and then eat them. I have to believe that I am worth the effort and that I can do what it takes to be a healthy person.


It is the same with thinking and dreaming. If I don’t “feed” myself strong, positive thoughts, my dreams won’t become a reality. “Junk in ~Junk out”, just like food. You have to have a plan, take action, and follow through.


Well, you’re asking, how do I go about getting “Quality in ~ Quality out”? Here’s one way that works for me.


1. State the goal out loud.

2. Write it down on paper. (I put mine on the mirror where I can see it every day).

3. Read it out loud every day.

4. Make a plan to accomplish the goal and write down the plan, step by step.

5. Write down a date for you to reach your goal.

6. Follow your plan.

7. Before you know it, you’ll BELIEVE in your ability to achieve your goal. Why? Because you are making it happen!

So, DREAM BIG!!! You have the power ... you can do it!