“Martin Luther King Jr.… could have
settled for being just a preacher in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. He never
would have set out to accomplish his dream, a vision that changed our world
forever. People with the ability and the audacity to think big carve the path
to greatness” (20). This is how Kevin D. Johnson, author of The Entrepreneur Mind, closes his number
1 strategy called “Think Big.” This is one of the most important traits of
being an entrepreneur. Johnson explains, one does not dream for success, one
has to go out and find it. I completely agree with this philosophy. “Many
entrepreneurs lack the motivation to pursue big ideas… or have become
accustomed to going for low-hanging fruit” (17). Many entrepreneurs want to take the easy way
out, and don't think big. They don’t realize that a small decision can impact
their business significantly. Johnson also explains thinking big in a way I have
not thought of. He explains, thinking big is in the present moment. I have
always seen thinking big as something to reach for, something to work for, but
it is also all in the present moment.
Another important idea that Johnson
mentions is, people don't have the ability to think big, to see the future
because they are too comfortable in their environment, or limited by their
surroundings. This makes perfect sense to me.
Entrepreneurs may want to think big but they lack certain qualities or
don't see themselves working at a large corporation. If entrepreneurs don’t see themselves
successful in the present moment it may hold them back. Johnson explains it is
important to take small steps in order for one to feel successful and
confident. By taking small steps, one achieves a little of their goal everyday,
and eventually they will find themselves achieving the goal they wish to
accomplish. I am excited to continue reading this book, and hope to learn more
about how a successful entrepreneur operates.
This book already inspires me, and
I will take these strategies into account when trying to be a successful
entrepreneur at C4E.
I like this advice and hope to see you thinking big, starting with the project you're working on right now. I'm glad you're enjoying this book and getting so much out of it. These ideas are important ones, and I'm glad you're getting to think them over.
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