FILEX 2014
PRESENTER
BIGGER IS BETTER:
HERE’S WHY…
Thinking small is a sure-fire way to limit your success. When you think
big, you can change your life – and the world – writes Michael Port.
H
ands down, bigger is better.
Not in the gas guzzling SUV
sort of way, but when it
comes to the thoughts and ideas that
are travelling through your mind, yes,
bigger is better.
Bring big thoughts front and centre.
It’s your mind that will change your life
– and the world. When you think big,
you’re large and in charge. In fact, did
you realise that big thoughts:
1. Are an act of abundance
To think big is an act of originality and
creation – an act of abundance. When
you think small, you resist your nature and
create false scarcity. Big thoughts confirm
the truth. You are more than enough. You
will accomplish all you set out to. The
world is yours for the taking – so go grab it!
2. Embrace a judge-less world 4. Expand and accept 6. Foster authenticity
Big thoughts oppose the judging world.
We’re not here to judge or be judged.
Imagine if you never accepted the
limited views of others? That’s right!
Your individuality reigns supreme. Big
thinkers embrace their own uniqueness
and innate talents and refute limitations
placed by others. Bigger invites challenges. It expands
your personal capacity and confidence.
On the flip side, small thoughts crave
pre-ordained outcomes. Of course,
thinking big can be scary and when we
fear the unknown, we crave control. But
we need to accept control for what it is
– a farce. Be daring, and see where your
big thoughts take you. Thinking big aligns the public and the
private you. Your heart is free to speak
the truth and authentic actions follow.
Full self-expression is the height of ‘big
bliss’ and the start of accomplishing all
you desire.
3. Collaborate and foster equality
Big thinking starts with: a) helping,
and; b) allowing yourself to be helped.
People who play small think they have
to do it all themselves. The truth is,
when you help another you break down
false separations – the ‘us’ versus ‘them’
syndrome. We are all interconnected.
True collaboration gives and accepts. It’s
a beautiful explosion of equality, respect,
love and creativity. Open yourself up to
receiving as often as you give.
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5. Bring the joy of promises
The act of making promises is
liberating. It gives you all the
permission you need to do big things
and make creative adjustments
along the way. Take some breathing
room while you are fulfilling your
individual commitments. Let go of
rigid outcomes. If you think it has to
be perfect, you may never attempt to
realise your big burning desires.
7. Encourage congruency and
integrity
Big thinking and living with integrity go
hand in hand. To live without integrity is
to purposefully diminish your chances
of success. In today’s world, telling the
truth might just be a revolutionary act. It
doesn’t get much bigger than that.
8. Bring grace and fluidity
Thinking big is adaptive. It is not
transactional. It allows us to connect to
others, but not be attached. It allows our
networks, friends, colleagues and even