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Playing Small will Never Serve You

Dec 01, 2024

Dream Big, Act Bold.

We all have dreams. Big ones, small ones, ones we’ve had for years but haven’t pursued. And too often, we play small with those dreams. We convince ourselves that "one day" we’ll act on them, or we wait for the "perfect" time. But here’s the truth: your dreams deserve bold action now.

I remember when I was 33 and had the opportunity to return to graduate school. At the time, I had a secure career, a family, and a comfortable life. It would’ve been easy to play it safe, to stay where I was. But something inside me knew I was playing small. I knew there was more for me, more I could contribute, more I could become. So, I took the leap. I acted boldly. And that decision changed the trajectory of my life.

Here’s what I know now:

  • Playing small never serves you. When you shrink your dreams, you shrink your life. Bold action is the only way to truly live into your potential.
  • There’s never a "perfect" time. The stars will never align perfectly for you to pursue your dreams. The right time is now.
  • Bold action is a mindset. It’s about deciding that your dreams are worth it and taking steps—however small—to move toward them.

 

So, here’s my invitation to you: dream big, but more importantly, act bold. Take that first step, make that bold decision, and watch how your life begins to expand.

Because playing small will never serve you. But bold action? That’s where the magic happens. 

 

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