What can you do to think big in your (small) business?
The first thing that helps me to think big is having role models. Someone who is a few steps ahead of me and also someone who is much further ahead, so far ahead that I don't even dare to talk to them at this point.
Think about how you can learn from the very best in your industry. As an example, when Tony Robbins wanted to learn to play golf he hired the best golf teacher. To think big, you need inspiration from somebody while you grow your business. That person is probably the leader in your industry.
When you become the leader in your industry you will still seek inspiration from somewhere else, most likely leaders from other industries.
You do not need to do everything alone
The second thing that helps me to think big is to be part of a mastermind. A mastermind populated by people who share your ambition for personal and professional growth will encourage you to think big. The mastermind will push you out of your comfort zone and keep you accountable for taking action. If you are not in a mastermind right now, go and find one right now!
The thing that scares you the most is the thing you should be doing.
The third thing is to have a vision and track your goals, ideally on a daily basis. Thinking big is relative to where you are in your life and business so sometimes thinking big is just about making that phone call, sending that email or reaching out to someone e.g. a leader in your industry.
Mix things up and step out of your comfort zone
When I look back, I have, on several occasions, taken a big step out of my comfort zone. Even though in hindsight, the steps seemed to be small, they were huge for me at the time.
Here are few examples that are all related to how I got jobs in the past:
- a phone call led to me being hired as a CEO.
- I approached and spoke to a business leader, who offered me a job.
- I wrote a business plan, although I was told there was no job available… I got the job.
Three things I recommend you do to think big in your (small) business:
- Find your role models and study them
- Join a mastermind with ambitious entrepreneurs
- Create a vision and track your goals on a daily basis