3 Ways To Think Big

Author : tracy Are you a big thinker? Most of us go along just seeing things as they are and ourselves as we are and making do with that That is why our lives usually do not change very much
Big thinkers are big achievers They see what could be instead of what is They see themselves as people who are capable of making a difference Here are 3 ways to shift your thinking so that you expand your vision and then improve your performance

1) Change your vocabulary
The important thing about a person’s vocabulary is the effect his words have on himself and on others Each word creates a picture in our minds If I say that “We face a problem” then other people will have a picture in their minds of something difficult and unpleasant to solve If I say that “We face a challenge” then they will have a picture in their minds of something pleasant to do, a fun sport
A person who thinks big is an expert at creating positive, optimistic, forward thinking pictures in the minds of both themselves and others It is all about how you look at things A small thinker might say “The competition has all the advantages How do you expect me to sell against them?” whereas the big thinker might say “It is true the competition is strong but nobody ever has all the advantages Let us put our heads together and figure out a way to beat them at their own game”
A big thinker uses cheerful positive words to describe how he is feeling, and to describe other people He uses positive language to encourage others and he compliments others at every opportunity He uses positive words (encouraging and promising victory) when he outlines plans to others

2) Change your attitude
There are 3 attitudes you need to take The first is “I am enthusiastic” When you are enthusiastic about something, you soon develop enthusiastic followers, and are on your way to success To develop enthusiasm, you can learn more about the topic, person, or place You can also shake hands, smile, and talk like you really mean it Look alive You can also broadcast good news wherever and whenever possible, because it makes both you and others feel better
The second attitude is “You are important” Everybody needs to feel important if they are to succeed It pays to make “little people” feel like they’re important And when you make them feel important, you help yourself feel important too If you picture other people at their best, they will live up to that You’ll get better cooperation and performance out of them Practice appreciating and praising others at every opportunity Call people by their names Go out of your way to do nice things for them
The third attitude is “Service first” Look for ways to give people more than they expect to get Ask yourself “How can I give more than is expected from me?” Find ways to increase your value to others

3) Manage your environment
Our environment, including the people we spend time with, affects the way we think We learn from other people If we surround ourselves with negative small-minded people, we become negative and small-minded, but if we surround ourselves with positive ambitious people we become positive and ambitious Make sure you hang around with the right people, the people who you admire and want to become like Accept comments that you can’t do something only as a challenge to prove that you can do it Get your advice only from successful people Join new organizations and circulate in new groups Select some friends who have views different than your own This will stimulate your mind Never gossip; if you are going to talk about others, only say positive things
Buy the best goods and services It actually is better to have a few things that are expensive and good quality, then many things that are cheap and junky It saves you money in the long run If you develop an instinct for quality then other people will rate you more highly, if perhaps subconsciously

If you change your vocabulary, your attitude, and your environment, you will develop the ability to think big You will have more confidence in yourself and your capabilities You will be surrounded by people who will do their best to help you You will be happier This is the way to achieve everything you’ve always wanted to
Tracy Crowe is the author of this article.
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