Comments on: Permission to Think Big

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:58:03 +0000

@jonathan, I don’t have a story about a near death experience or anything like that. I’d have to give a lot of credit to a select groups of friends who were with me in college when I discovered personal development. We just sat around for hours, late into the night, and talked about our dreams. Each one challenged the other to think 10 times as big, and always asked “Why not?”

By: jonathanfigaro

jonathanfigaro — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:08:30 +0000

Hey Alex.

what happened in your life that made you decide to THINK BIG?

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:07:50 +0000

Hi Alex, I want to thank you for this article – just yesterday I made a decision to take a risk and this article has just confirmed for me that’s what I am supposed to do – I am listening to the universe thank you again – p.s I love that you took the high road with that lady and I am sure the results were better and less energy was exerted.
Take care.
Crystal

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Valuable Lines From Various Personal Development Writers — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:02:46 +0000

[...] Scott’s article here discussed assessing the limitations of decisions you make, so that you don’t take on items you can’t sustain over longer periods of time, preventing future disappointment and anguish.? This relates to the concept of “spreading yourself too thin”. Most of our decisions in life are based on whether or not we can give ourselves permission to tackle the big things. – Alex Shalman [...]

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:27:27 +0000

As always, your insight inspires me. Thanks for your efforts in sharing these thoughts. I believe it is true that we become like those we hang around with. I’m glad to hang around with you.

By: MLDina

MLDina — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:58:09 +0000

I think if most of the world took a breath before making a decision to be frustrated v. calm, well…ok frustrated (especially in a traffic accident) would probably win out- but it’s taking a breath that counts. You control how you feel and deal with situations and it does more harm than good to get upset. It honestly does drive your success as your mood and ability to handle difficult situations tell a lot about how you’ll react under stress and work-related pressure.

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:49 +0000

A little self-reliance goes a long way in so many ways from EQ to courageous actions.

By: hesbon kerongo

hesbon kerongo — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:00:07 +0000

very thoughtful article, am inspired by having the person to think big. which can achive a lot. thanks

By: JC

JC — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:06:05 +0000

Very inspiring article. I would have lost my temper right then and there.

By: Jonathan Lockwood

Jonathan Lockwood — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:52:48 +0000

‘Give yourself permission.’ I’ve always liked that term. I gave myself permission to examine all the evidence about the religion in which I was raised–and, upon doing so, discovered it wasn’t what I thought it was. The resulting freedom is beyond quantification.

Nice piece.

By: Dragos Roua

Dragos Roua — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:30:04 +0000

That’s a really good point on self imposed limits. It points out very clearly that most of what we perceive as impossible it has been first “made” impossible by our beliefs, which acted like filters on reality. Those filters are keeping us away from our dreams and they are responsible by the vast majority of what we call “problems”.

The good thing is that those filters are, like you said, removable. All it needs is a choice.

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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:40:38 +0000

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By: @SarahMerion

@SarahMerion — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:32:56 +0000

I love your last point – great article! Thanks for pointing out the little blessings in unwanted situations.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:21:37 +0000

I would have bitched the lady out…of course, you need to understand that I live here in Little Saigon, and Vietnamese people can’t drive worth a crap. Before you rush to conclusions and judge me for being something I’m not, try taking a drive down Bolsa Avenue….you’ll agree with me.

You’re right though, we have choice no matter what, and how we decide to move or act on those choices deeply effect our lives.

By: Lisis

Lisis — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:49:18 +0000

Great post, Alex! I especially liked the concrete example of Erin Pavlina’s story. Going from $10 per hour to $800 per hour is quite a jump… very inspiring. Not that it all comes down to money, but rather the ability to have more time to spend doing things she loves (including how she earns her living).

Thanks!!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:54:31 +0000

Great post

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:04:06 +0000

@Anna Try the Earth-Roll

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:03:02 +0000

i am suddenly in the mood for sushi thanks to this wonderful article

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:21:09 +0000

Thanks for your feedback everyone!!

By: Brandon Merhout

Brandon Merhout — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:00:38 +0000

As always, excellent work Alex. : | <— And that is the money you could be saving with Geico.

By: d1d0

d1d0 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:57:59 +0000

I agree. Leaders are self elected.

You can’t wait for permission to think big. Especially considering that your life quality is directly related to the standards you set for yourself.

By: Mary Beth Broderson-Soper

Mary Beth Broderson-Soper — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:49:20 +0000

perfect timing. i just got laid off two weeks ago and have been thinking of starting my own bookkeeping service while job hunting. Better ‘think big’ and get moving on starting my own business!

By: tiffany

tiffany — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:45:59 +0000

This is such powerful advice! I think we often forget the power of our own thoughts! Thank you for the reminder.

By: Marina Tsipenyuk

Marina Tsipenyuk — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:15:08 +0000

Great article, Alex! I love the picture that goes along with it.