Are you thinking big enough?

In today's economy where everyone needs to think out of the box, playing it safe won't cut it. But there's a tendency to do that anyway. What's needed is innovation--new ways of thinking and acting.

How do we get ourselves to think in an innovative way--to think bigger? By acknowledging our talent and our intuitive sense of knowing what's right. Yes, you have the answers to solve tough challenges.  You have the ability to change the conversation and get a group of people excited about a potential solution.

Believe in yourself.  Have confidence in your ability to turn things around.  Even if you are not feeling particularly confident at the moment, "act as if" you feel that way and take the next right action.

The real shame is when we hold ourselves back because of a false belief we have about ourselves or the situation we are in, or the people around us.

What false belief about yourself are you buying into? Become aware of it, and ask yourself, is that really true?

No, it isn't. So replace this thought with a positive one. It is the nature of the mind to keep churning out thoughts, some positive, some negative. What counts is what you pay attention to.  If you focus on a thought about yourself that is negative, it will stop you from taking action. Take on an affirmative thought.

You have the power to make a difference, at this very moment. Think Bigger about your abilities and don't be afraid of taking a Smart Risk.