Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

Let’s have a heart-to-heart about thinking big and shaking off the shackles of self-deprecation. I can’t help but reminisce about the days when our imaginations knew no bounds. As kids, we were the architects of fantastical worlds, the dreamers of grand adventures. We were extraordinary kids, unapologetically bold in our dreams.

The Power of Kid-Sized Imagination:
Remember when our minds were a canvas painted with the boldest of colors? We dreamt of becoming astronauts, pirates, wizards – you name it. Our dreams had no limits. We were the captains of our own ships, navigating uncharted waters with fearless enthusiasm.

From Extraordinary Kids to Ordinary Adults:
Fast forward to adulthood, and it’s almost as if someone flipped a switch. The vivid hues of our childhood imagination faded, replaced by the grayscale of routine and self-doubt. How did we go from being extraordinary kids to feeling like ordinary adults who’ve lost the ability to dream big?

The Self-Deprecation Trap:
Somewhere along the way, we started downplaying our dreams. We traded the audacity of big thinking for a quieter, more self-deprecating tone. “Maybe it’s too ambitious,” we say. “Perhaps I’m not cut out for it.” Self-deprecation becomes the unwelcome companion, whispering doubts where once there were bold declarations.

Embracing the Big Dreamer Within:
Here’s the reality check – we are still those extraordinary kids with the power to dream big. The only thing that changed is our perspective. It’s time to peel back the layers of self-doubt and rediscover the big dreamer within.

Thinking Big as a Superpower:
Thinking big is not a frivolous indulgence; it’s a superpower. It’s the force that propels us beyond mediocrity, beyond the ordinary. Remember, those childhood dreams weren’t naive fantasies; they were glimpses of the extraordinary lives we were destined to lead.

Silencing the Inner Critic:
The self-deprecating inner voice? It’s time to mute it. Every time it whispers, counter with a roar of affirmation. Remind yourself of the daring kid who believed in magic, and let that belief fuel your adult aspirations.

Rekindling the Imagination Flames:
It’s not about regressing to childhood but reclaiming the imaginative vigor that fueled our youthful dreams. Picture your aspirations in the vibrant colors of possibility. Let your imagination dance in the realm of what could be, unburdened by the weight of self-limiting beliefs.

A Call to Dream Big Again:
So, fellow dreamer, let’s make a pact. Let’s reclaim our big dreams, revive the extraordinary kid within, and defy the ordinary narrative. It’s time to break free from the self-deprecation trap and embrace the audacious, exhilarating power of thinking big.

Here’s to dreaming big and living even bigger,

Joy Junkie!