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Summary of Dream Big 

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Many people have dreams, but not a lot of people know the next thing to do about them. These dreams determine the path you allow yourself to lead, which means you have to be ready to define them. To dream big and achieve those dreams, you need to know what you want, why you want it, and what you are going to do about it. There is a lot of noise in the world, and it is your job to wade through the noise and find your true calling. You will never know the magnitude of what you are capable of achieving until you try. “Dream Big” inspires you to think, find out where your purpose lies, and chart a course to get there. This summary offers a practical blueprint that helps you achieve your dreams, and it encourages you to take your dreams and turn them into an even bigger reality. The author, Bob Goff, is the longest-serving volunteer at Love Does, an organization dedicated to helping kids in Uganda, Somalia, Afghanistan, Nepal, and India. A retired lawyer, Goff is driven by a desire to love people and motivate others to do the same. In this summary, he shares invaluable advice that is guaranteed to inspire you to take the next big step that will lead you to success. “Let’s instead throw our efforts and emotional weight into those ambitions which will outlast us and leave all the rest behind.” ~ Bob Goff

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  • Summary of Dream Big
  • About the author
  • What is Dream Big about?
  • Who should read Dream Big
  • Topics in Dream Big
first key point

You have only one life, and it is up to you to make it extraordinary

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Some people seem to move from success to success, while others are stuck in a loop of pain, sadness and distress. Some people also have a rich and vibrant faith that is taking them places, while others believe the same things but struggle with their beliefs and keep trying to reconcile them with their lives. These two sets of people exist everywhere and are like this because of the choices they have made.
You need to figure out where you are before you can plot a course forward.
The fact is no map will take you where God wants to lead you. Yet there are plenty of clues out there for living the significant and meaningful life that Jesus talked about. Your understanding of who you are and how God sees you is worth all the time and energy you’ll put into the task. The trick to finding the real you is to figure out what is right after all the distractions, misstatements, and misunderstandings have been eliminated.

Your relationships play a big role too. Some people are easy to connect with. If you want to achieve great things, find a couple of these people to do life with. Also, find a couple of difficult people to engage with love. Don’t make them projects; make them friends.

While no efforts will be more important than loving God and the people around you, your ambitions can be much broader, more expansive, and more varied than this. Achieving your ambitions isn’t going to come easy, and it won’t be cheap. Don’t bail out, but remember the reason why you started.

Whether you are confused over your life’s choices, are already on the path to success, or are simply looking for ways to enrich your life, this summary is perfect for you. Keep reading to find out how you can dream big and bring those big dreams to reality.
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Your dream blooms when you are surrounded by people who love you and are willing to pick you up when you fall

Goff met his wife, Maria, thirty-five years ago and was immediately smitten. After a long period of showing her how much he liked her, she started liking him back. In his pursuit of Maria, he learned the importance of having ambition and staying after it, no matter how big or impossible it seemed. Goff knew what he wanted, why he wanted it and decided what he was going to do about it.
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Mistakes are inevitable; be careful not to let them define you

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A great way to grow is by honestly evaluating your wins and losses

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Change can get uncomfortable, but it is the only way that you can move from one stage to another

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The more available you are to help others through their needs, the more opportunities you unearth

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God created you to be unique; no one else is the same as you

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Be specific about the little things that matter to you because they point to your larger ambitions

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The path to your ambitions isn’t linear; keep moving through all the difficulties and failures until you win

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Identify ideas that are no longer useful to you, and replace them

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The ability to take risks can be the difference between average and extraordinary

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Learn from your failures, and continue making an effort to be better

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