"El mundo solo existe en tus ojos. Puedes hacerlo tan grande o tan pequeño como quieras."

The core idea here is simple: the way you perceive the world shapes your experience of it. Your perspective can either expand your life and opportunities or confine them. If you see the world as full of possibilities and wonder, it's going to feel vast and exciting. On the flip side, if you see it as limited or filled with obstacles, it will seem small and restrictive.

Think about it—this idea has been around for a while. There’s a reason why so many self-help gurus and philosophers emphasize the power of mindset. This quote is all about that. It's saying that your perception is everything. It doesn't matter what the actual circumstances are; what matters is how you see them.

Let's go back in time a bit. Imagine being a pioneer in the 1800s, settling in the American West. For some, the vast plains and rugged mountains were intimidating and full of dangers. For others, they were the land of opportunity and adventure. The latter group, who saw the West as a place to build a new life, often thrived because their perspective allowed them to see challenges as adventures and problems as puzzles to be solved.

One modern example of this idea in action is the story of J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series. Before she became a worldwide sensation, she was a single mother, living on welfare, struggling to make ends meet. From one angle, her world could have looked very small—limited by her financial situation and personal struggles. But in her mind, she saw a world full of magic and endless possibilities. She wrote her first book in cafes while her baby slept, holding onto the vision of a bigger world. Her perspective not only changed her life but also expanded the imaginations of millions of readers around the world.

So, how can you apply this wisdom in your life? Start by taking a close look at your own perspective. Are there areas where you're seeing limits instead of opportunities? Maybe you think you can't switch careers because you're too old or don’t have the right qualifications. Flip that around. What if your experience and wisdom are exactly what a new industry needs? Or maybe you think you’re too shy to make new friends. What if there are people out there who would love your quiet company?

Imagine this: You're at a party, feeling out of place because you don’t know anyone. You can either stand in the corner, focusing on how awkward you feel, or you can decide that this is an exciting chance to meet new people. You might start by simply smiling at someone or making a small comment about the food. That one little shift in perspective—from feeling like an outsider to seeing an opportunity—can make the party feel like a whole new world.

In the end, it's all about the lens through which you view your life. Next time you’re faced with a challenge, try to see it as an adventure. Open your eyes to the possibilities, and you'll find that your world is as big as you want it to be. We all have this incredible power to shape our own reality—so why not choose to see a world that’s full of wonder and opportunity?