"Las personas que sueñan pequeños sueños continúan viviendo como personas pequeñas."

When we think about the essence of the quote, it’s really about ambition and the scale of our dreams. If you dream small, you tend to live a small, perhaps unremarkable life. On the flip side, big dreams can push you to grow, to challenge yourself, and to achieve things you never thought possible. It’s almost like saying the size of your dreams is directly linked to the size of your life’s impact and your personal growth.

Historically, many great innovators, leaders, and creators were big dreamers. Think of Martin Luther King Jr. His dream wasn't just for a minor improvement in civil rights; it was a vision of profound and sweeping change across an entire nation. His big dream helped ignite a movement that changed the course of history. Similarly, entrepreneurs like Elon Musk or Steve Jobs weren’t just dreaming of small gadgets—they envisioned transforming entire industries and, in Musk’s case, potentially life on other planets.

Let’s take a real-life example to see how this idea plays out in practice. Consider J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series. She was a single mother living on welfare in Edinburgh, Scotland, but she had this big, almost crazy dream of a young wizard and a magical world. Despite numerous rejections and obstacles, she held onto that dream. If she had dreamt smaller—say, just writing a short story for local magazines—she might never have created one of the most beloved and influential series in modern literature. Her big dream didn’t just change her life, it changed millions of readers’ lives and created a massive cultural phenomenon.

So, how can you apply this wisdom to your own life? Start by not limiting yourself. When you set goals or envision your future, allow yourself to think big. It’s easy to get bogged down by practicalities and fears, but try to push those aside, at least in the dreaming phase. Write down your big dreams. Break them into smaller, actionable steps if you need to, but don’t shrink the dream itself. Surround yourself with big thinkers and seek out inspiration from those who’ve achieved what you aspire to.

Imagine you’re at a crossroads. You could choose a safe, predictable path—work a steady job, live in a comfortable house, take a vacation once a year. There’s nothing wrong with that, but what if you dared to dream bigger? What if you aimed to start your own business, travel the world, or create something entirely new? It might be riskier, yes, but the potential for growth and fulfillment could be exponentially greater.

Consider the story of a friend of mine, let’s call her Sarah. She was always passionate about cooking, but she worked a typical 9-5 office job. Her dream wasn’t just to be a good cook, but to own a Michelin-star restaurant. It sounded far-fetched, but she started small—taking culinary classes, working in kitchens, saving money. It was tough, no doubt about it. But over the years, her big dream pushed her to acquire skills, take risks, and seize opportunities she wouldn’t have even noticed if she had dreamt smaller. Today, she runs a successful restaurant and is working towards that Michelin star.

So, don’t be afraid of big dreams. Embrace them, chase them, and let them pull you into a bigger, more impactful life. Dreaming big isn’t just about the end goal—it’s about the journey and the growth you experience along the way.