"No debes tener miedo de soñar un poco más grande, cariño"

Dreaming big isn't just for the poets and the idealists. We all have dreams, and sometimes, we don't realize just how limited our vision can be. We're often scared to step out of our comfort zones and let our imaginations take flight. Why? Because the bigger the dream, the bigger the potential for failure—and that can be terrifying. But here's the kicker: if you don't dare to dream big, you're selling yourself short. You’re missing out on the chance to achieve something extraordinary.

Think back to when you were a kid. You probably wanted to be an astronaut, or a rock star, or maybe the president. You didn’t limit yourself, because you hadn’t yet learned the adult habit of being "realistic." That’s what this advice is all about—recapturing that childlike audacity to dream without boundaries.

Take J.K. Rowling, for instance. In the early 1990s, she was a single mother living on state benefits, struggling to make ends meet. But she had a dream—to write a book about a young wizard named Harry Potter. Despite numerous rejections from publishers who thought a book for kids about magic was a non-starter, she persisted. Imagine if she had been afraid to dream big. The world would have missed out on one of the most beloved book series of all time, and she wouldn’t have become the success story she is today.

So how can you apply this in your own life? First, give yourself permission to dream without constraints. Grab a journal, or open a new document on your computer, and write down the wildest, most ambitious goals you can think of. Don’t censor yourself. Whether it’s starting your own business, traveling the world, or inventing something that changes lives, let your imagination run wild.

Next, think of small steps you can take toward making these dreams a reality. Break them down into manageable tasks. If your dream is to write a novel, start by setting aside 30 minutes a day to write. If you want to travel, begin by saving a small amount of money each week. The key is to start. Once you take those first steps, the path will become clearer.

Now, let me paint a picture for you. Imagine you’re at a coffee shop with a friend. You tell them about this crazy idea you’ve been mulling over—maybe it’s starting a gourmet food truck business. Your friend raises an eyebrow and asks, “Aren’t there already a ton of food trucks? What makes yours special?” Instead of letting that doubt creep in, you explain your unique twist—a menu that changes daily based on local produce. Your friend’s skepticism fades, replaced by a look of intrigue. This conversation gives you the nudge you need to start researching your idea, drafting a business plan, and eventually, hitting the streets with your culinary dream.

The bottom line? Don’t be afraid to dream a little bigger. Your imagination is the only limit. Embrace the possibility of failure as part of the journey, not an endpoint. The world needs more dreamers—people who can see beyond the horizon and aren’t afraid to chase the extraordinary. And who knows? You might just find that the wildest, most outrageous dream you have isn’t so impossible after all.