Why Little Plans Don't Move You: A Discussion on Ambition
Make no little plans! That’s the rallying cry we’re diving into today, inspired by the words of architect Daniel Burnham, who played a pivotal role in shaping Chicago. We explore how big plans have the power to stir our spirits, ignite our ambitions, and pull us forward even through the toughest days. Little plans, on the other hand, just don’t cut it—they lack the magic to inspire and motivate us. We'll reflect on the importance of dreaming big, even if those dreams aren’t always practical or quick to achieve. So, what’s the size of your plans? Let’s get into it!
Takeaways:
- We should never underestimate the power of big plans to inspire and motivate us.
- Little plans may not stir our passions or drive us to achieve greater things.
- Big plans can outlive us and create a lasting impact beyond our lifetimes.
- The challenge is to dream big, even when practicality suggests we shouldn't.
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Transcript
This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net make no little plans.
Speaker B:That's the start of a quote from.
Speaker A:Daniel Burnham.
Speaker B:The architect who helped shape Chicago.
Speaker A:Make no little plans, he said.
Speaker A:They have no magic to stir men's.
Speaker B:Blood and.
Speaker A:Probably themselves will not be.
Speaker B:Realized because, well, little.
Speaker A:Plans don't.
Speaker B:Move people.
Speaker B:They don't wake.
Speaker A:You up in the morning.
Speaker B:They don't give you something to fight for.
Speaker A:Big plans, not now.
Speaker B:They pull you forward.
Speaker A:Big plans give you something.
Speaker B:Worth the hard days.
Speaker A:Big plans.
Speaker B:Can outlive you.
Speaker B:They aren't always practical.
Speaker B:They aren't always fast.
Speaker B:But those big plans, they keep your pulse up.
Speaker B:So make no little plans.
Speaker B:So what do you think?
Speaker B:What's the size.
Speaker A:Of your plans?
Speaker B:And was he right?
Speaker A:Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note, I'm James A.
Speaker A:Brown and.
Speaker B:As always, be well.
