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Make No Little Plans: The Daniel Burnham Philosophy
Make no little plans! That’s the big takeaway from today’s chat, inspired by the famous architect Daniel Burnham, who really knew how to dream big. We dived into the importance of setting ambitious goals that can give us the fire in our bellies to wake up each morning and tackle the day. Little plans? Pfft! They don’t stir our souls or get our blood pumping. Instead, we’re all about those grand visions that pull us forward and make the hard days worth it. So, are your plans big enough to outlive you? Let’s explore how thinking bigger can keep our spirits high and our ambitions soaring!
Takeaways:
- Daniel Burnham famously said, "Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men's blood!"
- Big plans give you something worth fighting for, pulling you forward in life.
- Little plans may not be practical or fast, but they won't ignite your passion.
- Having ambitious goals keeps your pulse up, reminding you to live life fully!
- Consider the size of your plans; small goals might not inspire you to act.
- Ultimately, big dreams can outlive us, providing a legacy that matters.
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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.
