The Problem with Small Dreams

Let’s cut the BS today.

If your ambitions are modest, it’s not humility—it’s laziness. Period.

I’m not saying this to be mean; I’m saying it because I care. Because someone needs to tell you the truth.

You say you want to succeed, but then you dream so small it’s embarrassing.

• “I just want to get by.”

• “I just want enough to pay the bills.”

• “I’m okay with the bare minimum.”

Really?

Is that the legacy you want to leave behind? Is that the example you want to set for your family, your friends, your community?

What Does Ambition Mean to You?

Let’s get real. When you dream small, you’re not just selling yourself short—you’re selling short everyone who depends on you.

Imagine if:

• Elon Musk only wanted to build a small car company.

• Steve Jobs settled for making cheap knockoff computers.

• Your parents gave up before you were born because they thought life was “too hard.”

If you think small, you stay small.

But when you think big, when you aim for the stars, you inspire others to do the same.

Ambition Isn’t Selfish

Here’s the thing most people get wrong about ambition:

It’s not selfish to want more.

• Wanting financial freedom doesn’t make you greedy.

• Wanting to help your entire family doesn’t make you arrogant.

• Wanting to build a business that dominates your city, your country, or the world doesn’t make you a bad person.

Ambition isn’t about YOU—it’s about the impact you can make.

Example: Let’s say you want to help your mom. That’s amazing. But why stop there?

• Why not help your entire family?

• Why not donate to your community?

• Why not build generational wealth so no one in your bloodline struggles ever again?

Stop Playing Small

Here’s a hard truth: You don’t inspire anyone by aiming low.

Nobody looks at someone living paycheck to paycheck and thinks, “Wow, I want to be like that.”

But when you aim HIGH, when you go all in, when you dream so big that people laugh at you—that’s when you start to change lives.

• Be the person who breaks the cycle of poverty.

• Be the person who sets a new standard for success.

• Be the person who inspires everyone around you to dream bigger, work harder, and live better.

How to Think Big

If you’re stuck in small thinking, here’s how to break out of it:

1. Change Your Circle

If your friends are content with mediocrity, you will be too. Surround yourself with ambitious people who challenge you to aim higher.

2. Stop Asking for Permission

Too many people are waiting for someone to “allow” them to dream big. Newsflash: Nobody’s coming to give you permission. Take it.

3. Set Ridiculous Goals

If your goals don’t scare you, they’re too small. Write down the craziest, most ambitious goals you can think of—and then chase them.

Example: Instead of saying, “I want to make $10k a month,” say, “I want to make $100k a month.” Even if you “only” hit $50k, you’re still way ahead of where you would’ve been.

The World Needs Your Ambition

When you aim higher, you’re not just doing it for yourself—you’re doing it for everyone who comes after you.

• Your family.

• Your friends.

• The people who look up to you but don’t have the courage to say it.

So stop playing small.

Stop telling yourself it’s okay to settle.

And for the love of everything, STOP BEING LAZY.

If you’re going to dream, dream big.

If you’re going to work, work like your life depends on it.

And if you’re going to aim for something, aim for the stars.

Take Action Today

Here’s your challenge: Write down your most ambitious goal—the one that scares you the most. Then write down three actions you can take today to move closer to it.

Dreaming big isn’t just about thinking—it’s about doing.

And trust me, when you take that first step toward your biggest goal, you’ll never want to settle for small dreams again.

Let’s get to work.

My 9-5 Traders community is waiting for you.

Victor