One of my friends, Kyle Matthews, recently pointed me in the direction of one of Seth Godin’s blog entries where he talked about Thinking Bigger.
I have just been in Florida for the last 4 days, where I saw how powerful this principle is. My brother, Gerald Rogers, had an idea about two months ago to put together a multi-speaker event, which he invited me to, but I had no idea what to expect. Well, in that short period of time he lined up some of the most powerful speakers (people like Tony Robbins‘ son Jairek, the business guru an NY times best selling author Chet Holmes, Than Merrill and other TV personalities, former sports stars and incredibly successful entrepreneurs), over a thousand people signed up to come, and for the hundreds of people who actually attended – it is quite possible everyone left with their lives dramatically changed for the better (including me)!
Gerald Rogers with Than Merrill
Testimonial Video (after just the first day)
Gerald had really never done anything like this before! But perhaps being driven by a passion to make other people’s lives better invites the universe to conspired with you — as it did with helping Gerald succeed in creating a world-class event! In addition to the speakers, I was impressed so much by the quality of the other friends I met there too. It seemed impossible to walk out of the experience we just had without being inspired and recognizing how this might indeed be one of the best times ever in the history of the world – and being motivated to take advantage of opportunities which are present and to really make a difference.
When I think about my brother, there are few people in my life that can make me laugh as hard or feel as loved as he does. Now there are few people who have done as much to inspire me to believe more in myself and think bigger. And it makes me so happy to see how Gerald is now thinking bigger in a way that allows hundreds (and no doubt thousands) more to benefit from the gifts and talents that God gave him.
Important Questions:
- What if I told you that in two months from now you could help do something that would forever improve the lives of hundreds of people (both those you know and love as well as those you have never met)? Would you believe me that you could – and then have the courage to make it happen?
- How much more could you do to make this world a better place, if only you had the courage to think bigger, focus, and follow through?
- What are the strengths and talents that God has given you, so that you can make this world a better place?
- What is it that is holding you back from doing that — and what could help you to eliminate the fear or mediocrity in your life so that you could increase your belief in yourself and your ability to think bigger?
Thank you for all your beautiful words Clint.
I have been inspired to think bigger!
Love Angela
Clint’s right about how this conference was truly motivating and inspiring and how it encourages us to look at our lives in a different way. On Sunday morning as I entered the room fun music was playing and Clint wanted to dance. Not only was I not yet awake but I am NOT a dancer so I attempted to decline politely but Clint wouldn’t hear of it. He promised he’d lead and I could simply follow so I gave in even though it was completely outside of my comfort zone. After a minute or two of being twirled, spun and completely flipped over (now I was awake!) the dance ended and I realized how much fun it had been. As I thought about that dance it occurred to me that when we allow ourselves the privilege of stepping outside of our comfort zones we give ourselves the opportunity to try something new, learn, go to the next level and have fun in ways we never knew possible! Thank you Clint for not taking ‘no’ for an answer. Now, as I consider my goals and things I want to do in life, I’m adding dancing to that list.
Great goal to add to the list. I look forward to dancing with you again at the next summit! 🙂
I stumbled across your blog and am impressed at how impressed your were at your brother’s event.
While I help businesses improve their cash flow and, equally important, peace of mind, I also want to help create a better world.
For example, at the New Year holiday season, instead of buying clients a weekend in Las Vegas, on their behalf, I contribute to the Heifer Fund.
I wrote and received a grant to build new playground equipment at an inner city school in Los Angeles.
I would like to talk to you Clint about setting up a program to Repair the World. We could fund it through eCommerce company sponsorships, and through folks that attend your brother’s world class events. Whatcha think? Let’s talk.