“Don’t let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big.”
-Zig Ziglar, late American author and motivational speaker
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Who are some of the small-minded people in your personal or professional worlds? What qualities or characteristics have you assigned to them? See how many of the following qualities describe those who appear to have diminishing or completely crushing the dreams of others as their purpose:
| Antagonistic | Righteous | Fear-Based |
| Condescending | Oppositional | Aloof |
| Perfectionism | Judgmental | Overly Aggressive |
| Controlling | Critical | Unethical |
| Combative | Wishy-Washy | Disrespectful |
| Temperamental | Pessimistic | Arrogant |
| Volatile | Uncooperative | Dishonest |
EXERCISE:
How can you reduce or eliminate the small-minded people in your world, and replace them or attract more big-minded people to support your biggest personal and professional dreams?
Consider making a list of the big-minded qualities and characteristics to help you recognize these folks when you meet or see them.