#303: Seeing differently creates dreams

Where do big dreams come from? I don’t know. But I do know that big dreams come through inspiration.

Inspiration is a sudden, brilliant, original idea. And original ideas come from seeing differently.

A long, long time ago two shoe-salesmen went to Africa. Soon the one wrote to his boss, “Coming home. People don’t wear shoes.” The other telegraphed his office, “Urgent. Send shoes. Huge untapped market.”

Both were looking at the same market, but seeing it differently. Seeing differently creates insight; insight triggers inspiration.

Inspiration is also the act of breathing in. One man sighed and went home. The other took a deep breathe to say ‘wow!’ Two men, same situation, but only one became inspired.

Do you still think that seeing is believing? Don’t. Scientific evidence clearly shows that if you believe it, chances are you will see it. Believe in your dreams to see them happen.



I’m James McIntosh at nonsenseatwork.com

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