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How to Think Bigger: Aim Higher, Get More Motivated, and Accomplish Big Things
How to Get More Motivated, Set Bigger Goals, and Achieve More by Thinking Bigger Have you ever wondered what separates people who think bigger from people who set their bar low? What makes one person accept low standards and another person to constantly raise them? Why does one person strive to build an international organization affecting the lives of millions of people, while another person is content working her entire life as a clerk? (Not that there’s anything wrong with being a clerk!) Why is one person challenging herself to run marathons, train her body and get fitter, while another is happy living a sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle? What drives a person who’s optimizing every single aspect of her life and what causes another person to maintain the status quo? You can say, “Well, the answer is simple enough – one person is ambitious, while the other one is not.” But what exactly causes it? And most importantly – how do you become more ambitious and think bigger? Is it something you’re born with and can’t change, or is it something over which you have control? I found this topic so fascinating I decided to find out the answer for myself and write a book about it. This book is the result of my research about people who think big and the science of being more ambitious. Here are just some of the things you will learn from the - What key things you need to inspire yourself to think bigger, and more importantly, achieve your big goals. - Why you need a “why,” and what kind of motivators will set you up for success ( attaining money or status are some of the least motivating goals possible). - The single most important thing to thinking bigger. If you don’t have it in your life, you will sabotage your efforts – guaranteed. - What the chimp is and why you need to learn how to control it to get yourself motivated and work on your big goals. You can be making things hard for yourself without being aware of it. - How to cultivate the art of strategic laziness to achieve more while doing much less than other people (why work so hard if you can get better results by being lazy?). - The seven most important triggers of flow – a state of perfect focus where the magic happens. - The secret of achieving the impossible is not really such a secret, but most people tend to forget about it and get overwhelmed by their goals. I wrote this book to increase my motivation, teach myself how to think bigger and learn how to raise my standards. I hope the answer I found will help you as much as it has helped me. You can also learn how to find motivation to become the best version of you. Scroll up and buy the book now.
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First published April 28, 2015
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About the author
Martin Meadows
48 books223 followersMartin Meadows is the pen name of an author who has dedicated his life to personal growth. He constantly reinvents himself by making drastic changes in his life. Over the years, he has: regularly fasted for over 40 hours, taught himself two foreign languages, lost over 30 pounds in 12 weeks, ran several businesses in various industries, took ice-cold showers and baths, lived on a small tropical island in a foreign country for several months, and wrote 400-page long novel's worth of short stories in one month.
Yet, self-torture is not his passion. Martin likes to test his boundaries to discover how far his comfort zone goes. His findings (based both on his personal experience and scientific studies) help him improve his life. If you're interested in pushing your limits and learning how to become the best version of yourself, you'll love Martin's works.
Yet, self-torture is not his passion. Martin likes to test his boundaries to discover how far his comfort zone goes. His findings (based both on his personal experience and scientific studies) help him improve his life. If you're interested in pushing your limits and learning how to become the best version of yourself, you'll love Martin's works.
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January 23, 2021
Nothing in this book on personal achievement that hasnt already been covered by Wattles, Nightingale, Robbins or Ferriss, but this one is great because it is concise, well written and succinctly covers all the big stuff.
Also includes a great bibliography of books on personal success
Also includes a great bibliography of books on personal success
March 13, 2022
An insightful work on the tactics of not only how to increase productivity, but to change one’s mindset to match the vigorous goals we take on in our lives.
My favorite quote:
“If there’s one thing that is shared by every successful person, it is that they all hang out with other successful people. For a good reason – once you start thinking big, people who haven’t grown with you won’t be able to relate to you. It’s a price you need to pay for achievement – some relationships will weaken, while some will end.”
My favorite quote:
“If there’s one thing that is shared by every successful person, it is that they all hang out with other successful people. For a good reason – once you start thinking big, people who haven’t grown with you won’t be able to relate to you. It’s a price you need to pay for achievement – some relationships will weaken, while some will end.”
July 19, 2017
a brief book but full of remarkable insights... i like the way how the author (pen named Martin) tries to give a quick recap at every end of each chapter, where the core messages were given a recall... a list of beneficial books were suggested & some articles (with links - although few were no longer exist, as usually the case) were provided for readers to go over.. i'd picked up a couple of other books to be part of my soon-to-be-read items.
November 9, 2018
Very practical book written in a very easy languages. No jargons, no nonsense
Reading this book helps me see and understand the value of simplicity of thoughts and keeping the right balance. The value and importance of personal life and ways to align it with our goals instead of creating unhealthy conflicts.
Reading this book helps me see and understand the value of simplicity of thoughts and keeping the right balance. The value and importance of personal life and ways to align it with our goals instead of creating unhealthy conflicts.
September 6, 2018
This was a short book which was quite inspiring. I enjoyed reading it as it offered many good tips. The facts were good and to the point with a summary after each chapter. Hence, I would recommend it to everyone and I am sure you will enjoy reading it too.
February 19, 2018
Short and good book
All the chapters are very tight bended. From beginning to end it was like a movie.
Great experience i will share it with others
All the chapters are very tight bended. From beginning to end it was like a movie.
Great experience i will share it with others
October 1, 2020
I loved this book. Usually I'm not the fan of motivational books. But when I started reading this book, I felt like I shouldn't lose the continuity by having intervals which I usually have when I read any other books.
I don't recommend this book to anyone who isn't willing to step out of the comfort zone and do something big. As I'm involved in an entrepreneurial venture for the past few months, I found no difficulties in relating with the contents.
Its informed that Martin Meadows is a person who tried a lot of things to step out from his comfort zone and gracefully succeeded in it. I too face a lot of situations in my life where I'm pushed to step out of my comfort zone, in which I didn't succeed completely. The writer seems to be well informed about the practices of successful people, which is visible in his writings.
Though I didn't make it possible to read it in a single stretch as I lacked utmost concentration, which I feel the book demands, for pleasurable reading experience, I enjoyed reading this book.
I don't recommend this book to anyone who isn't willing to step out of the comfort zone and do something big. As I'm involved in an entrepreneurial venture for the past few months, I found no difficulties in relating with the contents.
Its informed that Martin Meadows is a person who tried a lot of things to step out from his comfort zone and gracefully succeeded in it. I too face a lot of situations in my life where I'm pushed to step out of my comfort zone, in which I didn't succeed completely. The writer seems to be well informed about the practices of successful people, which is visible in his writings.
Though I didn't make it possible to read it in a single stretch as I lacked utmost concentration, which I feel the book demands, for pleasurable reading experience, I enjoyed reading this book.
May 10, 2021
This book doesn't have new insights for regular readers of self-improvement books but I would still recommend it. It is very well structured. There are brief chapter summaries to remind you of the tips you just read. It is to the point and concise. This book mostly served as a reminder for me to stop aiming low in life just because of lack of self-belief.
August 28, 2023
needed something to read on my flight and had this downloaded in apple books. this book is short and to the point, something i really appreciate in self-help books (flowery language usually distracts from the points being made). good insight and strong use of other sources.
April 17, 2024
Okay but this is gonna be a nile-long review and summary of the book (i'm not even being dramatic, because i don't usually write longass review)
Let's start from the things i like from the book:
1. When i read the first paragraph from this book; "Have you ever wondered what separates people who think bigger from people who set their bar low? What makes one person accept low standards and another person constantly raise them?" it was enough to convince me to finish it right away. This book is so ordinary and yet so good to highlight important parts in such a friendly way that easy to digest. It was good to read for remarkable repetition.
2. This may be a minus point for some people but it's one of the things i like: he wrote collective information from the books he's read. I usually don't like this kind of method of writing a book since it tends to give less creative vibes as the author can just 'copy' and modify other content, but here he also add some reasoning and relations from each points and examples either from other people's experiences or from his and it clicks well with me.
3. The tips are honestly practical. He even be honest about why poor people may find it more challenging to thrive and think big, but he gave additional tricks to overcome this challenge.
4. Experience and research based. Although the author wasn't the one did the research himself but he value scientific based information that he knew from other sources. Same with experience not all of them are his own but he at least elaborate what worked for him and what didn't with brief explanations.
5. This book isn't merely about being successful or gaining wealth (though it most probably can help you start the journey to accomplish it), its focus is mainly on self improvement.
The things that are little to no good about the book:
1. As i said in the first point before, this is a very ordinary motivational book. There is nothing from it that i haven't known before. However still i find many points valuable.
2. It is partially repetitive, even with some very similar line. Good thing is he provided a quick recap from each chapter. I would say the recap was too brief but if you want the big picture you can simply skip it and jump to the conclusion.
3. Nothing so in depth from the book, this (again) might be good or bad to different people
SUMMARY OF THE BOOK
The goal of this book is to help you learn how to find motivation to become the best version of you. The objective is to understand how to get yourself fired up and think bigger. So here are some of my favourite key points:
Chapter 1: WHAT MAKES YOU AMBITIOUS
1. Things and people who surround you influence you. The often they are with you the more impactful their influence to you.
2. Be very aware of your surroundings, negative things are way more powerful than the positive ones.
3. The key is fulfillment of your more basic needs before bigger ones. You can't focus on achieving your full potential if you lack basic needs from your life. Poor people who struggle to get by can't afford the luxury of high ambitions. It's hard to think big when you're suffering from trying hard to simply survive. The constant fight to stay afloat robs you of the energy to think in the long term.
Chapter 2: FIND YOUR REASONS
1. Big achievements are impossible without strong, internal motivation.
2. Your mindset is the paramount to success. Empower yourself by visualising your outcomes and anchoring positive states. "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." Nothing matters without the proper conditioning of your mind, because everything starts from what in your head.
3. Your life is the sum of your habits. Take a look to how you do your life in a daily basis and how do they affect your growth. If they don't serve you, change them.
Chapter 4: COMPETITIVENESS AND COLLABORATION
1. Playing to win improves your performance while playing not to lose prone to affects negatively. It's the competition for being the best rather than catching up to others.
2. Collaboration leads to motivation and performance improvements. We try harder when we're a part of the group because we don't want to be the weakest link.
3. Surround yourself with people who are similar to us but in better version. We learn by observation and the behaviours and beliefs in these people will directly affect yours. So the goal is to find a familiar and relistic example to maintain the vision we are trying to reach.
Chapter 5: THE ART OF FOCUS
1. (Here it was called Strategic Laziness but i would prefer call it:) Strategic Focus is the key. Never mistake motion for action. People who are busy don't necessarily get better results than people who work less. Be efficient but relax.
2. Start small but often and set shorter deadlines. Experience the feeling of achievement. "The whole purpose of setting big goal is to grow as a person. In order to grow, you need to get results." Your past performance affects all areas of your life. The more success you achieve in one thing, the easier it will be to achieve it in other areas.
Chapter 7: THE DANGER OF BEING OVERLY AMBITIOUS (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)
1. It's essential to learn your type of resting and recharge your energy. Being effective in taking rest is as important as being effective in the work. If you push yourself too much, your performance will deteriorate and you'll suffer from negative effects of stress which will cause more in the domino effect.
2. It didn't specifically mentioned in the book but i got the point after reading it, that over ambitious trait might consume you. So it is crucial to build a healthy mindset, habit, and lifestyle by firstly understand your why and the true meaning of thinking big.
Last but not least i would like to write down some of the quotes i like:
Let's start from the things i like from the book:
1. When i read the first paragraph from this book; "Have you ever wondered what separates people who think bigger from people who set their bar low? What makes one person accept low standards and another person constantly raise them?" it was enough to convince me to finish it right away. This book is so ordinary and yet so good to highlight important parts in such a friendly way that easy to digest. It was good to read for remarkable repetition.
2. This may be a minus point for some people but it's one of the things i like: he wrote collective information from the books he's read. I usually don't like this kind of method of writing a book since it tends to give less creative vibes as the author can just 'copy' and modify other content, but here he also add some reasoning and relations from each points and examples either from other people's experiences or from his and it clicks well with me.
3. The tips are honestly practical. He even be honest about why poor people may find it more challenging to thrive and think big, but he gave additional tricks to overcome this challenge.
4. Experience and research based. Although the author wasn't the one did the research himself but he value scientific based information that he knew from other sources. Same with experience not all of them are his own but he at least elaborate what worked for him and what didn't with brief explanations.
5. This book isn't merely about being successful or gaining wealth (though it most probably can help you start the journey to accomplish it), its focus is mainly on self improvement.
The things that are little to no good about the book:
1. As i said in the first point before, this is a very ordinary motivational book. There is nothing from it that i haven't known before. However still i find many points valuable.
2. It is partially repetitive, even with some very similar line. Good thing is he provided a quick recap from each chapter. I would say the recap was too brief but if you want the big picture you can simply skip it and jump to the conclusion.
3. Nothing so in depth from the book, this (again) might be good or bad to different people
SUMMARY OF THE BOOK
The goal of this book is to help you learn how to find motivation to become the best version of you. The objective is to understand how to get yourself fired up and think bigger. So here are some of my favourite key points:
Chapter 1: WHAT MAKES YOU AMBITIOUS
1. Things and people who surround you influence you. The often they are with you the more impactful their influence to you.
2. Be very aware of your surroundings, negative things are way more powerful than the positive ones.
3. The key is fulfillment of your more basic needs before bigger ones. You can't focus on achieving your full potential if you lack basic needs from your life. Poor people who struggle to get by can't afford the luxury of high ambitions. It's hard to think big when you're suffering from trying hard to simply survive. The constant fight to stay afloat robs you of the energy to think in the long term.
If you want to achieve big things but you can't motivate yourself to work on them, perhaps you're lacking one of the lower needs.
Chapter 2: FIND YOUR REASONS
1. Big achievements are impossible without strong, internal motivation.
2. Your mindset is the paramount to success. Empower yourself by visualising your outcomes and anchoring positive states. "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." Nothing matters without the proper conditioning of your mind, because everything starts from what in your head.
3. Your life is the sum of your habits. Take a look to how you do your life in a daily basis and how do they affect your growth. If they don't serve you, change them.
Chapter 4: COMPETITIVENESS AND COLLABORATION
1. Playing to win improves your performance while playing not to lose prone to affects negatively. It's the competition for being the best rather than catching up to others.
2. Collaboration leads to motivation and performance improvements. We try harder when we're a part of the group because we don't want to be the weakest link.
3. Surround yourself with people who are similar to us but in better version. We learn by observation and the behaviours and beliefs in these people will directly affect yours. So the goal is to find a familiar and relistic example to maintain the vision we are trying to reach.
Chapter 5: THE ART OF FOCUS
1. (Here it was called Strategic Laziness but i would prefer call it:) Strategic Focus is the key. Never mistake motion for action. People who are busy don't necessarily get better results than people who work less. Be efficient but relax.
2. Start small but often and set shorter deadlines. Experience the feeling of achievement. "The whole purpose of setting big goal is to grow as a person. In order to grow, you need to get results." Your past performance affects all areas of your life. The more success you achieve in one thing, the easier it will be to achieve it in other areas.
Chapter 7: THE DANGER OF BEING OVERLY AMBITIOUS (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)
1. It's essential to learn your type of resting and recharge your energy. Being effective in taking rest is as important as being effective in the work. If you push yourself too much, your performance will deteriorate and you'll suffer from negative effects of stress which will cause more in the domino effect.
2. It didn't specifically mentioned in the book but i got the point after reading it, that over ambitious trait might consume you. So it is crucial to build a healthy mindset, habit, and lifestyle by firstly understand your why and the true meaning of thinking big.
Last but not least i would like to write down some of the quotes i like:
The key to success is to raise your standards.
Nowadays many believe that if you're busy, you're important. But how often do we stop and ask ourselves if what we're doing is even worth doing?
For a good reason, once you start thinking big, people who haven't grown with you won't be able to relate to you. It's a price you need to pay for achievement. Some relationships will weaken, while some will end.
October 8, 2019
Nothing new that I haven't already read in other self development books.
February 5, 2024
I felt like this was a compilation of book recommendations, lackluster quotes and stats. This definitely wasn't my jam 😞
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June 2, 2023"How to Think Bigger" is an extraordinary book that challenges readers to expand their mindset and achieve greatness in all areas of life. Written by a renowned author, this book serves as a powerful guide for those seeking to break free from self-imposed limitations and embrace a bolder, more expansive way of thinking.
One of the book's greatest strengths lies in its ability to inspire readers to reevaluate their goals and aspirations. It presents a compelling case for why thinking big is essential for personal and professional growth, offering numerous examples and success stories that demonstrate the transformative power of a broader mindset. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, the author skillfully demonstrates that anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, can achieve extraordinary success with the right mindset.
The book emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious goals and provides a roadmap for turning these aspirations into reality. It delves into various strategies for overcoming fear, self-doubt, and the negative thought patterns that often hold individuals back from reaching their full potential. The author's insightful tips on building confidence, cultivating resilience, and embracing failure as a stepping stone to success are particularly enlightening and encourage readers to adopt a growth-oriented mindset.
One of the book's notable aspects is its emphasis on holistic success. While it addresses the importance of career achievements, it also explores other dimensions of life, such as relationships, health, and personal fulfillment. By highlighting the interconnectedness of these aspects, the book encourages readers to think beyond narrow definitions of success and strive for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
The author's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex concepts and ideas easily understandable for readers at any stage of their personal development journey. The chapters are well-structured, with practical exercises and reflection questions that prompt readers to apply the principles and techniques discussed in their own lives. This interactive approach ensures that the book is not only informative but also highly actionable.
If there is any downside to "How to Think Bigger," it would be that some readers may find the content familiar if they have previously delved into the self-help or personal development genre. However, the book's value lies in its ability to synthesize and present these ideas in a cohesive and motivating manner, making it a worthwhile read even for those familiar with the concepts.
In conclusion, "How to Think Bigger" is a compelling and empowering book that challenges readers to transcend their limitations and achieve extraordinary success. With its practical guidance, inspirational stories, and actionable strategies, it serves as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional seeking advancement, or simply someone looking to expand your horizons, this book will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on your mindset and propel you towards a more fulfilling life.
One of the book's greatest strengths lies in its ability to inspire readers to reevaluate their goals and aspirations. It presents a compelling case for why thinking big is essential for personal and professional growth, offering numerous examples and success stories that demonstrate the transformative power of a broader mindset. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, the author skillfully demonstrates that anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, can achieve extraordinary success with the right mindset.
The book emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious goals and provides a roadmap for turning these aspirations into reality. It delves into various strategies for overcoming fear, self-doubt, and the negative thought patterns that often hold individuals back from reaching their full potential. The author's insightful tips on building confidence, cultivating resilience, and embracing failure as a stepping stone to success are particularly enlightening and encourage readers to adopt a growth-oriented mindset.
One of the book's notable aspects is its emphasis on holistic success. While it addresses the importance of career achievements, it also explores other dimensions of life, such as relationships, health, and personal fulfillment. By highlighting the interconnectedness of these aspects, the book encourages readers to think beyond narrow definitions of success and strive for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
The author's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex concepts and ideas easily understandable for readers at any stage of their personal development journey. The chapters are well-structured, with practical exercises and reflection questions that prompt readers to apply the principles and techniques discussed in their own lives. This interactive approach ensures that the book is not only informative but also highly actionable.
If there is any downside to "How to Think Bigger," it would be that some readers may find the content familiar if they have previously delved into the self-help or personal development genre. However, the book's value lies in its ability to synthesize and present these ideas in a cohesive and motivating manner, making it a worthwhile read even for those familiar with the concepts.
In conclusion, "How to Think Bigger" is a compelling and empowering book that challenges readers to transcend their limitations and achieve extraordinary success. With its practical guidance, inspirational stories, and actionable strategies, it serves as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional seeking advancement, or simply someone looking to expand your horizons, this book will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on your mindset and propel you towards a more fulfilling life.
December 4, 2021
No Fluff, Good Stuff.
I have a long list of notes I made while reading this book. It's both practical and motivational. I love the emphasis on the importance of self-esteem, good sleep, clear goals, and the question "Can I achieve my 10-year goal in 6 months?"
Often we don't make ambitious goals due to self-doubt, without realizing we are actually capable of doing more quality work, things we can be proud of, in less time.
I can tell the author has taken bits of golden advice from other successful people, apart from sharing his own great experiences applying what he's learned. (As an example, he's lost 30lbs and was writing 100k words a month for several months at one point). It makes for a great, powerful read. I love the recaps at the end of chapters that drive the points home.
In my Kindle version I was told at the end I could read the book "Grit" by the same author for free, though I clicked on the link and it didn't work. Hopefully this issue can be solved.
Thank you, Martin Meadows!
I have a long list of notes I made while reading this book. It's both practical and motivational. I love the emphasis on the importance of self-esteem, good sleep, clear goals, and the question "Can I achieve my 10-year goal in 6 months?"
Often we don't make ambitious goals due to self-doubt, without realizing we are actually capable of doing more quality work, things we can be proud of, in less time.
I can tell the author has taken bits of golden advice from other successful people, apart from sharing his own great experiences applying what he's learned. (As an example, he's lost 30lbs and was writing 100k words a month for several months at one point). It makes for a great, powerful read. I love the recaps at the end of chapters that drive the points home.
In my Kindle version I was told at the end I could read the book "Grit" by the same author for free, though I clicked on the link and it didn't work. Hopefully this issue can be solved.
Thank you, Martin Meadows!
February 12, 2025
Un libro revitalizante.
Considero que si bien este libro es corto. Aborda los temas de manera ágil, concreta y siempre invitando a una reflexión según tu contexto. De manera personal había estado cuestionado muchos detalles respecto a la inspiración, motivación, planes a futuro y otros aspectos, que por su naturaleza llegan a ser abrumadores. Dedicar un tiempo para organizar las ideas es pesado pero valioso. No solo hay que entender las emociones si no también detectar todas aquellos eventos que detonaron esas acciones. Y, en caso de ser nosotros los responsables ser firmes y asumir las consecuencias sin a su vez dejar de ser empáticos con nosotros mismos y aprender de ello.
Gran parte de los cambios deben de iniciar con una idea, y hay que tener coraje para pensar más allá de la idea y darle forma para que eventualmente tome vida. Desde buscar un mejor trabajo hasta expresar tu sentir.
El mejor momento para cambiar fue ayer, el segundo mejor momento es hoy.
Considero que si bien este libro es corto. Aborda los temas de manera ágil, concreta y siempre invitando a una reflexión según tu contexto. De manera personal había estado cuestionado muchos detalles respecto a la inspiración, motivación, planes a futuro y otros aspectos, que por su naturaleza llegan a ser abrumadores. Dedicar un tiempo para organizar las ideas es pesado pero valioso. No solo hay que entender las emociones si no también detectar todas aquellos eventos que detonaron esas acciones. Y, en caso de ser nosotros los responsables ser firmes y asumir las consecuencias sin a su vez dejar de ser empáticos con nosotros mismos y aprender de ello.
Gran parte de los cambios deben de iniciar con una idea, y hay que tener coraje para pensar más allá de la idea y darle forma para que eventualmente tome vida. Desde buscar un mejor trabajo hasta expresar tu sentir.
El mejor momento para cambiar fue ayer, el segundo mejor momento es hoy.
January 29, 2018
Love the format and the content. I love the reinforcement of key points at the end of each chapter and the end of the book. (my understanding is that this format used to the norm in books and has been eliminated by publishers - obviously not in self-published books - thank you!) It's not that I haven't heard before much of the content, but the reminders were powerful, clear and concise with enough detail to hit home. Perhaps it is truly better to be reminded. That does not mean that there weren't moments where I was brought up short, stopped in my tracks and forced to ponder my thinking process about areas. I like the mysterious Martin's style, directness, clarity, heart and passion. I am currently binge reading this author's works on my kindle and feeling more focused and seeing where small changes can make all the difference.
April 8, 2021
How to Think Bugger: Aim Higher, Get More Motivated, and Accomplish Big Things — Martin Meadows (Prologue + 7 titled chapters + Epilogue) March 29 - April 7, 2021
So, I read this book over a period of many days, consequently, this reviews might not be completely all together.
However, I do recall there were a few things I learned; but many I already knew. The idea of surrounding yourself with positive people and ideas; live to win, not live to not lose; and pushing yourself to uncomfortable levels in order to improve yourself stood out the most to me. The first mentioned above and “monkey mind” are two I have heard about because I take meditation sessions and they have talked about those concepts. To read a different take on it was helpful to see it in new light.
I see this book as a good primer for readers new to these ideas.
Not bad.
Three stars.
So, I read this book over a period of many days, consequently, this reviews might not be completely all together.
However, I do recall there were a few things I learned; but many I already knew. The idea of surrounding yourself with positive people and ideas; live to win, not live to not lose; and pushing yourself to uncomfortable levels in order to improve yourself stood out the most to me. The first mentioned above and “monkey mind” are two I have heard about because I take meditation sessions and they have talked about those concepts. To read a different take on it was helpful to see it in new light.
I see this book as a good primer for readers new to these ideas.
Not bad.
Three stars.
March 12, 2025
In this book Martin Meadows explains how to achieve more with less and how to escape from extremes. What is the point of achieving a big goal, if you don't have a personal life to go back to? He even says that entrepreneurs who brag that they don't sleep and achieve their dreams actually sacrifice their happiness and when they finally achieve their goal it doesn't feel as good as they expected. Thinking bigger here doesn't mean "go extreme and don't sleep". It means being more open to new ideas, to change and to be humble, but not to the point where you actually loose yourself. The limit can be easily reached and that is not how you should achieve your dreams. Of course we make sacrifices, but we don't want for them to consume us. Balanced life and a good mindset are the things we need. Surround yourself with like minded people and strive to achieve more with less.
March 6, 2025
Admittedly, this isn't my normal genre of reading and I was very skeptical to even pick this up. However, what I found is that this author suggests quite simple things that most people know intrinsically but seems revolutionary here. Especially if you're going through something.
My favorite thing about thing about this book is how easy the concepts connected back to my faith. Certain lines would instantly trigger scripture from my memory and added an extra layer of understanding for me even though the reading is in no way religious.
I'd recommend this quick read for anyone who's looking to get back to basics and reevaluate their 'why'. Take your time to read through the chapters and let the contents sink in. I think you'll get a lot out of the book that way. :)
My favorite thing about thing about this book is how easy the concepts connected back to my faith. Certain lines would instantly trigger scripture from my memory and added an extra layer of understanding for me even though the reading is in no way religious.
I'd recommend this quick read for anyone who's looking to get back to basics and reevaluate their 'why'. Take your time to read through the chapters and let the contents sink in. I think you'll get a lot out of the book that way. :)
August 8, 2020
A concise and interesting read. The value of the book comes from the authors curating and distilling the works of other authors into easily understandable snippets and by referencing the source of the information. For anyone who has read around the subject there is nothing really new but it does provide a good recap and link principles together. For anyone new to the ideas it gives a good oversight and being written with references allows the opportunity to find the books with greater depth to expand knowledge.
February 8, 2025
"How to Think Bigger" is a motivating book that reminded me of many things I already know - but don’t always bring to the front of my mind.💡 It’s all about expanding your thinking, questioning your own limits, and developing new perspectives.
While a lot of the concepts aren’t entirely new, the book presents them in a fresh and engaging way. I especially liked the practical tips and thought-provoking insights that really make you reflect. 💭 I’ve already noted down some of the recommended books and will definitely check them out. 🙂↔️
While a lot of the concepts aren’t entirely new, the book presents them in a fresh and engaging way. I especially liked the practical tips and thought-provoking insights that really make you reflect. 💭 I’ve already noted down some of the recommended books and will definitely check them out. 🙂↔️
October 30, 2025
A short read that anyone can finish in one sitting, which was also offered for free on Amazon Kindle. I would say this book is recommended for those who hesitate picking up on lengthy non fiction books or those who prone to read a more concise and summarized version on how to stay motivated and get the actions rolling.
Though, it is worth noting that the book lacks personal references or relatable life experiences. Rather, it mostly have ideas similar to some well known non fiction books. Hence, I personal feel it not as engaging and memorable.
Though, it is worth noting that the book lacks personal references or relatable life experiences. Rather, it mostly have ideas similar to some well known non fiction books. Hence, I personal feel it not as engaging and memorable.
May 5, 2023
This book reverse to a lot of other books of himself and others. The book reads more as a summary to multiple books, a list of these books you will find at the end of the book but also in the chapters you read. I didnt mind a summary, it gives me small things to think about and the choice if I want to read more in depth.
There a not that much pages which makes this book accessible and quick to read.
There a not that much pages which makes this book accessible and quick to read.
July 2, 2024
A small book with the following chapters:
1. What makes you Ambitious
2. What's Your Why (or Who?)
3. Chimp vs Human - How your primal brain prevents you from Thinking Bigger
4. Competitiveness and Collaboration Drive Ambition
5. The Art of Focus
6. How to Achieve the Impossible
7. The Dangers of being overly Ambitious (and How to Avoid them)
Precisely written.
The best part of the book is the references section with explanation why that has to be read.
1. What makes you Ambitious
2. What's Your Why (or Who?)
3. Chimp vs Human - How your primal brain prevents you from Thinking Bigger
4. Competitiveness and Collaboration Drive Ambition
5. The Art of Focus
6. How to Achieve the Impossible
7. The Dangers of being overly Ambitious (and How to Avoid them)
Precisely written.
The best part of the book is the references section with explanation why that has to be read.
June 17, 2019
Most relatable self-help book I've read
I generally find self-help books to be really cringe-worthy and full of survivorship bias.
But not this book. The thoughts mentioned are pretty straight-forward, concise and effective. It does not contain unrealistic examples, life-hacks or excessive idealism.
I generally find self-help books to be really cringe-worthy and full of survivorship bias.
But not this book. The thoughts mentioned are pretty straight-forward, concise and effective. It does not contain unrealistic examples, life-hacks or excessive idealism.
May 29, 2020
I have read many books in goals setting and goals achievement but honestly this book is unique I. It’s simplicity, direct to point approach. It is full of motivational quotes bulled out of many other books. It is really a good book for a person looking to start seriously with setting goals. I stilly recommend it.
December 21, 2021
Considering I got this for free, I got IMMENSE value from it.
The author instills no filler just straight up personal development mojo talk from page to page.
The 2 big takeaways from this is that I'll:
1. Think more explicitly about my vision and I'll write it down every day
2. Establish my personal philosophy and also write it down daily
The author instills no filler just straight up personal development mojo talk from page to page.
The 2 big takeaways from this is that I'll:
1. Think more explicitly about my vision and I'll write it down every day
2. Establish my personal philosophy and also write it down daily
December 9, 2023
I had higher hopes than this could deliver. I finished this book no closer to "thinking bigger" than I did when I began. The author constantly mentions other books he has written in addition to books by big name authors of the same subject. Save your money on this ams purchase some of the aforementioned books.
July 6, 2024
Straight to the point - not paragraphs restating the same or trying to belabor the point. Clearly stated information. More like a summary of key information. I appreciated the succinctness of it and the recommendations were sound. He doesn’t spend a great deal of time walking you through the how or giving you exercises. He expects that you will do what he states or you won’t. It’s up to you.
May 5, 2017
Simple and to the point on what it wants to convey. Recommended for people who want to strive for betterment and improve. Even though the book may not be a huge motivator, it gives us valuable advice and things to do to get motivated and keep learning.
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