by Ernesto Comodo
Setting big, ambitious goals is crucial for personal and professional growth. Two books that had a transformative impact on me were The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone and 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. These works inspired me to think bigger, set larger goals, and grow faster than I imagined possible. While small, easily attainable goals offer immediate satisfaction, they often fail to push you to reach your full potential. Aiming for larger goals forces you to adapt, overcome challenges, and ultimately achieve extraordinary results.
The Power of 10X Thinking
Cardone’s 10X thinking pushes you to set goals that are ten times bigger than what you initially believe is possible. Instead of merely doubling your efforts, aiming for 10X growth challenges you to think creatively and scale your actions. For instance, doubling revenue might involve optimizing current strategies, but aiming to increase it tenfold encourages exploring new markets, products, or approaches. This mindset opens up new possibilities and drives innovation.
Why Big Goals Matter
Many people fear setting big goals because they worry about failure. However, setting ambitious targets stretches your capacity and promotes a growth mindset. Rather than seeing setbacks as failures, you view them as stepping stones to success. Sticking with small goals may feel safe, but it limits your potential. In business, companies that fail to set bold targets often stagnate. Blockbuster and BlackBerry are prime examples of how sticking to the status quo led to their downfall.
Emotional Commitment to Big Goals
Big goals demand deeper emotional investment. When a goal resonates with your values and aspirations, it keeps you engaged and resilient. This level of emotional commitment is similar to how businesses build superfans—people who develop strong emotional ties to brands. When you care deeply about your goals, you are more likely to persevere through challenges.
The 10X vs. 2X Mindset
In 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Sullivan and Hardy explain that setting a 10X goal is often simpler than aiming for a 2X improvement. Aiming for 2X generally involves making incremental changes to your current efforts, but 10X requires you to rethink your approach entirely. This mindset shift allows you to discard what’s no longer effective and focus on scaling what truly works, leading to exponential growth.
Building Momentum
Once you set a big goal, every small victory contributes to momentum, keeping you motivated. This momentum is critical for both personal development and business success. Companies that embrace ambitious goals—like those following the “Blue Ocean Strategy”—tend to achieve significant breakthroughs, rather than just incremental improvements.
How to Set and Achieve Big Goals
Clarify Your Purpose: Align your goals with your core values for sustained motivation.
Break Down the Journey: Divide the goal into manageable milestones
Embrace Discomfort: Growth happens outside your comfort zone
Adjust Along the Way: Be flexible and make adjustments as you learn and grow.
Setting big, ambitious goals is not just about the end result—it’s about fostering resilience, innovation, and a mindset of continuous improvement. By embracing big goals, you unlock your full potential and set the stage for extraordinary growth.
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Ernesto Comodo
Marketing Director
Los Angeles South Chamber of Commerce (LASCC)
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