After hearing this inspiring story from Jenn Bills of PTP NEW MEDIA, I asked her to share it as a guest blogger for the Think Huge blog.
I always look forward to chatting with my friend Britt, a first grade teacher. Of course, I enjoy spending time catching up, but I also enjoy hearing the silly (but very honest) things that her students say. At this age, her students are interested in everything, but have not developed the ‘adult’ censor quite yet. Britt said this refreshing dose of honesty is one of her favorite things about working with this age group.
At my most recent meeting with her, she added that along with honesty, her students still maintain their ability to dream big. She elaborated that their dreams could be grand and huge because they did not even think to add limitations or stipulations. Britt felt that her students opened her eyes and reminded her to Think Huge about her dreams. She said her “Whoa!” moment came when she let each student say what they wanted to be when they grew up. Doctor, teacher and firefighter were at the top of the list and Britt was moved to see the look of true excitement on each child’s face. Nothing stopped these kids from Thinking Huge, they were open and honest about what they truly wanted to do.
At the end of the this exercise, one of the more outspoken students raised his hand and asked Britt what she wanted to be when she grew up. She laughed, but then realized she actually was what she wanted to be. Her dream was to become a teacher and she succeeded. The sense of satisfaction through a recognition of her passion and having the vision to see it through is why Britt could smile.
Children have the ability to open our eyes and teach us great life lessons, some that we may have even forgotten along the way. In your professional life, are you happy with your career choice? Are you passionate about what you do? If you are unable to answer ‘yes’ to both of these, then take a step back and allow yourself to THINK HUGE. What is your huge dream? Take a cue from Britt’s first grade students and remind yourself to THINK HUGE!
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