Is this you?

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Nested Genius
May 07, 2024

Hey, have you ever dream and people tell you “You’re delusional, that’s never going to work”?

That’s the norm when you dream big!

Now, into the world of “Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals” by Steve D. Sims. This book is a wake-up call to the world, urging you to stop worrying about the outcome and start focusing on just going for it. Steve Sims teaches us how to ignore what everyone else thinks and go for big, stupid, ridiculous goals. From organizing a private dinner in front of Michelangelo’s David to securing a tour of SpaceX led by Elon Musk himself, his accomplishments always start with the same questions: “How far can I take this?” and “What would make this a stupid achievement?”

Here are the key takeaways from the book:

  1. Embrace Uniqueness: Create something truly valuable and unique that sets you apart from the competition. Seek a monopoly in your endeavors.

  2. Let Go of Fear: Steve examines famously stupid goals in history and shares lessons from his own career. The key takeaway? Let go of your fear and get out of your own way. If you do something amazing, you will be ridiculed until you are revered.

  3. Overthinking Kills Dreams: Stop overthinking and go for ridiculous, stupid goals. Once you “go for stupid,” you open the door to the life you always dreamed about.

Now, let’s sprinkle some motivation with quotes:

  • “It’s always the fear of looking stupid that stops you from being awesome.” — Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

  • “A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker. A mistake is a lesson, not a loss. It is a temporary, necessary detour, not a dead end.” — Anonymous

Week’s Challenge

Throughout this week, take one small step toward your most audacious goal. It could be writing the first page of your novel, reaching out to a potential mentor, or signing up for that online course you’ve been eyeing. Remember, every journey begins with a single step.

May your coffee be strong, and your goals be ridiculously achievable!”

So, dear reader, go forth, be unrecognizable in six months, and take charge of your life starting now.

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