Big ideas are the large, abstract principles and assumptions about an project. They are complex, many-layered “umbrella” statements. They try to encompass the essence of something.
These statements can help you organize and plan a project. It is easier to explain a difficult concept to someone else if you have figured out the main themes.
A universal theme is an idea or group of ideas that apply broadly across all categories. Universal themes can help direct you to areas where you want to learn and grow, based on major categories. They apply to creative endeavors, spiritual pursuits, relationships, academic studies, hobbies, social movements, and every other aspect of life. Traits […]
A family is a group of people or things who share a common source or share similar features and goals. The most fundamental social group. Big ideas People are social animals and we thrive best when interacting with others. Those around us mirror us, and how we react to them tells us about ourselves. Traditions
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Faith is a confident belief in the truth of someone or something. It does not rely on logical evidence, but in putting hope and optimism first. Big ideas The universe believes in you even when you don’t. Your beliefs and ideas are your own sacred things with significant value. When in doubt or trouble, try
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Courage is facing difficulties or danger with resolve, using reserves of inner strength. You do what must be done despite fear, danger or likely failure. Big ideas The more you follow what is comfortable, the more frightened you become of everything else. You must embrace your fears and feel your pain before you can begin
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Connections are points where two or more people, things or ideas meet and share common elements. Things that join, unite, or share other things together. Big ideas We all have a human body, subject to the same basic set of physical experiences. We all seek meaning in our lives. We all need others to interact
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Authority is the power to control, determine and judge. It is granted based on expertise, maturity or self-confidence. Authority taken by intimidation is not true. Big ideas Authority is gained in learning how to recognize and react to your emotions. The responsibility of influence is greater than you realize. Gain trust by being confident, consistent,
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Ambition is a strong desire or eagerness to shift our own experience in a certain direction. We wish to acquire specific things, to have people think of us in certain ways and we wish to control the outcome. We just really want something. And people are not the only things with strong desire, for corporations,
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Abundance is enough and more than enough. Needs are met, ideas and opportunities are available for everyone. There is no limit on creative expression. Pure abundance is infinity. We can speak of the abundance of the sky or the oceans. And we can talk about unlimited potential for joy and wealth. The flip side is
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The danger with visionary principles and values statements is once crafted they can easily be ignored and forgotten. When I created my first set in 2011 I determined I could avoid that pitfall by printing out the list and looking at it at the start of every workday. While that did help me keep the
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I wrote this as my mission statement in 2009. I revisited it in 2022 and found that it still reflects my goals and aspirations. Brian Tomlin I am at my best when creative, organizing, contributing, smiling, curious. I will create beauty, collaborations, dreams. I will listen to the songs of others, my intuition, nature, my
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