Why smaller thinking can feel safer, but costs more

It’s an uncomfortable question to ask, but a necessary one: Is this dream about me, or is it through me?

We live in a culture that thrives on being seen, so it’s incredibly easy for our goals to become ego-sized. Ego-sized dreams are built on comparison and the need to prove something. They feel urgent. They demand quick wins and public applause. They ask: “How will this make me look?”

A God-sized dream is different. It’s quieter, but it’s deeper. It doesn’t ask how you look; it asks who you are becoming.

You can usually tell a dream is God-sized because it’s slightly bigger than your current capacity. It requires a level of faith that feels a little bit scary. While ego-sized dreams are designed to inflate your identity, God-sized dreams are designed to refine it. They don’t just serve your ambition; they serve the people around you.

Reflection:

If no one ever gave you credit for this dream, would you still want to pursue it?