Did
you know that the experts that you and I have identified in any particular area
or field, were once known to be novice and amateurs in some respects? It’s
true! That expert was not born as an expert. They had a beginning. It was
small. They had to learn for quite some time even through making many of their
own mistakes. They didn’t become well-versed until after they paid their dues.
Take a moment to think about that for a moment…
I
was reading something recently, and it talked about small beginnings. It
cautioned
against having less than stellar feelings about small beginnings. Something was
sparked in my thoughts because some of us tend to want to heal the world, feed the
masses and even ascribe to a way of thinking that says we must “go big or go
home.” Yet, we tend to frown upon the “mom and pop” shops that have been or are
growing in perfecting their service, craft or product. That business, service
or organization that has become a mainstay in the community, and have made a
commendable impact are in my eyes “Doing It Big” by remaining, by enduring and
not folding or giving up. They are the glue. They are the touchable champions
that help us to realize that we, too, can be and do the thing(s) that we have
dreamed about and hoped to see in our neighborhoods, communities, cities and,
yes, in our world that surrounds us. Our beginnings help us to appreciate the
grind, the hard work, the blood, sweat and tears that we invest into capturing
our goals, dreams and visions for ourselves, those who will follow in our
footsteps and dare to do even greater than we have done because we have set an
exemplary example.
Small
beginnings are not to be overlooked, but they should be celebrated and rewarded
for being a positive image of leadership, entrepreneurship, business ownership,
wealth and freedom of life while making a meaningful impact, most times, away
from the limelight. I will not despise small beginnings, but I will uplift them!
