When prescribing one of the drugs I take, my doctor warned me of a common side effect: exaggerated, intensely vivid dreams. To be honest, I've never really noticed the difference. I've always dreamt big.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of having big dreams, regardless of external influences.
In this quote, Michael J. Fox highlights that even in the face of potential side effects from medication, his focus remains on his ability to dream big. It suggests that one's perspective and aspirations can remain steadfast despite challenges, promoting a mindset where dreaming big is a natural part of life.
In practice
This quote is perfect for an inspirational speech about resilience.
I find as long as I acknowledge the truth of something, then that's it. I know what it is and then I can operate. But if I overestimate the downside of something or the challenge of something and I get too obsessed about the difficulty of it, then I don't leave enough room to be open to the upside, the possibility.
My whole life, meeting people is like a blind date, because I feel like they've already seen the video on me.
There are no moments you have frozen in amber. It's moving, it's changing, so appreciate what's good about right now and be ready for what's next.
There's always failure. And there's always disappointment. And there's always loss. But the secret is learning from the loss, and realizing that none of those holes are vacuums.
Certainly people have a lot tougher situations than I've had to deal with. But I will say we are all dying from the moment we are born. This is not just rehearsal.
I'm a dad, I'm a husband, I'm an activist, I'm a writer and I'm just a student of the world.
We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.
So much of starting a business or affecting change is the confidence and courage to simply try.
Don't ever give up what you want in life. The struggle is worth it.
Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.
You must find something that you deeply love and are passionate about and are willing to sacrifice a lot to achieve.
I believe in myself like a five-year-old believes in himself. They say look at me, look at me! Then they do a flip in the backyard. It won't even be that amazing, but everyone will be clapping for them.
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