Dare to Dream Big: Lessons From Women Who Achieved Their B-HAG
How does a Big Hairy Audacious Goal get achieved? Well, by most measures, women have been told to “dream small” or “be realistic” for generations. However, history shows otherwise-whether it’s building a billion-dollar company or changing international policies.
At Iron Lady, we think that an individual woman has the ability to accomplish her own B-HAG, whatever it may be. We dig up the mindset and strategy through trailblazing women’s stories of how they stayed on course and beat the challenges.
Women Who Achieve Their B-HAG
1. Breaking Barriers With Bold Visions
Oprah Winfrey, who grew up in poverty and adversity, didn’t only dream of becoming a TV host but wanted to change the lives of people all over the world. Her vision ballooned into creating an enormous media empire and a girls’ leadership academy in South Africa.
Lesson:
Begin with a purpose that is greater than your goal. Connect your goal to a meaningful “why” to fuel persistence.
Iron Lady Says:
“Big dreams are contagious. When you share your vision, others want to be part of the journey.”
2. Taking Risks and Learning from Failure
Story: Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx, doesn’t have a business degree and didn’t have much more budget when she invented a new category of women’s apparel. She went through hundreds of rejections before her idea became a billion-dollar brand.
Lesson:
Fearless in failure. For Blakely, success stemmed from thinking of failures as experiments rather than setbacks.
Tactic:
Maintain a “failure journal” so you can record lessons learned from your missteps. This attitude keeps you resilient.
3. Building a Support System
Malala Yousafzaiโs dream of universal education for girls began with her fight for schooling in her home country of Pakistan. Despite life-threatening challenges, she had the unwavering support of her family and global allies.
Lesson:
Surround yourself with believers. Malalaโs father played a key role in fostering her vision.
Tactic:
Actively seek mentors, allies, and communities like Iron Lady that empower your dreams.
4. Persevering Through the Mess
JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter while living in poverty, getting divorced, and raising a child as a single mom. Her commitment to her dream story eventually transformed current culture and redefined modern literature.
Lesson:
Consistency trumps inspiration. Show up every day-no matter how small the step.
Strategy:
Ingest time-blocking and set the regular rhythm of your dream in the midst of life’s overwhelming mess.
Conclusion
To dare to dream big is not easy, but it is very rewarding. Those women tell us that the secret of transforming great, ambitious goals into reality is mindset, resilience, and tactics. Iron Lady is here for you on the way to achieving your B-HAG, whether in leading a team, launching a business, or breaking societal norms.
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