Whatever the mind can conceive can be made manifest. Without a doubt, every individual has all it takes to attain a set goal. Behind the picture of every fulfilled life, however, lies the minds and hands that stayed committed to working out what was desired.
Dr. Ben Carson’s journey is a testament to this truth. Growing up in a poverty-stricken environment with an illiterate mother, a broken home, and struggling academically, he faced circumstances that could have predicted a future of failure. Yet, the story of the Carson family is one of triumph against the odds.
Think Big isn’t just about envisioning greatness; it’s about living in that reality. It’s about giving our best in every environment we find ourselves, opening our horizons and reaching for new possibilities, and all that God has in store for us on the road ahead.
Dr. Carson shares how key figures in his life, including his mother, Sonya Carson, and various academic and medical mentors, profoundly influenced his path. Moreover, the faith of patients and parents he encountered during his career as a neurosurgeon reinforced his belief in God and encouraged those around him to nurture their faith as well.
Directly or indirectly these individuals contributed to his professional and personal growth. He emphasises that there’s no such person as a self-made individual. What we are made of and who we will become lies in the sum of the people we encounter, the challenges we face and the lessons we attain.
In his acrostic “THINK BIG” where each letter represents a principle,
T=Talent
H=Honest
I=Insight
N=Nice
K=Knowledge
B=Books
I=In-depth Learning
G=God
Dr. Carson urges all individuals to give their best by producing excellence in every field of life. Regardless of the circumstances that surround us, we can still give our best. Just THINK BIG.