From Napkin Scribble to Liftoff:
How to Turn Big Dreams into Daily Actions
I was sitting at my favorite breakfast spot, nursing a cup of coffee and feeling a little stuck.
I was waiting for a friend. This wasn’t just any friend. This was a guy who has crushed it in both arenas that matter—personally (he’s a fitness adventure coach) and professionally (a legit entrepreneur with the resume to prove it). He agreed to give me a little pro-bono coaching over eggs and bacon.
Honestly? I was embarrassed. He showed up, and I didn’t even know where to start. I had all this noise in my head, these big desires, but zero clarity on how to ask for help.
But here’s the thing about truly successful people: they are gracious. And they know that the most complex problems often have simple, tangible solutions.
After we finished our chat, he grabbed a fresh napkin and drew a diagram. A diagram I still use decades later. Looking back, I had no idea that a napkin could be a catalyst. That it would be the spark that turned my hazy dreams into reality.
I want to share that napkin with you.
Here is his framework for turning the impossible into your daily routine.
I challenge you to grab a pen. Fill this in. Do it now.
Don’t just read this. Be a dream believer. And understand the difference between a dreamer and a doer?
Dreamers wait for the perfect moment. Doers reverse engineer the moment.
So dream big. But then reverse engineer it. Break it down until it’s so small it’s almost silly.
And then start.
Today.
Because when it comes to your future, no action is too small. The napkin is full. Now go write your story.
—Steve
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About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a premier leadership development company based in Scottsdale. As a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, Steve has delivered over 2,500 impactful presentations to renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Spotify, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
A published author and thought leader on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve lives near Scottsdale with his wife, Julie. Together, they cherish time spent with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
