Dear Dreamer (yes, you are one, even if you’ve forgotten it),

When was the last time you set a goal that made your heart beat faster?
That scared you a little… yet thrilled you a lot?
A goal so bold, so compelling, so alive — that you couldn’t stop thinking about it?

For most people, that time is long gone.
Some never even dared.
Some stopped after failing once.
And some shrunk their dreams to survive, not to thrive.

If that’s you, this article is for you.
I’m writing not just to inform you — but to reignite your fire.
Because I believe with all my heart:
You were never made for small goals.
You were made to dream 10X bigger — and then build the life to match.

Let’s understand what holds you back, what mindset needs to be destroyed, and how to start setting goals that are 10 times bigger — and finally begin to live a life 10 times better.

Dear Dreamer (yes, you are one, even if you’ve forgotten it),

When was the last time you set a goal that made your heart beat faster?
That scared you a little… yet thrilled you a lot?
A goal so bold, so compelling, so alive — that you couldn’t stop thinking about it?

For most people, that time is long gone.
Some never even dared.
Some stopped after failing once.
And some shrunk their dreams to survive, not to thrive.

If that’s you, this article is for you.
I’m writing not just to inform you — but to reignite your fire.
Because I believe with all my heart:
You were never made for small goals.
You were made to dream 10X bigger — and then build the life to match.

Let’s understand what holds you back, what mindset needs to be destroyed, and how to start setting goals that are 10 times bigger — and finally begin to live a life 10 times better.

PART 1: WHY YOU SET SMALL GOALS OR NONE AT ALL

Most people don’t set big goals not because they can’t — but because something inside of them stopped believing they deserve to.

Let’s go deep into the roots of small thinking.

1. Fear of Failure and Rejection

You’ve tasted failure. Maybe even public humiliation.
You once dared… and it hurt.
So now your subconscious tries to protect you — by lowering your expectations.

“Don’t dream too big. You might get hurt again.”

But here’s the truth:
Failure doesn’t break you. Inaction does.
Fear is not the enemy — inaction in the face of fear is.

2. Conditioning from Childhood

Many of us were raised in environments where dreaming big was ridiculed:

• “Don’t aim too high, you’ll be disappointed.”
• “Be realistic.”
• “People like us don’t become rich or successful.”

Those words — repeated in our early years — became mental cages. You stopped dreaming not because you didn’t want to, but because you were trained not to.

But here’s your wake-up call:
It’s not your fault you were conditioned… but it is your responsibility to break the conditioning.

3. Low Self-Worth

If deep down, you don’t believe you’re worthy of a 10X life — you will never set 10X goals.

You’ll say things like:

• “Who am I to do that?”
• “People like me can’t have that.”
• “I’m not smart/talented/good enough.”

Here’s the truth you need to hear:
You are not what happened to you. You are what you decide to become.

No one is born confident or worthy. We build it — one courageous decision at a time.

4. Society’s Limited Standards

Look around:
People don’t dream. They survive.
They work 9-to-9, complain about life, wait for the weekend, and measure success in EMIs.

The standard is low. So your bar is set low too.

But you are not here to meet society’s standard.
You are here to shatter it.

You’re not here to fit in. You’re here to rise.

5. Past Regret and Shame

You tried before. You quit before.
You disappointed yourself and now… you don’t trust yourself.

So you stopped setting goals because goals remind you of what you didn’t achieve.

But friend, you are allowed to start again.
This time, with wisdom. This time, with fire. This time, with you fully awake.

PART 2: THE DANGERS OF THINKING SMALL

Here’s what no one tells you:

Small goals are dangerous. Not because they are easy — but because they kill your potential silently.

When you set small goals:

• You don’t push yourself.
• You don’t learn, stretch, or grow.
• You don’t feel alive.
• You don’t inspire anyone — not even yourself.

And worse… you settle.

Settling is spiritual suicide. You may be breathing, but you’re not living.

PART 3: HOW TO SET 10X GOALS — THE NEW WAY OF THINKING

Now let’s break the chains and rise.
Here’s how to break small-goal thinking and install a 10X mindset.

1. Stretch Your Imagination — Not Your Logic

10X goals are not born in logic.
They’re born in imagination, desire, and possibility.

Stop asking, “Is this realistic?”
Start asking, “What would make me feel alive?”

Your goal should scare you a little, and excite you a lot.
If it doesn’t — it’s too small.

Close your eyes and imagine:

• What would your life look like if there were no limits?
• What income would you make?
• What kind of impact would you create?
• What kind of freedom would you live in?

Now double it. That’s your starting point.

2. Think in Terms of Impact, Not Just Income

Most people only think:
“I want to earn ₹1 lakh/month.”

What if you asked:
“How can I help 1,000 people change their life?”

Big impact creates big income.

10X thinkers focus on service, value, transformation — and that automatically brings bigger rewards.

Make your goal bigger than you. That’s how you find unstoppable energy.

3. Reverse Engineer the Bigger Vision

Let’s say your 10X goal is:
“I want to build a ₹1 crore business in 3 years.”

Now break it down:

• ₹1 crore = ₹2.75 lakh/month.
• What product/service could I sell to get there?
• Who are my ideal customers?
• How many clients do I need monthly?
• What skills do I need to master?

Now you’re not guessing — you’re building.

10X doesn’t mean unrealistic. It means well-planned, well-executed bigness.

4. Kill the Old Identity

To live a 10X life, you must become a 10X person.

The old you — who:

• Procrastinates
• Doubts everything
• Fears judgment
• Gets distracted easily

That version must die.

Create a new identity:

“I am a powerful, focused, disciplined action-taker who thinks big, moves fast, and serves massively.”

Repeat it. Embody it. Live it.

You can’t set big goals with a small self-image.

5. Build 10X Habits to Match the Goal

You cannot set a ₹1 crore goal and live with ₹10,000 habits.

Upgrade your habits:

• Wake up with intention.
• Learn daily.
• Network strategically.
• Track your progress.
• Celebrate progress.

Big goals need big rituals. Daily, not yearly.

6. Surround Yourself with Big Thinkers

Your environment is either a cage or a catalyst.

If your friends are dream-killers, complainers, “be-realistic” people — your dreams will suffocate.

Be around those who:

• Talk about building empires.
• Encourage your madness.
• Challenge your laziness.
• Celebrate your wins and call out your excuses.

Proximity is power. Find your tribe of giants.

7. Accept That It Will Be Hard — And Do It Anyway

10X goals are hard.
They will test your faith, your discipline, your patience.

But ease is a lie. Comfort is a trap. Safety is a cage.

The hard road is the only one that leads to greatness.

So instead of asking, “Will this be easy?”
Ask, “Is this worth it?”

If the answer is yes — commit, burn the boats, and go all in.

PART 4: FROM GOAL TO MISSION — MAKE IT DEEPER

The most powerful goals are spiritual.

Not religious — but rooted in purpose.

Set a goal that changes other people’s lives, not just your own.

When your goal becomes your mission, you stop needing motivation. You wake up with fire.

So don’t just say:

• “I want to earn more.”

Say:

• “I want to free my family from debt.”
• “I want to create jobs in my town.”
• “I want to show my children what’s possible.”

Give your goal a why. Then the how will follow.

Final Words: Your Life Will Rise to the Level of Your Goals

Dear friend,

Your life is not limited by your background, education, money, or age.

It is limited by your thinking.

Small dreams never inspired anyone. They don’t give you energy. They don’t wake you up excited.
Only massive, bold, soul-driven goals do.

So if you’ve been playing small, shrinking, hiding — this is your moment to break free.

Set a goal that:

• Scares you.
• Excites you.
• Forces you to grow.
• Makes you stretch.
• Inspires others.

Then show up for that goal every single day.

You’re not too late.
You’re not too old.
You’re not too far gone.

You are ready.

Now dream 10 Times bigger — and build the life to match.

With you every step,
Your Mentor

Vikas Agrawal