Dreaming Small | David Micley | TEDxNewton North HS

Core Argument - The speech advocates for "dreaming small," suggesting that focusing on achievable, controllable tasks leads to greater success than pursuing overly ambitious goals [1][2][5] - The speaker uses examples like Bill Belichick's "do your job" philosophy and Jeff Bezos' initial focus on selling books online to illustrate the power of small, consistent actions [8][9][12][13] - The speech identifies distractions, particularly from social media and the constant exposure to others' dreams, as obstacles to achieving personal goals [23][24] Supporting Examples - Bill Belichick, the Patriots coach, focused on his team doing their job every single day [8][9] - Jeff Bezos started Amazon by focusing on a small problem: creating an online bookstore [12][13] - Otto's Pizza started with a single pizza store in Portland, Maine [15] Practical Advice - The speech emphasizes the importance of having a plan and focusing on daily, achievable goals to overcome distractions and achieve long-term success [24][25] - It suggests that focusing on what is controllable and putting effort into small tasks can lead to success, regardless of immediate wins or losses [10][11][26] Personal Anecdote - The speaker shares personal experiences of failing to achieve big dreams in sports and finding success in local politics by focusing on participation and small steps [17][18][19][20][21][22]