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Dream Small, Live Big: The Power of Purpose with Liz Bohannon

Prosper Brief

Release Date: 06/04/2025

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5 Key Takeaways

  1. Start Small, Dream Deep – Liz champions the idea of “dreaming small” to gain momentum, reduce fear, and build real confidence.
  2. Success Isn’t a Metric—It’s a Feeling – Redefining success based on personal fulfillment, relationships, and internal health instead of external accolades.
  3. Failure Isn’t the Enemy – Fear of failure often fades when you recognize that starting from “average” gives you nothing to lose and everything to gain.
  4. Authenticity Builds Legacy – Vulnerability and realness—not performance—are what sustain impact and connection over time.
  5. Create for the Love of It – Whether it's rollerblading, writing, or making music, doing something for joy alone is a radical act of resistance in a commodified world.