Business By Hormozi #145: Worry About the Big Picture

Two childhood friends, Max and Sarah, grew up in a small town where every little problem felt like the end of the world. As they got older, their worries only grew—Max often found himself stressing about his career, while Sarah became consumed by every small detail in her personal life. It was a constant cycle of stress, fueled by the idea that their struggles were the most important things in the universe.

One evening, they went stargazing on a hilltop, away from the city lights. They sat in silence for a while, looking up at the stars. Max, with his usual concern, started rambling about all the things that were going wrong in his life—his job, his relationships, his doubts about the future.

Sarah, however, seemed more at peace. She stared at the sky and quietly said, "There are 100 billion stars in a galaxy. There are over 1 trillion galaxies. That thing you’re really worried about probably isn’t worth worrying about."

Max paused. For the first time in ages, he felt a sense of calm.

The Infinite Perspective

Sarah’s words lingered in Max’s mind. The vastness of the universe, with its billions of stars and trillions of galaxies, suddenly made his problems feel small. It wasn’t that his concerns weren’t valid, but in the grand scheme of things, they were just a tiny blip in the expanse of time and space. The universe was so much bigger than any single issue, no matter how important it felt in the moment.

Max realized that the more he focused on the minute details of his life, the more overwhelmed he became. There were always going to be challenges, but perhaps they didn’t deserve the weight he had been giving them. Sarah’s perspective, grounded in the understanding of the universe’s enormity, helped him see things differently.

Focusing on What Truly Matters

Sarah had always been able to see the big picture. She had learned that while it's easy to get caught up in daily stress and worries, it’s far more important to focus on what truly matters. The vastness of space reminded her that even though we face difficulties, we are just one part of something much larger. She understood that worrying about small problems in the grand scope of life only held her back from embracing the bigger opportunities ahead.

Max slowly started adopting Sarah's outlook. Instead of obsessing over every little setback or obstacle, he began to focus on the bigger picture: his goals, his personal growth, and the things that truly brought him joy. He realized that by stressing over the small things, he was missing out on the bigger opportunities that were right in front of him.

The Lesson of the Universe

Max’s anxiety began to fade as he remembered that the things he worried about, in the grand scheme of the universe, probably weren’t worth worrying about. Yes, life had its challenges, but those challenges were just part of the journey. There would always be bigger issues to face, but there would also always be bigger victories to celebrate. And in the end, the perspective of the stars reminded him that the universe is much larger than his immediate concerns.

Conclusion

Worry About the Big Picture as Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but when you take a moment to step back and look at the bigger picture, those worries often fade. The universe is vast, and in the grand scheme of things, the things we stress about may not hold as much weight as we think. Keep focusing on what truly matters and don’t let small problems derail your progress. Remember: That thing you’re really worried about probably isn’t worth worrying about.