My number one dinner guest, could I have anyone in the world - would be Walt Disney. I didn't go to work there just because I like fairytales and pixie dust. The man is a massive inspiration. And despite all the other things that he may have been and the allegations against him - he was a dreamer and a creator - and he did magnificent things.
My all time favourite quote is:
'The world is a magical place - choose your own adventure' - Walt Disney
I really believe in this. So many people have the potential to do incredible things - but it simply doesn't occur to them that they could do it. Particularly in the UK. When I was an intern for SIE (Scottish Institute for Enterprise) I got to speak to students at my University about setting up their own businesses and ventures. The general feeling I got from them was 'I'm not the kind of person that does that' but they are! Anyone can do it, and I believe everyone should dream big and go for it. We need to get the idea out of our heads that there is a certain kind of person that does these things, that we are not suitable, because it's simply not true.
My mother always taught me that if you aim really high and you don't reach your goal, you'll still achieve something pretty good. But if you aim for something average - you will only ever achieve something average or below. This has always stuck with me. Some people think I am over ambitious, that I am naive and a dreamer. But everyone also thought Walt Disney was crazy when he started speaking of the plans he had for the company.
So this is why Walt Disney is my idol - because he dared to dream. And I will too.
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