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Dumbo

December 2, 2007

DumboMy 2 ½ year old son has a new DVD: Dumbo. He and I watched it this weekend. I really like those old Disney movies, however, I'm more familiar with the fairy tail movies like Snow White or Sleeping Beauty from when my daughter was younger (she's 14 now).

If you have been living under a rock since 1941, Dumbo is the story of a baby elephant, named Jumbo Jr. who has huge oversized ears. The other elephants nickname him Dumbo because he keeps tripping over his ears and causing problems. Everyone picks on Dumbo, his elephant mother is chained and put in solitary confinement because she defends him. Eventually, Dumbo is befriended by a circus mouse named Timothy who helps him discover his ability to fly. After that, Dumbo is a star and everyone loves him! For you trivia people out there, Timothy the mouse is never called by name in the movie!

As Timothy is helping Dumbo discover he can use those big ears to fly, he says a most profound line: "The very thing that has been holding you down is going to lift you up".

Sometimes, like Dumbo, we hate the things that make us different than everyone else. However, if we embrace our uniqueness, and turn the situation around, we can often end up flying like Dumbo.

We all have gifts and talents that we don't use. We all have ideas and opportunities right in front of our eyes that we fail to see. My oldest brother once said that the best place to hide something is right in the middle of the room... what's hiding from YOU right in front of YOUR eyes?

What personal happiness are you missing?

What million dollar business idea is just sitting there, invisible, unnoticed by you?

Do you ever watch the TV show "The Big Idea" hosted by Donny Deutsch on CNBC? It's a really good show to inspire you. He interviews a lot of successful people. The other night the show topic was "Hidden Millions in your Attic". Donny interviewed several people who had taken something forgotten, like a recipe handed down from generation to generation, and built million dollar businesses out of it.

Instead of complaining and acting the part of a victim, we should look for the opportunities that life presents to us. It takes courage and it takes persistence. One of the guests on the "Hidden Millions in your Attic" episode of "The Big Idea" called a restaurant chain she wanted to do business with every Monday morning at 10:30am for 2 or 3 years. Every Monday. For years. However, she ended up with a multi-million dollar contract!

Look around you. Listen to your children, your spouse, your friends, your parents, and yes, even yourself! Like Dumbo, you may be tripping all over the very thing you want and you just can't see it!

As Timothy said: "The very thing that has been holding you down is going to lift you up".

Until next time,
Fred


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      I don't remember much of the actual movie but the basics like you stated...I really like the quote you pointed out "The very thing that has been holding you down is going to lift you up" I didn't graduate college and thought it was holding me down, but now I realize it has empowered me..rather than rely on a piece of paper I'm now creating something I love.

      Posted by Matt on December 3, 2007 6:53 PM

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      Aww no, i love dumbo! I might be just a little bit old now but when i have time, i like to sit back and watch all of those fantastic old disney movies - makes you feel young again, and bring happiness to all!

      Great post, thank you.

      Marty.

      Posted by Marty on December 6, 2007 7:25 AM

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      From Fred...

      This post is in the blog carnival over at: http://www.businesscreditcards.com/bootstrapper/carnival-of-business-and-entrepreneurship-2/
      Fred

      Posted by Fred Black on December 9, 2007 10:46 PM

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      Excellent point, Fred.
      I heard some time ago that if something about oneself has been consistently pointed out as a liability, find an environment where the "liability" will be an asset.
      Peace and wonder,
      CG

      Posted by CG Walters on December 16, 2007 5:48 PM

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      Nice post. I use to love dumbo when I was a kid.. actually this post is making feel old :(

      Posted by Sean on December 27, 2007 1:52 AM

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      I love dumbo, I still watch it every now and then when i get the chance.

      What I would give to be young again.

      Posted by Kristen on February 8, 2008 12:13 PM

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      Fred, first of all I too am a big fan of Dumbo. It is such a sweet story but I had never thought of it like you have just described. It is so true that what we think might be liabilities can in fact be assets if we use them correctly. My hat is off to you for spotting that in Dumbo!

      Posted by Pet Health Fanatic on April 10, 2008 6:55 AM

     


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