Bigger Quote by Michael Meade
“The old idea is that when tragedy strikes or when an obstacle blocks us, there are only two possibilities. We either become a smaller person or we become a bigger person. If it's a real life change you cannot come out the same. So therefore, you're either going to come out smaller or you're going to rise up and ultimately come out of it a bigger person.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on personal growth, Michael Meade, 2005
Tragedy forces a choice: shrink in spirit or grow stronger; true transformation requires becoming larger than before.
In simple terms: Crisis leads to growth or shrinkage.
Key Takeaway
Embrace growth after hardship.
Themes
resilience
personal development
adversity
Mood
hopeful
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- career setbacks
- health crises
- relationship challenges
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
transformation
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does becoming a bigger person look like for you?
- How can you recognize when you are shrinking?
A Different Perspective
Growth may be limited by external constraints.
