Embarking on a journey to achieve your goals can be both exhilarating and daunting, all at the same time. While the possibility of accomplishing something great may fill our heads with the notion of success and adoration, we can also be overwhelmed by the fear of failure and the seemingly insurmountable amount of work that lies ahead of us.
Despite these feelings, there are individuals who have found a way to overcome these obstacles and accomplish their dreams. Brynjar Karl Bigisson, a 10-year-old boy from Iceland, is one such individual who has defied the odds to achieve a remarkable feat – building the world’s largest Titanic replica out of LEGO.
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Brynjar’s love for ships began at a very young age, and he soon became obsessed with the idea of building a Titanic of his own. He spent hours researching the massive ship online, learning everything there was to know about it.
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This obsession was partially due to the fact that he has autism and found it easier to interact with LEGO bricks than with other kids. LEGO allowed him to stay focused on what he was doing, providing him with a space to be creative and have fun.
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Brynjar told Bored Panda, “LEGO has been an important part of my life since a very early age. Because of my poor social and communication skills, I was always on my own, playing by myself, so LEGO bricks became my best friends. While building with LEGO, I was using and developing my imagination and creativity. I don’t remember feeling lonely, I was too busy building something.”
But building the Titanic replica wasn’t something Brynjar could accomplish alone. He enlisted the help of his grandpa and his mom, who supported him in every way possible. “Obviously, I was not going to build the 7-meter (26-feet)-long model all by myself and needed to convince some key people in my life to help me,” Brynjar said.
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“My grandfather, Lulli, helped me to create special LEGO instructions on the real Titanic blueprints. My mother helped me to set up a crowdfunding page, so I was able to raise the money I needed to buy the LEGOs.”
With determination and support from his family, Brynjar spent the next 11 months working on the Titanic replica, devoting 3 to 4 hours every day after school. Eventually, the model was completed, and the final result was quite astonishing.
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This experience taught Brynjar many valuable life lessons, which he was keen to share with others. “We know that if you are allowed to develop your skills through your interest, you can become stronger. I have had that opportunity, and today there is nothing that I cannot do if I focus on it.
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This message is important for me to get across,” he said. Brynjar’s message was so powerful that he decided to share it with the world in a TED talk, where he laid out the three things he believes are crucial in achieving success – believing in yourself, building a good team around you, and never giving up.
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Brynjar’s story is a testament to the power of determination and persistence. It’s a reminder that with the right mindset and support, we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. Whether you’re young or old, living with a disability or not, it’s never too late to start pursuing your dreams. So, let Brynjar’s story inspire you to believe in yourself and never give up on your goals.