Navigating Between Dream Big and Keep Being Realistic
Have you ever heard people encouraging us to dare to dream big, but on the other hand, they also say we should be realistic, adapt to the circumstances, and not dream too high? So, how should we navigate this? For those of you who have big dreams, perhaps hearing words from others like “Hey! Just be realistic!”, “Do not aim too high, you might get hurt” can feel very discouraging. However, did you know that behind these skeptical words, there are actually several reasons that we can understand together? Firstly, sometimes, people giving such advice just want to protect us from the possibility of failure or disappointment. They may speak from their own bitter experiences or observations of others’ failures. Although their intentions are good, it's important to remember that big dreams often require unusual steps and significant challenges. Secondly, sometimes the fears and doubts of others may reflect their disbelief in our abilities/potential. They may feel uncomfortable (?) with
