Why I Hate Being Told To Be Realistic

Hi Friends,

 Have you ever told someone something you would really love to do or some place you would really love to go and their response is well yeah thats great but lets be REALISTIC that won't happen. Or if you mention you want to live somewhere someday and their response is be REALISTIC, that won't happen ( I get this one a lot because I want to live in places like London, New York, Amsterdam, ect.)

Well, do you want to know my response to all the people who have ever told me to be realistic, I think being realistic is one of the worst things you can do. I think it can keep you from growing and becoming the person deep down you really want to be. One time I was scrolling through youtube before practice, and I came across a sports motivation video with Will Smith, and one of the things he said really stuck with me. He said, "Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity." This quote stood out to me because I completely agree. I think a dream shouldn't just be something that you daydream about or keep hidden away in your head, your dream should be what gets you up in the morning and keeps you going. It should be what you write on your bathroom mirror or refrigerator to constantly motivate you. Everyone on earth has the opportunity to make their dream come true. However a small amount of people really go after their dreams because it can be quite terrifying and you might feel alone and unsure but when you take yourself out of your comfort zone, that is when change happens, thats when your dream becomes your reality. However, if you play it safe and stay in your comfort zone and keep this mindset that you are being realistic because you think your dream won't true, then you are right, it never will. However, if you just take a chance, then maybe just maybe with the right amount of hard work and a little bit of luck your life can become this amazing adventure, that makes you excited when you go to sleep because you get to wake up in the morning and do what you love all over again. 

Now I do think there is a difference between being smart and being realistic. Give yourself a cushion with the chances you take, but don't just not take any because it is too risky. We only get one life and it is way too short to spend it doing mundane things that just don't make you happy. 

So take risks, take chances, be adventurous, live life to the fullest and whatever you do, never give up on your dreams!

Also if any of you like to read I would really recommend this book to you! It's a children's book but it is filled with wonderful life lessons and will remind you why being different rarely is bad thing!

Also, I am thinking of starting to do a weekly post about a person who inspires me and why they are special and how they have made life just a little bit more enjoyable so be on the lookout for that!

Until Next Time,

Morgan