Be Realistic When Facing Challenges

A realistic attitude can take us far where serious matters are concerned because we equip ourselves to deal proactively with life's challenges when we see the world as it is. 

Though we may be tempted to apply the optimism we feel within to the circumstances we face in our outer-world lives, part of thinking hopefully about the future involves coping constructively with the issues we face in the present. 

This is not to say that we cannot comfort ourselves and bolster our spirits with beautiful visions of a better and brighter future. Rather, we should recognize that addressing our situation directly will prepare us to realize the specific outcomes we hope to eventually achieve through our efforts.  

The realism with which you approach your worldly affairs today will ensure that you can handle any challenge the universe puts in your path. —DailyOM