"How will we ever know what's actually possible without reaching beyond our limits into the impossible?" (unknown)
Optimism, pessimism. The glass is empty, the glass is half-full. Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best...
Why is it that we're afraid to think positively? And even if we do have the courage to vocalize our ambitions, we're admonished: "Don't set your hopes too high," or, "Just remember, it's very competitive." Even the word ambitious has a negative connotation. Since when did the encouragement, "Dream big" become "Be realistic?" How will we know the scope of realism unless we push our limits?
Somewhere along the lines, we grew up and were asked to set aside our dreams and prepare for failure. There are "back-ups," "safety nets," and "just-in-cases" that permeate everyday life. To an extent, these are smart, but even so, we are merely packing away a piece of ourselves for failure.
-Ashton
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