Being Down to Earth

Elon Musk once said, "One of the biggest mistakes people generally make, and I'm guilty of it too, is wishful thinking. You want something to be true, even if it isn't true." This concept touches upon the personal quality of honesty that I mentioned earlier in this text, but it extends further into our way of perceiving life.
 
Life's circumstances might often evoke feelings of adversity, whether occasionally or persistently. In such cases, wishful thinking might seem like a helpful tool for making significant, meaningful changes. However, it often merely offers a temporary escape from certain realities, trapping you in comforting thoughts while altering nothing substantial. Therefore, striving to maintain a down-to-earth perspective and developing resilience to face life's uncertainties could be more beneficial for your well-being, even if it challenges your comfort zone.
 
This mindset can help you adjust and adapt your nervous system and psychology, allowing for better integration into daily life. It offers tools to face life's uncertainties and challenges without losing sight of what you hold dear.
 
Why is it pragmatic to follow how things happen rather than how you want them to be or how you think they should be? Because significant change doesn't happen overnight, and it's wise to anticipate outcomes based on what usually occurs. By accepting this, you can start to build change gradually, one step at a time.