“Its nice to dream, but being down to earth is always better.” That’s a quote from a local (Singaporean) youth forum. Sadly, it’s probably quite a common view, especially around here. And I’ve got to say that I disagree greatly with that.
Being down to earth is always easier. But I can’t say it’s better. Being down to earth often means not dreaming, not striving for better. But just settling for where you are.
If you’re going to be “down to earth”, you’ll never soar to the skies. You’ll never be able to explore the vast expanse of space that is out there. You’ve got to be willing to leave earth. To dream big. To leave the atmosphere that you’re so comfortable is.
The universe is such a big place. There’s so much to explore, so much to find out. There are so many opportunities available. Why limit yourself to being just “down to earth”?
Being “Down to Earth” is not settling for less, but being practical and realistic.
Being young, who doesn’t have dreams and who doesn’t dream? But, lets admit it, in Singapore, you have to be realistic and practical, down to earth.
Indulging in fame dreams isn’t going to get you anywhere unless you’re sure you can really make it big. And fame is but transitional and transient, it disappears.
Having the right abilities and skills and the right mindset is more important than DREAMING THE WHOLE DAY LONG.
Be down to earth, practical and realistic.
Like it or not, meritocracy is still the ladder, not fame based shows.
And being practical and realistic and down to earth doesn’t mean you can’t soar.
Being down to earth just means you know where you stand, your limits and your abilities. Knowing your abilities, then will you be able to develop them and soar.
It has nothing to do with fame dreams. It’s a matter of dreams in general.
If you note the quote, it directly contrasts being “down to earth” to having dreams.
Yes, you shouldn’t just dream “the whole day long”. But you should have dreams.
My post has nothing to do with fame at all.