"Let’s be realistic."
I never understood this dictum. Like, at all.
People, I ask you: what is so unrealistic about dreaming of stardom, fame, etc.? More importantly: why does it seem SO improbable to realize those dreams?
Many of you, I’d gander, may not even be able to sensibly answer that, which half-way reinforces the point that I’m about to make entirely.
I’d estimate that about a good 3/4 or more of the people I vocalize my dreams and aspirations to retort with some kind of negative viewpoint. They then proceed to concoct a laundry list of reasons it couldn’t work and is just plain "deranged," emphasizing probability as their defining argument (which, in turn, suggestively supports their own shortcomings and inability to reach for the stars. Because that is usually what it seems to boil down to).
However, in either opening or closing their debate, 9 times out of 10, they insist to "be realistic."
Now, when someone is insistent upon being pragmatic, I pretty much always consider the source.
Let’s be "rational," huh? Hmmm... Okay. If we could just be real for a quick second I’d like to make a couple of things very clear.
How far did "being reasonable" get YOU? You work a 9 - 5 DEAD END job that you ABHOR and it BARELY pays the bills. This almost goes without saying, you LIVE paycheck-to-paycheck. You have (a) kid(s) and spouse whom are dependent upon you to provide for them and you can HARDLY do that as well. You’re miserable. You’re stuck. Blah, blah, blah, blah.
I can ride this shit till the wheels fall off.
Please understand that I am in no way trying to be malign or debase people - I’m simply verbalizing those feelings in which they so candidly display, whether it be through body language, mood/energy, or little undertones in the things they say.
But honestly, how far did "being realistic" get you?
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"You know what your odds of becoming famous are?"
"You have a better chance of getting struck by lightning than becoming famous."
"You have about a one in a billion chance of making it."
You know what’s funny about ALL of these "facts?" If it’s anything they REALLY PROVE, it is that I HAVE A CHANCE.
The odds are against me? *haha* Funny you should mention it because I LOVE challenges. I can overcome ANYTHING. And I’ll never be afraid to work. Believe that.
Struck by lightning eh? Well, I’m happy to see that you agree that there is a chance for me.
One in a billion. Yes. That is me. I am one in a billion, so thank you. d:)
People, why would you have any reason NOT to go after what it is that you dream about/are passionate about? IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING. And there is never a chance unless you take one. Why all the pessimism? Why all of these circumstances and limitations? I’m not saying this is easy, but following your heart is not as hard as those around you make it out to be.
Trust me. I’m doing it. I’ve been doing it. And it’s getting me into some really good places. ;)
As I always say, I’m not invincible. BUT I AM FEARLESS.
And what I really want is for people to be able to feel the same. In the beginning, yes, it is a bit unnerving. But once you get past all of the overwhelming, underwhelming, and preconceived emotions of placing yourself in the CENTER of YOUR universe, you’ll find that doors open up to you where there were once only walls.
No matter how big or how small, how narrow or how wide, don’t EVER let anyone try to make you feel crazy for dreaming.
Can I get an OKRRR??!!
Reki*
