{"id":139655,"date":"2025-01-15T16:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T20:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=139655"},"modified":"2025-01-17T16:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T20:50:26","slug":"advantages-of-realism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/advantages-of-realism\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2 Advantages of Realism: Accept What&#8217;s Really Possible"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that it&#8217;s better to be realistic than to cling to unachievable dreams? How can realism help you live a better life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Oliver Burkeman, to work within your limitations, you must first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/change-your-mindset\/\">change your mindset<\/a>. Accurately assess your reality so you can let go of unreachable ideals and focus on what\u2019s currently possible instead of what could be possible in an abstract, unknown future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the two advantages of realism and shifting to this mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-adjusting-your-mindset\"><strong>Benefits of Adjusting Your Mindset<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The first advantage of realism is that accurately assessing your reality allows you to determine\u2014and pursue\u2014what\u2019s realistically possible for you.<\/strong> For example, you may have a laundry list of things you want to do\u2014start writing a book, act in a TV show, write a song, and so on. However, you\u2019re not a musician or an actor, and you work a full-time job; acting and songwriting aren\u2019t currently within your realm of possibility because you don\u2019t have the time, knowledge, or connections to get started. You do have experience writing, though, and can carve an hour out of each day to start a book. Once you acknowledge that writing is a realistic possibility, you\u2019ll feel encouraged to take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-take-action-on-your-goals\/\">action toward your goals<\/a> since they seem attainable, and you\u2019ll use your time more effectively than if you spent it on goals that are out of your reach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Burkeman\u2019s recommendation to be realistic about our limits and possibilities is beneficial because doing so combats <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/cognitive-heuristics\/\">cognitive biases<\/a> that hinder success. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/you-are-not-so-smart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>You Are Not So Smart<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>David McRaney explains that biases like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-dunning-kruger-effect\/\">Dunning-Kruger<\/a> effect and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/self-serving-attributions\/\">self-serving bias<\/a> cause us to <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/you-are-not-so-smart#thought-error-2-you-overestimate-your-intelligence-and-skill-level\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overestimate our abilities in our weak areas and view ourselves in an overly positive light<\/a>, respectively. These biases prevent us from accurately assessing our skills and how we can improve ourselves. Consequently,&nbsp; as Burkeman suggests, we think we\u2019re more likely to attain impractical goals than we actually are, so we waste time on unfruitful pursuits. A dose of realistic self-assessment can help you avoid such <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/time-wasting-activities\/\">time-wasters<\/a> and take more effective action.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second, focusing on current possibilities rather than an unknown future allows you to expend your energy where it\u2019s most effective\u2014on your current pursuits.<\/strong> Burkeman explains that, while future planning has its place, constantly <em>worrying<\/em> about the future and potential problems wastes time in the present. Instead of worrying, spend that time focusing on what&#8217;s important right now. You should trust that you\u2019ll be able to handle future situations as they arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Focus on Current Pursuits Without Resisting Human Nature<\/strong><br><br>Following Burkeman\u2019s advice to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-the-future\/\">stop worrying about the future<\/a> and focus on current pursuits instead may be more difficult than it seems\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/foresightguide.com\/why-think-about-the-future\/#:~:text=Our%20brains%20are%20wired%20to,natural%20selection%2C%20to%20do%20so.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our brains are wired to think about the future as a survival mechanism<\/a>. However, you can embrace your forward-thinking nature while still following Burkeman\u2019s advice by <em>manifesting<\/em>. <br><br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-secret\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Secret<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Rhonda Byrne explains that you can manifest by <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-secret\/chapter-12#time-is-on-your-side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">replacing worrying thoughts that arise about the future with positive affirmations and visions<\/a>. Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-secret\/chapter-7#act-as-if\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">act as if that manifestation is already true<\/a>. This reduces anxiety and encourages you to take actions that help you achieve your desired future.<br><br>For example, say you own a business. Rather than worrying about whether your business will fail, tell yourself it will succeed and imagine the ways it will flourish. Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/act-as-if\/\">act as if<\/a> you already have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-makes-a-business-successful\/\">successful business<\/a> by, for instance, creating a slogan for a television ad. This helps you think more positively and take a step toward the future you\u2019d like to have.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that it&#8217;s better to be realistic than to cling to unachievable dreams? How can realism help you live a better life? According to Oliver Burkeman, to work within your limitations, you must first change your mindset. 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