'Wer das Wunschbare mit dem Machbaren verwechselt, wird scheitern.' ('Who mixes up the wishable and the doable will fail')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Confusing what you want with what is possible leads to failure.
- In plain terms
- Do not mistake your desires for what is actually possible.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish between wishes and reality to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance ambition with reality?
- Have you failed due to unrealistic expectations?
Another view
Sometimes ambition requires ignoring current limitations to innovate.
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