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What does it mean?
Garland observes that time spent dreaming is often lost when reality sets in.
In plain terms
We waste time imagining things that reality kills.
What can you take from it?
Balance dreams with reality to avoid wasting time.

Where it applies

  • overthinking
  • dealing with disappointment
  • planning

Putting it to work

  • ground dreams in action
  • avoid excessive rumination

Questions to consider

  • What dreams have you lost to reality?
  • How do you protect your time?

Another view

The statement generalizes all dreaming as potentially futile.

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