Aiming High is a Recipe for Disappointment

For those who strive to be the best, there is a harsh reality that awaits them. Despite their ambition and hard work, they may find themselves falling short of their goals. A recent study has found that unless you aim to be the best, you won’t even be good. The research revealed that those who try to achieve greatness often end up with disappointment. It showed that when people set high expectations for themselves, they are more likely to fall short than if they had aimed lower. The study concluded that it’s better to have realistic expectations and aim for something achievable rather than shooting for the stars and ending up empty-handed. This finding has caused many ambitious people to rethink their approach towards success. Some have decided not to put too much pressure on themselves and focus on taking small steps towards their goals instead of aiming too high right away. Others have chosen not to take risks at all in order to avoid potential failure or disappointment. The findings of this study are disheartening news for those who want nothing but the best out of life. It’s difficult enough as it is trying to make your dreams come true without having this extra burden of being told that even if you do reach your goal, it might still not be enough. It can be discouraging when you feel like no matter how hard you try, you won’t get what you want out of life because your ambitions are too high or unrealistic in comparison with what others are achieving around you. This feeling can lead some people into a spiral of self-doubt and insecurity which can prevent them from reaching any level of success at all due to fear of failure or disappointment in the end result. The findings from this study suggest that aiming too high could lead only one step below what was originally intended – leaving us with an unfulfilled sense of accomplishment and regret over our ambitions being too lofty in the first place.