Imaginations and daydreams are dangerous. They distance us from reality by envisioning ideals or triumphs over others or difficult situations. It forms fantasies and prevents us from celebrating our achievements; it forces us to focus on what’s left undone and makes us stuck on unattainable future possibilities.
- Related Note(s):
- When you find yourself daydreaming because you were born into difficulty, you still have a way out.
- In ambiguous situations, we may drift to daydreams or imagination. Find a better compass than imagination.
- Source(s): The Road to Character by David Brooks
