Overview

Your high-flying hopes and grand ideas are great at motivating people and keeping you feeling positive, but they might be a bit too unrealistic -- and that could ultimately lead to major disappointment. To save yourself from a harsh reality check, try to start being more realistic about your chances for success in a new venture. Don't plan on failure, by any means -- but you can't always assume that you'll be completely victorious. Do yourself a favor and think up a backup plan, just in case.