What's wrong with aiming low and reaching goals and avoiding disappointments?

Question

Hey, let me clarify, it ain't me I'm talking about.

This is a hypothetical concept and certainly not an endorsement by me!!

Answer 1

There is nothing wrong with aiming low and many people do, however if you stand by this idea then what happens is one would only be settling. If one aims higher then they are trying to set high standards for themself. Yes, there can be disappointment... even when one aims low.

It is good to take risks and chances because even through you might not reach a high goal, you are learning and growing as a person which is always good.

Answer 2

Well okay you say what's wrong with so I ask you what's right about it. I agree that reaching your goals is great but it the work you put into it that gives you the satisfaction if it just falls in your lap then why should you appreciate it at all? I mean when you get older and think about all the things you could have done but didn't because of being afraid of dissappointment don't you think you'll be disappointed because you didn't get to live life the way you really wanted too? It's just a thought. And that's for anybody that thinks that way.

Answer 3

There is absolutely nothing "wrong"...aiming at any target & hitting the bullseye is rewarding.

However, as far as avoiding disappointments...hmmm...not really possible, Hon...there's always the possibility of missing your mark whether it's high or low...and not always are we happy with the goals we set out for once they are in hand...See???

It's really all about how you accept your outcomes that count...do you let disappointment reflect anger or upset your esteem of Self (fear-based reactions), or do you reflect someone who has learned something in process and moves on from that point--either to try again, or try anew??? Does a disappointment send you into disarray or does it motivate you to be more??? Your reflection in any given situation tells volumes to everyone around you about Who & What you are...that view in the mirror says the same to you, as well...this is what matters...it's the only thing that really matters...

Whatever direction you aim for...make it true...for YOU!!! And Good Journey all the way!!!

Answer 4

The thing that is 'lacking' or as you term it; 'wrong' is simply that this approach is lacking in it's very essence:

It is in opposition to the nature of this earth, the nature of mankind.

When the immune system decides it is time to attack disease organisms, it doesn't approach it haphazardly nor in a restrained manner!
When a member of your body is wounded or cut, and blood begins it's rapid exodus from the body, the natural survival system doesn't aim low: It marshalls all of it's tools to stem the flow, that is one reason for the swelling of the injured area:

You want to aim low and accomplish the same goals and avoid disappointments?

You are taunting NATURE, DEFYING THE NATURAL LAW!
You are challenging your audience to test our basic knowledge of 'how this world operates'

It did not work!, at least not with ME:

Your pseudo therom won't work either:

Aim your barrage at a higher mark:
The TRUTH shall set you FREE!

Answer 5

Because if you aim low you're gonna set ourself up for below average standards. If you really aim to get a C, you're gonna end up w/ a B- to D. If you aim to get an a, you'll probably get an a or B+.

If you live your life trying to aviod disappointments and keeping yourself from possible pain, you're never gonna reach full potential or real happiness. If you never have a real relationship because you're afriad of opening up and getting hurt again, you're gonna miss out on all the amazing times you could have had. Also people need to learn from there pain in order to really grow up and mature.

Answer 6

Nothing is wrong with it as long as you set another goal when you reach one. There is the saying "nothing ventured, nothing gained". It is good to have short term goals that culminate in a long term goal. You should have a touch target and a stretch target. Set you goals the way it suits you best, just don't limit yourself to avoid disappointment. Life is full of disappointments and you grow and learn from these.

Answer 7

There is no challenge in that. If you want to acheive anything that will make you feel better about yourself; a challenging goal is what you want. Even if you fail at acheiving a higher goal; you can still get an idea on what to do to acheive other goals, based on experience. When you can find what is within your reach, you will be more satisfied in the end.

Answer 8

Thats cheating yourself out of the best things that there is to offer. Nothing comes easy and there are going to be some disappointments in life.

Answer 9

Some people believe that failures set you up for a comeback and motivate you more than achieving a low-set goal. I'm not on one particular side of this arguement though.

Answer 10

I like the idea, but you'll never get to where you want to be in the long run. Life is full of disappointments. Living is learning how to deal with them, and move on.