"新しい問題に取り組む際には、そこにあると希望するものを見つけるという視点ではなく、真実、取り組まねばならない現実を把握するために取り組んでください。見つけたものが気に入らないかもしれません。その場合、それを変えようと試みる権利があります。しかし、状況の事実としてあなたが見つけたものについて自分自身を欺かないでください。"
— Bernard M. Baruch
Simplified Meaning:
When you face a new problem, it's important to look at it honestly and understand what's really happening, even if it's not what you were hoping for. Imagine you're a student who didn't do well on a test. Instead of assuming the teacher made a mistake, first check your work and see if you really knew the material. If you find out that you didn’t study enough, accept this reality. It's okay to feel disappointed, but use this truth to motivate yourself and make a plan to study harder next time. For example, if you start a new job and things aren't going as smoothly as you'd like, don't ignore the difficulties or blame others right away. Look closely at what's going wrong, whether it's your skills that need improvement or if there are process issues that need addressing. By facing the facts, you'll be better equipped to make real changes that can improve the situation. Ignoring the truth or only seeing what you wish were there won't help you tackle the problem effectively.