Embracing realism means always taking a realistic view of your company and comparing it with other companies. You’re always keeping an eye on what’s happening in companies around the world, and you’re measuring your own progress, not internally, but externally. You don’t just ask, “Have I made progress from last year to this year?” You ask, “How am I doing vis-à-vis other companies? Have they made a lot more progress?” That’s the realistic way to look at your station.
