You can be realistic and at the same time strive for self improvement. The main thing is if you enjoy doing something, you can engulf yourself in the process,

You can be realistic and at the same time strive for self improvement. The main thing is if you enjoy doing something, you can engulf yourself in the process, and the results will come. Everyone is not born with the same ability and some will get farther than others because of this. Deliberate practice will even the playing field some and should still be used in order to gain mastery in whatever skills you desire.