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feet on the ground

feet on the ground

Date: Jun 02 2016

Themes: Celebrity, Music

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“I know there are so many women who can sing much better than I can …. my feet are planted on the ground. I thank the people who have gotten to know me and who buy my music — I appreciate that so much. But I know that I can be replaced.”

Singer Patti LaBelle, speaking about not taking her fame for granted (huffingtonpost.com)

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be realistic; think about reality; be aware of problems

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Imagine that you want to run a marathon. Can you just buy some running shoes, head out the door, and do it? Probably not! Unless you are already a professional runner, a marathon is a long way to go without training first. If you have your feet on the ground, you know that you’ll need to start with shorter runs and eventually work your way up to the daunting distance of 26.3 miles!

To have one’s feet on the ground means to be realistic. People with their feet on the ground are not big dreamers. They are aware of the problems and challenges in life. Patti LaBelle has been a well-known singer for decades. However, she has a realistic outlook on life and knows that she is famous because of her fans. She is grateful for their support and takes the time to recognize and appreciate them.

Do you have your feet on the ground?

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“You are not going to marry Prince Charming, keep your feet on the ground!”

“She knows it takes hard work to get into Harvard. She has her feet on the ground.”

“I don’t dream about being rich someday. My feet are firmly planted on the ground!”

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Sergijko

Sergijko

Ukraine

Being a child I thought I know everything about love but while growing gradually I’m keeping my feet on the ground.

02:30 PM Jul 28 2016 |

elitaprayer

China

Hard to say, but I’m trying my best to plant my feet on the ground. Only when they are firmly planted, could I get rid of those nonsense thoughts and take better responsibility to guarantee a more charming body and soul. To keep my feet on the ground, I need to keep myself going on exercise and reading, making full prepartion for current unrealistic thing to be realistic.

englishteacher24/7

United States

I recently watched Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, and others perform at the White House on TV and they brought the house down. Patti’s singing was still strong and they sounded good.


Since Julito said what he said caused me to reflect on my life and it has taken me years to get my feet on the ground (with a relapse at times.) For those who read my mini autobiography in the Culture Forum know that when I was young I purchased a brand new Trans Am (sports car).


Now I’m 62 years old and my everyday transportation is a 26 year old economy car.


Life’s experiences can help us to get our feet on the ground.

06:23 AM Jun 03 2016 |

julito1

julito1

Argentina

I am realistic, i try to have both feet on the ground and don´t spend beyond my means. Nothing like to be free of debt,and i know what does it means over charging the credit card. The interest rates for not cancelling  or paying only the minimum allowed by the bank are soaring the debt to the sky .

Seiyf_khawas

Turkey

my one foot is on the ground and other foot is on the dreams, 


:)


NIJ321655

NIJ321655

United States

when your feet on the ground you keep your haud up.

ana karnia

ana karnia

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Keeping my feet on the ground is difficult ,but I try to.

Roger_23

Iraq

Great expression..

04:58 PM Jun 02 2016 |

s11211s

s11211s

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I know something I want to reach in my life, requires so much effort. I have my feet on the ground. Maybe I can’t achieve my purpose in life. I should be realistic and try more to achieve more.

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