being around discouraging people

[DrX]

anybody got ppl around them that constantly try to shot their dreams and goals?

 

[Remote]

Can you explain exactly what you mean?
Sometimes people complain that others shoot down their dreams, when really what they are doing is giving you a reality check.

There's a fine line between being supportive, and being a Yes Man.

 

[FreedMind]

I'm currently in a bad housing situation at school right now. Fell out with 3 people, and I've been trying my hardest to ignore them and continue with my business, but its not cool having to go back into a room every night with them in it.

If you identify someone or something that's negative/ you can't support, move on. In most cases, they'll fall out of your life and you can live your life. Sadly for me though, its only winter quarter

 

[#BOTHSIDES]

Sometimes ppl are discouraging. My mother can be like that sometimes. I'm one to get up and get out. I live abroad and like traveling. I moved out pretty much when I was 18. But all she ever tells me is to stop doing what I'm doing get married and a constant job and house.

I'm 25. Loving my life and doing what most would be afraid to do. I'm black and don't have a criminal record. I've only done positive things with my life buts it's not good enough or at least not what she wants

 

[Bomberman]

That's why there're your dreams. Which means everyone else's opinions on them shouldn't count except your own. Here's the thing though, the first thing you need to do in regards to your goals, is to make a commitment to it. This commitment needs to include the agreement that, no matter what road block pops in your way, you'll get through it. If you do that first, bumpy roads become part of the progress, and since you come to expect them they won't destroy your fire.

The only person who fails absolutely is the person who gives up.