When someone tells you about something they want to aspire to or achieve, Do you encourage them in a realistic

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way? Or do you make it your duty to play Devil's Advocate?

For me it can depend on how well I know the person, if I heard it already 100 times and have seen no action I will point it out.

Answer 1

A little of both! LOL

=)

Answer 2

If it is like a job situation I tell em to go for it. But
they also need to look at the law of supply and demand.
Can they make a living doing what they want to do?
Are there a lot of jobs out there for that sort of thing?
I tell em to go for it but supplement themselves with
a back up plain.

Answer 3

I say go for it. I do try and encourage them in a positive way, but sometimes feel the need to point out disadvantages..

Answer 4

If their idea is preposterous, like if they want to be a performer but they sing like Nellie Furtado, then I do tell them that they're full of it....HOWEVER, if someone has a legitimate plan for achieving their goal, then I am supportive and I do encourage them....

Answer 5

I think if someone shares their dream, it should be encouraged no matter what it is. Too many people along the way will dump on it, you don't have to be one of them.

Answer 6

FINE ILL TAKE OUT THE TRASH!!!!!! quit pointing out the obvious, i aspire to be a Janitor

Answer 7

I'm always optimistic. I never give up hope and I believe anybody is capable of anything as long as they have the desire and willpower to pursue it.

Answer 8

Yes I always try to sparea little time and ears for that, there is always a time when we think no one notices us.

Answer 9

Well, hardly anyone tells me about that kind of stuff, so no.

Answer 10

i am with my hope all the time , i dont loss the hope