"Follow your dreams" is the stupidest advice ever.

[DonFerrari]

DélioPT said:

DonFerrari said:

Ever saw these people preaching "follow your dreams, but only if they are feasible and you have the talent to achieve it"? Nope, they usually put in a way that you just have to believe and work hard for it.

Honestly, that's not how i have seen people say it.
When i hear people say that line, and only that line, it's said in a way to encourage others.

I really can't remembre it being said in another way - a way that implies that you can achieve it all.
Maybe that's me.

And have you ever heard anyone saying follow your dream with cautionary counters? If you don't limit the follow your dream then it really falls down on it will happen.

Paperboy_J said:

I disagree. I think you should follow your dreams, just have a Plan B in case it doesn't work out.

Just be smart about it. For example if you want to be a DJ or something, you can still do that, just maybe do it on the weekends or on your off time, in between your normal job and other responsibilities.  Just don't pour absolutely EVERYTHING into being a DJ to the point where you're buying new equipment instead of paying your rent.

Work on your craft and improve your skills. Then maybe one day that big break you've been waiting for will come along. And you'll be ready for it, instead of kicking yourself wishing you had worked more on improving your skills.

Perhaps you should read the OP. He puts very clearly that if you are passionate about something but isn't good enough or can't provide you money, do it as a hobby.

Paperboy_J said:

DonFerrari said:

Naruto was son of 4th Kage and also from one of the original clans. Had Half the power of the most powerful monster inside himself. Is the protagonist, etc... nope, he already had all the requisite to make his dream come true. Why don't we ask about all the other who wanted to be Kage but were just worthless? They followed their dream and nothing.

What about Rock Lee?  He had no talent whatsoever and still became a mighty warrior through sheer hard work and effort!

I love hard working and superation examples in Manga (and real life) just as the next guy, but using manga examples to show that hard work, works is silly =p