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They probably can't afford the risks of a major commitment. And a major commitment may be required to succeed. Some things you can't pursue part-time or self-ta

They probably can't afford the risks of a major commitment. And a major commitment may be required to succeed. Some things you can't pursue part-time or self-taught, and there may also be a critical time window to start if you want to succeed. This is smart, because pursing some dreams could ruin you financially if it ultimately doesn't result in a paycheck. Your starting place in life has a big influence on how far your efforts will get you. So I'm glad they don't recklessly try, because trying to accomplish a dream and failing doesn't keep you fed or warm or dry.

killjoywashere 9y ago
> pursing some dreams could ruin you A key element in this conundrum is to dream well. When I was on General Allen's staff, he encouraged us to "Cultivate a 5000 year old mind. You're all leaders. Your proven leadership is why you were selected to be on my staff. Now your job is to understand your place in history. I need you to understand that because when critical moments arrive, you must recognize them, and act decisively, rightly, without further guidance."