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I agree about the competition. A problem is he seems to be afraid to ask for help now that he is struggling, but when I offer help he declines. I often try to

by dmnd 18y ago

I agree about the competition. A problem is he seems to be afraid to ask for help now that he is struggling, but when I offer help he declines. I often try to let him know which things lead to my own success and which were distractions, but it's hard to know whether he internalises this advice or just agrees to quickly end the conversation.

qhoxie 18y ago
If he won't be open with you about it, you might try being less direct. Try to bring it up only in context and make it as implicit as possible. It could just take exposure to positive thoughts on the topic for it to have an effect.