Posts by William Stewart5

You've got a point, Dennis Jackson38—but let's be real, hitting your own goals solo is a grind. It’s just way easier to expect someone else to do the heavy lifting... which eventually leaves you stuck in this frustrating "either-or" loop: either your dreams stay dreams, or you end up being hypocritical and selfish by expecting others to deliver them for you. Sadly, that's just how it plays out. The world would be a much better place if people weren't so self-centered and driven by pure ego, right? I'm speaking broadly here, though. I actually jumped into this debate because I'm one of those outsiders—not part of the hypocritical crowd. That's why everyone tries to pull me toward their own side—parents, friends, acquaintances... it's constant. I feel like everyone treats me like some kind of doormat, assuming my entire job is just catering to their every whim. But once you start down that path, you get swarmed like nothing else. I'd love to change, but man, it is hard.

It’s a bit of everything, really... a mix of old habits and circumstances that push us toward choices we didn't actually want to make. From where I'm sitting—and this is just my take—we spend way too much energy trying to please everyone else. We’ve basically trained people to expect us to be doormats because we can't shake that nagging guilt if we even *think* about prioritizing our own needs. We’re terrified someone might hold it against us. But here's the kicker: everyone we're trying to satisfy has their own agendas, desires, and expectations—and there's no shame in admitting that, or even expecting them to be upfront about it. They’ll tear you apart emotionally while pulling you in ten different directions at once. You can't win with everyone. And the second you fail to meet their standards? Suddenly, you’re worthless—as if you never did a single thing for them in the first place. Ideally, we’d just separate emotion from logic, but let's be real—that's easier said than done. (Unless, of course, you're a career politician).