Don't Dream, It's Over (Because Debbie Said So)

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The world is full of Debbie Downers. You know who I'm talking about. Dream crushers. Smile cancelers. Someone who, when you present an idea, will give you all the cons and never the pros, who will share horror stories with you to discourage you from whatever your idea is. It's mostly a business proposition. Or maybe pursuing some other venture. Debbie Downer is usually a person who is unaccomplished. Just plodding through life, living the lie so many others before them have told them is true. You can't get ahead. The system is rigged. Life us unfair. Successful people were just lucky. Sure, sometimes some advice is sage. But it depends on who is offering it. And it depends on how they frame the advice. If you wanted to start a business for example, the sage advice will come from someone who lays out both the pros and cons as well as will tell you what you need to do and what you need to think about. They'll give you the real things to consider before you step off what might be a cliff. They don't immediately say, "Don't do it." They instead say, "Here's what to look out for any why, and here are some things you can do to mitigate the inherent risks." You see, the thing is, most people do believe the lie(s) I aforementioned. If you go out and succeed at what they think can't be succeeded, it causes them to question the lie. They don't want the truth. They want the affirmation that everything they have been told or taught is true. Debbie Downers also tend to be the ultimate watcher when you set off on your journey. They are just waiting for that "I told you so" moment. They want you to fail. They beg for it in prayers before they go to sleep at night. Because if you actually do succeed, it crushes their reality. Of course, the Debbie Downers of the world never get it. They never change their minds. Even if you do succeed, they'll just refer to lie #4. You were just lucky.