Advisors

Often, there will be people who will give you all kinds of advice.  They won’t be professionals; they will be your friends and family.  The advice they give will be mostly their opinions of what they think you should be doing with your life.  Some of the advice will be 100% negative.  They will offer you nothing but reasons why you should give up on your goals.  Some folks will give you a list of options you may want to consider.  They may offer you an idea or two that you never considered.  Whatever the advice you get, keep in mind that you have the power to achieve your goals, not them.  Filter the advice you get and those who are giving it.  You have to learn who actually wants you to succeed and if they will offer any help in getting you there.  People may give up on you, but never give up on yourself.