Published on 12, July, 2020
Someone was recently advising me about my study skills and future career ambitions.
They said: 'I'm glad I could help. But now you have established some career goals focus on them. Don't think you might make them. You could still be a lecturer and a politician in one life - we all know we need good MPs.'
I struggle to interpret messages like this in any instance, but I am especially confused by the 'Don't think you might make them' bit. Are they being supportive or critical here? Do you think that they are a friend and that what they are saying is supportive or is this part critical?
My interpretation would be that you've got your goals set but you need to be determined, not just think that might be what you're aiming for. I think they were being supportive.