Following your dreams

I bloody love that saying "If you put your mind to it, you can do anything". Because whilst it's nice and positive, it's actually utter bollocks.

I want to become a fighter pilot. OH WAIT I CAN'T BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE PERFECT VISION. Where's your saying now you prick? I tried to 'follow my dreams' but got declined to be a scientist because frankly I'm not smart enough. Who the fuck came up with this awe inspiring pieces of nonsense?! Christ almighty, it cracks me up. Why are we not being more realistic about things, would it mean that the stand out people of our generation wouldn't be inspired? I dunno, frankly I don't think they would pay much attention to what's said of them and their future when they are 6 years old.

Sometimes you just have to be level headed and realistic about things. When you tuck in little Pete at night or whatever, don't say "when you grow up you can be ANYTHING you want to", be more middle of the range 'when you grow up you can work at a call centre then become a social media expert' and that should be enough to shove him in the right direction for a successful career. I want to be a fucking Ninja, but whilst my Mum would probably even now still tell me it's possible if I 'put my mind to it' I'm fairly sure the time has passed and that ship has well and truly sailed.

Kids have those guidance Councillor don't they now? Those guys who don't give a shit but get paid to basically either tell you what you want to hear, or destroy your future, in a matter of minutes, pending on their mood, in regards to your working future. The hilarity of the situation is, how often does what they say come true? Very fucking little. They literally just pluck an occupation out the blue, suggest it, nod to themselves, and fall back asleep. YOU SHOULD BE A DOCTOR. Brilliant, considering I'm awful at Biology, have no interest in Science, don't have the nerve AND told you I want to be an Architect... I've a better idea, I'll advise you, how about you YOU SHOULD GET A FUCKING REAL JOB.

Oh if you're reading this by now expecting some kind of point, coupled with a tale of morality, and a lesson to be learned. There is none, I've absolutely no idea why I decided to write this, or even what it's about. Except to moan, and really slag off the stupid sayings that get drilled into us. If you're mute from birth, I'm sorry, but the chances of you becoming a sound technician are quite slim. Sometimes you just need to be a bit more realistic about things, and I think it's only fair we pass this onto generations below us. KNOW YOUR LIMITS.