Comments on: How to Rise Above Family Pressure and Live the Life You Want

By: Yo

Yo — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:52:46 +0000

I agree with this, my parents are so f-ing annoying. They seem to think they know everything best, well I say **** them, nobody knows everything best. I’m not an idiot, even though they are my parents.

By: armaan

armaan — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:59:44 +0000

kate nicely said but this is what we say after we have gone through all the difficulties and experiences. We cannot expect our younger generation to think like us because they are not so mature to think like you. Who will give that vocational guidance to them??????

By: Eduard

Eduard — Sun, 02 May 2010 10:26:16 +0000

Good point. Our confidence in what we do also tends to make others respect our decisions. It’s not universal in my perspective, but it does happen often.

By: Baker

Baker — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:23:45 +0000

Hello. I really enjoyed this post. I have found when we keep our minds positive and take action on what it is we want for ourselves, there is a respect that people around us that begins to develop to allow us that space to create and do what we love.

By: Eduard

Eduard — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:36:13 +0000

Yeah, I found your comment in spam and unspamed it. Beats me how it got there.

By: Eduard

Eduard — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:34:52 +0000

Hey Amit,

Some parents can be a real challenge because of their strong opinions. In the end, I think if you learn to deal with this effectively, you’ve learned an important life skill.

By: Eduard

Eduard — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:32:43 +0000

Hey Steven,

Welcome aboard. Hope you’ll make the best out of moving out of the house.

By: Amit Sodha - The Power Of Choice

Amit Sodha - The Power Of Choice — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:32:15 +0000

Hey Eduard, (I tried leaving comment yesterday but they weren’t showing up so trying again)

This is rife in the asian culture. When I failed all my exams my parents were very disappointed but they were soft on me and allowed me to follow my path. I’ve seen other people in our culture get pushed into vocations which they just didn’t want to do. Some great tips there for those individuals.
.-= Amit Sodha – The Power Of Choice´s last blog ..Video – Are You Still Doing Things To Make People ‘Like’ You? =-.

By: Amit Sodha - The Power Of Choice

Amit Sodha - The Power Of Choice — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:18:39 +0000

Being from an asian backround and I can only relate to this too well. I remember when I failed all my exams and how my parents felt…but they softened and understood that wasn’t the right path for me. I see other with the constant battle with their loved ones and it serves one purpose: to bring out that assertiveness in you. That is the lesson to be taken away.
.-= Amit Sodha – The Power Of Choice´s last blog ..Video – Are You Still Doing Things To Make People ‘Like’ You? =-.

By: Steven Ponec

Steven Ponec — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:43:47 +0000

Just came across this post today.
Like many others, this is very timely for me.
I am in the process of moving out of the house (next year), and my idea of the life I want to live does not really mesh with my family’s idea.
It’s just reassuring to hear other people going through the same thing, or that have advice.
Thanks Eduard!
.-= Steven Ponec´s last blog ..Crediting yourself =-.