It is often taught in many cultures around the world that juveniles can achieve anything they set their minds to. I believe the benefits of such teachings are learning hard work and better career prospects, while the drawbacks being delusion and burnout.
On the one hand, teaching youngsters that hard work pays off results in the development of a resilient mindset; this can lead them to put in the hours required to succeed in any task they attempt to finish, no matter how long. By doing so, they are well prepared to encounter the numerous obstacles they will eventually face in their careers, particularly when employers expect their employees to work long hours. For instance, most mega-corporations, like Apple and SpaceX, expect their employees to work arduous hours in order to remain in the company. If employees do so, they will climb up the corporate ladder faster than their peers who are not as hard-working.
On the other hand, when parents instill a resilient mentality in their children, this may result in delusions and an inflated idea of self-worth. Telling juveniles they can achieve anything if they work harder might result in ambitions that are not based on reality; moreover, when they eventually fail in achieving their goals, they might burn–out burn out from the pressure of trying to impress their guardians or teachers. For example, Los Angeles is filled with failed actors who thought they are were the next Hollywood star, and instead of trying to recover, they decided to do service jobs that do not have any prospects later.
In conclusion, teaching youngsters a resilient mindset is a vital element to success in any work environment; however, they also should teach them how to make their ambitions and dreams based on reality, so that they do not become delusional and potentially burn out.
