Claim: Even though young people often receive the advice to “follow your dreams,†more emphasis should be placed on picking worthy goals.
Reason: Many people’s dreams are inherently selfish.
The aphorism "follow your dreams" contain an inherent characteristic of selfishness. I agree with the claim and the reason that followed, and in some situations it is valid. However, when one says that many people's dreams are selfish, one is not emphasizing the worthiness of the dreams. Dreams pertaining to individual's betterment can also benefit society. In the following paragraphs, I'll present my case accordingly.
I remember a book, written by Haruki Murakami and titled as "Kafka on the shore," where the author concisely aver that in dreams begin responsibility. Poring over this statement, I came to realize that dreams are a reflection of our own understanding of ambiance which surrounds us intellectually as well as physically. When I look at the peolpe who really followed their dreams, and they worked and turned their dreams into useful goals nurturing future aspects as well as generations. For instance, Indian industrialist Dhirubhai Ambani started his textile business puerly being selfish in nature: his sole aim was to make profit. Things changed when he sought public money for the expansion of the business and opened IPO. The influx of people's money made him realize the importance of his dream, and he understood he saw a dream for all the people of India, let alone for himself. Now, Reliance Industries is ranked as top player in Indian Market, touching every sphere of India across all range of businesses.
Secondly, I wish to discuss the common scenario where people don't realize the importance of their dreams and can not make it worthwhile. Let's take the case of Sachin Tendulkar, an Indian cricket player, who dreamt to play for his country. He did not wish to endorse or be a youth icon, and on the top of that his only goal was to make runs and help his team to win the match. When he began his journey at the age of 16, he saw himself as a lad full of promise. Even after playing for 22 years and still going on, he said in one interview his goal had been changed. Now he takes responsibility to represent India at a world level so that he can make his fellow countrymen and nation proud.
Thirdly, as they say there are three stages of nurturing a child. The first process starts in schools, followed in college, and then taking up a career. For instance, let's say parents chose the schools and college for a boy. When it comes to decide what he should do. He confronted to decision making, including all the aspects from family pressure, peer pressure,a nd his own desires. If he chooses to work for state-owned company, rather he would have wanted to study and go for PhD, he is in a right place to contribute to the country and his family thinks he is earning good money. On the other hand, this guy, though not able to concentrate on this work much, doing his job hopelessly. The repurcussions would be immense, not to mention stress and health related issues.
In conclusion, I would say dreams can also frustrate you if you are not determined to pull out PhD or make a succeeful career. But you can also put yourself in peril by doing otherwise. So, one should consider making choices based on conscience, not just blindly follow dreams. As they say, in dreams begin responsibility.