<div  class=text-justify>

They are countless, statements that just didn't go down well with me and what I believe. I've had to agree with many too but some, I just can't because they seem to be wrong for many reasons. Like the saying goes *"Everyone has the right to their thoughts"* so I'm just using my right.

If there is one thing my country people are good at, it's giving statements that a lot of times, were born out of certain situations and stories heard. It's okay to give statements but there should also be the freedom to disagree with them if it isn't okay for some people who thinks they are wrong.

I have a lot of widely accepted ideas I don't agree with but I'll share only these four that I remember at the time of writing this post. You may accept them to be right and I'm not saying you're wrong to do that, so this is just me sharing my thought.

![IMG-20250409-WA0006.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/merit.ahama/AK3gGmn3cuVvjaaiXS2e6n8rUMbx6ZzVtnUn7hKx2k5U5mfnMiMTWwd6UPAyMZ3.jpg)

The status Quo says ***"You should always follow your dreams"*** I don't know how it is in other countries but I think this particular saying isn't for people in my country. So many people have their dreams changed for countless kind of reasons and they still end up living fine, some live badly.

I mean, it's fine to dream but is it really okay to keep trying to follow a dream when you seem to be good in something else that might help you do better in life than that dream of yours? My problem with the statement is the *"always"* in it, follow your dreams but also know when to stop.

The status Quo says ***"Success is solely dependent on hardwork"*** and I'll say the world has changed too much to believe this. I think many are coming to disagree with this statement though, especially all those who have experienced different kinds of success their way.

Success is one of those words that have no definite definition because it depends on every individual and what they view success as. So saying it is solely dependent on hardwork is like taking away the possibility of having success through smart thinking, lucks and opportunities.

![IMG-20250409-WA0007.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/merit.ahama/AJoJxXNiHca2b5WSrC2PDkkuS7S1ujMX8JGEnkFUHgyDKSg15GbyGMjJPJYPvjz.jpg)

The status Quo says ***"You can't change who you are"*** and there is also the *"A fool at 40 is a fool forever"* that kind of goes along with that first statement. I can not bring myself to accept these two for many reasons. One being that **"Change is a constant thing"** so that *"Can't"* is unacceptable. 

There is **"Intentional living"**, knowing one's life's purpose late but being intentional about living that purpose until it becomes a part of you. If we conclude that we can't change who we are, *how do we explain our changing thoughts and abilities as we grow older?* It doesn't make sense.

The status Quo says ***"Don't count your chickens before they hatch"*** and I'm not agreeing to this statement only because of the power of planning. So long it's a positive assumption that something could happen, there's nothing wrong with that. There are truths in this statement still.

I'll stop here and invite you to share your thoughts on these statements in the comment section. Join the [Hive Reach out Initiative](https://peakd.com/hive-178437/@hive-reachout/hivereachout-weekly-prompt-42popular-statement-you-dont-agree-with-ckk) if you haven't, inviting @babygirl888 and @lecia89 too.

</div>

<sub>**Images are AI generated**</sub>

Posted Using [INLEO](https://inleo.io/@merit.ahama/beyond-the-status-quo-questioning-widely-accepted-ideas-ji6)