I have recently chosen to distance myself from individuals representing that influence. Especially, when you are close to the biggest dream stealers of all. Over the years you've learned many things from them. They are after all intelligent. Absurdly so, in fact.
Many properties are quite admirable.
There is nothing wrong with this, other than the fact they could be doing much better for themselves. It only adds to the pain when so much has been learned from them, when approval has been sought after, and when admiration set in. Eventually, admiration turns to duplication, which turns to consummation. Soon, those close to you can not stand to be around you. You have adapted yourself through association to be a dream stealer.