Honestly, I'd say just do other things with them and kind of put yourself in a different zone.
I personally really appreciate hanging out with folks who might try to stop you from progressing in some circumstance, but I try to take it as a chance to unwind myself and chill out.
Anyone overly toxic may need to be someone you cut out of your life, but if it's more run-of-the-mill misalignment take it as a chance to "chill out" in their company and find other folks who feed your ambitious energy a bit more.
Honestly, I'd say just do other things with them and kind of put yourself in a different zone.
I personally really appreciate hanging out with folks who might try to stop you from progressing in some circumstance, but I try to take it as a chance to unwind myself and chill out.
Anyone overly toxic may need to be someone you cut out of your life, but if it's more run-of-the-mill misalignment take it as a chance to "chill out" in their company and find other folks who feed your ambitious energy a bit more.
So you are saying that naysayers are good to hang out casually but in no circumstances discuss targets and progress with them?