Pursuing a dream is hard. It's risky. You need the right people around you to keep you grounded, yet encouraged. Comedy can be daunting, but if you have the right people around you, your dream of being a standup comedian (or anything else really) could be a reality. You might even need to hear someone say, "Yeah, that's a great dream, but it might not work for you." That's not being a hater or negative person, it might be someone saving you from burnout.