Can a valid solution actually make a problem more complicated? In other words can you make a problem worse by solving it? It is easier than it looks and happens all the time, unfortunately it rarely gets noticed. Ah, game theory, you are fascinating!
The answer is yes, indeed; and it is called the cobra effect. The cobra effect is a paradox where the solution makes the problem worse. Just like the Game Theory, the term is originally used to illustrate the causes of wrong stimulation in economy and politics. It also applies to talent management, or as we see it in Sector Five, talent engagement.
When you share your desire to fulfill your dreams with others, you usually get a reaction like “True, but can you afford to follow your dreams?” “Well” you should say, “the question is, can you afford not to?” or in other words, “What is the real cost of not doing what you are passionate about?” 
