When you wanna do something,  just do it. You dont need validation all through your life. People will always talk, they will always complain, they will gossip and make snide remarks.
But that shouldn't affect you . It shouldn't get you off track.  It should serve as motivation to keep you moving.

Place your happiness first. You cant always favor others. No!!! Make yourself smile vecause you deserve it .
You are your own greatest enemy . The person smiling back at you in the mirror is the person who makes or breaks it. YOU! No one will build your life for you.  Everyone has his or her own purpose in life, dont let others use you solely for their own interests.

Not everyone is happy you are succeeding . Many people pretend to want your happiness but want the exact opposite.  They cant bear to see you excel especially more than them, as you get to leave their clutches. They claim to shelter you from trouble yet they are indeed sheltering you from opportunities. They try to change your mentality,  your person, your goals and fit you into theirs.

Never change because someone demands a change. Change because you feel its right. Trust your intuition,  have faith in yourself, you can make it.

"Actions speak louder than words"
This holds a lot of meaning.  When you voice your thoughts ans plan of action,  people think you are asking for permission or some sort of validation,  which is obviously not the case . Sometimes we just want a diffetent point of view, a listening ear, some points of advice,  encouragement but not permission!

Some people get mad when we do things without telling them, as if its some sort of betrayal. Sorry but I dont agree with that mentality.  We are first individuals before anything else . Sometimes acting on our own is good for us, boosts our confidence, reduces negative thoughts,  discouraging comments or snide remarks

A simple remark made at a point in time can mar or make someone's life . Do not throw words carelessly.  Its not safe to do so. Watch your mouth and you will have more peace.

Mind your business and let others do same. Stop being nosy and poking into peoples businesses.  No one employed you so quit being jobless and get a life!
Let others live their lives , make their mistakes and learn from them. Help when asked and dont overdo it. No one loves a friend becoming too motherly. Do you part and walk away