Funny enough, a friend of mine posted something in this regard yesterday or so. To paraphrase, he said “When you are going after a goal, don't listen to the people closest to you. Listen to the people closest to your goals.” It's kind of ironic or improper because we're supposed to listen to those closest to us right? Or maybe that's what the system taught us.

Concerning your point on public opinion, it's high time many of us stopped listening to that. Yes, some opinions could be helpful and we need to hear them, but how many are there in the pool of noise and unsolicited, unwanted public opinions? So, when are you planning to go back and do that medical course? Let me know so that I too can follow you and chase that dream too.😁😀