Not considering public opinion is something I'm also learning to outgrow, it's almost impossible in our society, we are surrounded by imperfect people judging others, even when you are doing what's right , they have what to say about it.

Since they ain't paying my bills, I don't care about their opinion.

Education never ends, last year I would have said the same thing, I just outgrew that thought and decided to obtain a masters degree instead.