Break through the noise of skeptics and haters, take a deep breath, don't jump to the conclusion so quickly about the things you believe so deeply.
Look deeper into the minds of your friends and haters, hear what they have to say instead of shutting them out.
Take a more in-depth look on the nooks and crannies of Bitcoin/Altcoins.
This will be a great start to your journey, there's more than meets the eye in the universe of cryptocurrency :)