people don't matter, live your truth At some point, you have to stop living your life through the eyes of other people. No matter what you do, someone will have an opinion. If you succeed, they'll have something to say. If you fail, they'll have something to say. If you change, they'll talk. If you stay the same, they'll talk. So live your truth. Wear what you want. Chase the dreams that make sense to you. Be the person you are without constantly seeking permission from people who aren't living your life. Their opinions won't carry your regrets, pay your bills, heal your wounds, or create your happiness. The moment you stop making other people's approval your goal is the moment you become free. Because at the end of the day, you have to live with your choices, not theirs.