We all have choices to make each day that shape how our lives tur out.  The key is to always remember that you have to live with those choices, so have your best interest in mind.  People will always give their 2 cents, however they will will not have to deal with the loses you take from poor decisions or those that just don't work out.  You can always take it all in but at the end of the day IT'S YOUR LIFE, YOUR CHOICE!