There's an idea, often attributed to Lao Tzu, that if you care about what others think, you'll always be their prisoner.
I'm reminded of this from time to time. When I consider things I want to do, I notice something within me resists. Often, it's my desire for acceptance by others. Although I'd like to say I don't care what others think, there's still a powerful force working subconsciously that proves otherwise.
Not caring what others think is seen as the ultimate virtue in today's world, promising freedom. But it's incredibly hard to achieve. Simply being aware that caring about others' opinions effectively makes you their prisoner might be enough to take the first step in your personal development journey to change that. The choice is yours.