As I have grown older, I have become less concerned with the opinions of others. Too many people today are living their lives through the expectations, judgments, and projections of those around them. We see individuals performing versions of themselves rather than showing up authentically, often amplified by virtue signalling and curated identities on social media.

When I worked in the lifestyle industry, I used to tell my children that my role was to sell and market the dream to clients, not to live inside it myself. That distinction mattered. It taught me the importance of discernment and of separating external narratives from personal truth. Why should I allow myself to be shaped by the opinions of people around the world who do not know me, yet feel entitled to dictate how I should live my life?