For a long time I based most of my decisions on what others thought of me. As I’ve gotten older, not so much. I made a huge decision recently that I was almost universally upbraided for. I know it was the best decision for me and my family and I am glad I did it. If I had avoided doing it because of what others might think, I would still be in an unhappy, uncomfortable, stagnant place. It was actually quite liberating on many levels.