Against the grain

Just like you can't survive off the welfare of others forever, we must eventually produce our own wealth, you cannot survive off the social approval of others. You must Find your own happiness and set your own standards. We live in a society where everyone's goal is to impress their friends and neighbors. Stop trying to emulate others and fit into a mold that pop culture designs for you. Choose your own clothes. Date a woman that YOU find beautiful. Choose a career that you enjoy. And stop worrying so much about what everyone else thinks. Be you. Those who would judge you based on these things are not people worth trying to impress.