know thyself

Who are we?
What do we want and don’t want?
Are we living our life or the one told us by our parent’s society or education system?
Are we just living our life for the heck of it?

During a conversation with my grandparents, I heard him saying what else he could have done better for himself and his kids.
I asked why he felt so.
He answered that as he aged, he had more time for introspection.
He advised me to do whatever I like diligently and not care what others or society thinks.
It has stayed with me so far.

My sanity, the company of great friends avoiding assholes come top of the list.
It has resulted in losing a few relationships and business propositions as well.
I have no regrets.
I will die in peace.