There are enough people doubting your decisions for you to be doing the same. Sometimes, you just have to rely on your instincts and do what you feel is right, what you believe is in your best interests. Of course, no one likes seeing you have that power; people love influencing you and steering you in directions they desire.
A lot of times, you're expected to cater to the needs of others. It's seen as a sign of good character when your desires are suppressed, placed in the back seat, to tend to the will and desires of those around you. But there's a problem with this path of selflessness that no one touches on.