Your entire life changes the day that you decide you will no longer accept mediocrity for yourself. - Hal Elrod

You don’t have enough time to be both unhappy and mediocre. It’s not just pointless; it’s painful. — SETH GODIN

While coming to grips with my new reality wasn’t easy, and at times I couldn’t help but wonder — why did this happen to me? — I had to take responsibility for getting my life back. Instead of complaining about how things should be, I embraced how things were. I stopped putting energy into wishing my life were any different — into wishing bad things didn’t happen to me — and instead focused 100% on making the best of what I had. Since I couldn’t change the past, I focused on moving forward. I dedicated my life to fulfilling my potential and achieving my dreams so I could discover how to empower others to do the same.

Don't worry about trying to impress people. Just focus on how you can add value to their lives.