Hate to admit it but they were right. You really do need to disappear, lock in like crazy, raise your standards, and refuse to lower them if you want your dream life.
The biggest skill you can develop is the ability to reset fast. Bad conversation? Move on. Bad day? Start fresh tomorrow. Missed workout? Hit it the next day. Poor decision? Learn and adjust. You canโt control what happens to you, but you control how long you let it affect you.