Unpopular Opinion: Avoid telling your parents good news before it happens. They’ll spread the news to villagers, thinking everyone is happy for you. Then, boom—you’ll miss your flight, your visa will be denied, your passport will get lost, and so on.
A four-year degree attained after seven years is still a degree. Graduating at the age of 50 is still graduation. A Mercedes bought at the age of 65 is still a Mercedes. Don't let people bully you with their timelines of success. You can do it.
9-to-5 is still the easiest path to financial stability. If you like, keep arguing with people online.
Go to school. Get a good grade. Get a good job. This path is still clear.
Fall in love with your life. Wake up early, buy your favourite coffee, go for walks, eat good food, wear what makes you feel confident, and listen to your favourite music. Purposefully create small moments that make you fall in love with your life.
People can damage your image, criticize your personality, and spread rumours about you, but they can never take away your good deeds. No matter how they describe you, you will always be admired by people who know you best.