I encourage researching by yourself. Especially with the modern internet. Not just biased comments.
Google is free. Even Wikipedia is a stepping stone.
Research a topic, its history, think about at all angles, & apply it for a better future.
Easy as that to grow & evolve.
STAY CLEAR of the people who don’t value the small sacrifices you make… like spending money you barely have, showing up when you’re tired, giving advice, being a listening ear, carrying their problems, or being the one who checks in first.