Never let your environment or the people around you set your limits.
If you live within the boundaries of what's "normal" and make decisions for your life based on what everybody else does...
You'll inevitably end up with a life like everybody else.
Don't be afraid to break some rules.
Figure out who you want to become and start taking action toward becoming that person.
Surrendering to the expectations of others is no different than surrendering the ability to live a life on your terms.
If you listen to them...
You'll be like them.