The opinions of others do not define you
If you define yourself by the opinions that others give about you and what you do, you will be fighting against yourself, so don't be fooled by that, nothing can define you, not even the opinion of others. Learn to be bold and use your own opinion for yourself, your life depends only on your actions and decisions.
Do not let anyone define your reality, try to understand that the opinion of others does not define you as a person, but your actions do. Who cares so much about the opinion of others, ends up living what others want you to live, and only you know what you want to live and not others... think about it.
Don't bother with what people think about you, it's their problem, not you. Nobody can control what others say, because everyone says what they want about you, and you don't necessarily have to try to prove anything to the fool, he's already a fool, let them think, let them talk... just live the your life.
If you are the main responsible for your happiness, why live pleasing those who do not care for you. Be moved by the will to win, and if any obstacle appears on the way trying to knock you down, stay firm and follow the same flowing waters in the river, go strong and firm in search of your goals, and for a better destination for you.
The only owner of your will is yourself, know that.