24 Dec 2011 - QA 18

Guruji, I always worry what others will say about me and that is why I can't concentrate on my studies. What can I do?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Look, you should give them freedom to say whatever they want to say. Stand up with courage and say, 'come on, you think whatever you want to think about me.’
If they think you are a donkey or a dog, tell them, 'Yes! That is what I am.'
Come on my dear, be bold! If they think you are a fool, so what?