Being true to yourself is your highest duty and in the end, your optimal path. Throughout life, there are temptations and pressures to join with, ratify, and/or pretend many things that simply are not constant with the truth of yourself. Let these things pass. There will be moments when you feel as if you are 'missing out'. But in the end, you will arrive where you are meant to be, and you will know it is truly you who are there, and not some construct you made to accomodate everyone elses opinion of you. Furthermore, you will have a true and lasting effect on the world asround you by your example.