If you're looking outside for value, it creates the problem that you're living life for others and what they believe. Top professionals - they believe in themselves, they had to do the thing even though there were 'haters' around them.  You have to achieve your value from inside yourself. If you make the choice to judge you, believe in you, give yourself the benefit of the doubt, and give yourself the accolades you deserve, you'll have the best year ever!