Individual freedom is a curse as much as it is a blessing. If you find yourself free (i.e. you can do anything, but have nobody and no place in the world), of course you should maximize your potential as a free man to pursue whatever you desire wherever you please. However, if you are surrounded by loving friends and family who support you as you strive along a path to conventional success, don't let others convince you to hate what you have and burn your bridges in a fanatical craving for escape and freedom.