Life lesson here boys from a mid 40s surfer/pilot.
Don’t listen to what others say and don’t try to interpret what they really mean. Some people like to flex, some little to lie, some like to speak the truth, who cares...Do what you want and have no regrets and you will never be bothered by those spouting and pontificating.
Left NJA for a 121, even in today’s day and age I would do it again five times a day and 10 times on Sunday.