From one golden child to another, I sincerely tell you that validation and perfection are the enemies of progress. You don't need to get things right all the time. Your life doesn’t need to be golden for you to find purpose in life and to be worthy of acceptance. Acknowledge the inevitability of uncertainty and normalcy of imperfection. Allow yourself to be lost at times — not knowing doesn't make you less of a person, rather it helps you learn, grow, and mature humanely.