Comments by concerned people helps us focus in a positive direction.

The comments of people close to you can help you focus your individuality in a positive direction.  the education and guidance, advice, warnings and even rebukes that you receive can all be used constructively to steer you along the right path.  On the other hand, refusing to listen to others' advice, doing only what you want to the exclusion of all else, cannot be described as individuality.  That's just being stubborn, and it doesn't benefit anyone.
[BT6-Oct-14]