When peoples tell you or direct you the way you should be taken, you have to consider its all. Because life is yours not theirs, they would say without risk. Make decision by considering what had they do and get before.
I usually do the unusual thing which they think I am insane, but I did and still doing till now what I think is the best for me and my family.
I am not a fool, not a risk-taker, and not a man who can predict the future. But because I think it can be reach then I try my best to get it. Because I try and I am insist to and committed to reach it, I will get what I want.
Just decide your choice and do whatever you want as long as if you think the choice you make will benefit to you in future. Ignore the negative voices surround you. They will aknowledge you decision when you success.