Thnks @humanearl for the opportunity to be part of this topic.
In my own case, one of the things that held me back was that we had to 'honor and obey our parents'
I miss interpreted this scripture to mean we had to do whatever our parents asked, whether good or bad.

But I feel my biggest loyalty lies with the world at large, and the potential I have to make it a better place, to reach as many people as possible in my lifetime and leave them better than I found them.

If you want to truly honor your loved ones, go out in the world and live your absolute best and brightest, make the most of that gift your parents gave you. And you have to be okay with the fact that they may always resent you for doing so, and you have to forgive them that resentment.

The alternative is for you to live your life the way your parents expect you to and never reach your dreams. And if you do that, it’s not just you who suffers, but everyone who stands to benefit from the gifts your best self has to offer.

I pray more of post like these will come from @humanearl, so we can be encouraged from time time on this lonely road. All the best.