What advice would you give your younger self?

Don't take it so personally. I had [ and probably still do ] a very bad Wikipedia listing created by a hater... I spent to much time worrying about it until I realised it helped people know me. also I heard it helps SEO etc... my saving grace was a Middle East client said "If your Government hates you so much, you must be good!"

I met someone recently who knew me from "all the hate" and remembered 14 years later! Listening to Grant Cardone on Haters and social Media has helped.... use every platform to be known better!