This website discusses the relationship between self-reliance and well-being, and how to balance the two so that you’re not influenceable, and also have an open mind. In my opinion, I believe there it no way to be completely un-influenced in your life, so I believe one should do everything they can to build a sense of self, and use this knowledge to have an open mind with others.
- How can you control what you are influenced by?
- How much are we influenced without us realizing it (subconsciously)?
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/07/individualism-collectivism-happiness/619377/