Brother I got you! I know an easy trick to deal with all of these people at once, fail on the front, make it look to them as if you are dull and unsuccesful as they are.

Meanwhile when you go back home, count your stack and plan your conquering of the planet rejoice within yourself about your success, share your success with the very few who love you and you whom love back, strive for more accomplishment and reflect on how you will avoid ever being dull and unsuccessfull like most.