Long ago, I found that when I discussed personal projects with other people, they would argue with me to the point where I no longer had any remaining energy to

Long ago, I found that when I discussed personal projects with other people, they would argue with me to the point where I no longer had any remaining energy to complete projects. Consequently, I only discuss projects when I am done with them - whether completed or was going to abandon it anyway. Too much energy is lost having "Why did you do it this way? You should do it that way!" The proper response to such questions is "do it yourself" or "do your project your way and then show me when it is done".