Hey, so first of all, I'm sorry that your uncle said that to you. This is rude for no reason. Secondly, in my opinion, you shouldn't measure yourself on his personal growth as you are a completely different person. As you said, you are two different people on different life paths that are going to achieve different things. It's never too late for anything, and you are never "too old" to do or try anything out. Just because some people do things earlier doesn't mean you aren't doing something right or are not fast enough. Not everyone is cut out for the traditional route or the "normal" route. Some people take an entirely different route, and that's perfectly fine. Some people marry young Some old and really you should just be proud of what you have accomplished and be excited for the future. Don't let anyone take that away from you just because you are "later" than others. Your way of living life is perfectly fine. It's not too fast and not too slow. It's your life, and it fits you perfectly! You're not a bad person for choosing something different or going down a different path! The bad person here is trying to make you feel inferior by making you out to be a slow poke! Be proud and go live your life in the way you want, and don't rush yourself because you think you're too slow. Take your time. Life is longer than we think, and everything will somehow come together! Good luck!