Behind the greatest successes are the most difficult battles. It fascinates me that you relate this incredible reflection over a cup of coffee. When I graduated as a civil engineer I also told myself that every drop of sweat was worth it. It certainly tends to be poetic.
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Oh yes, absolutely! That's what we need to realise and accept. Once we understand the difficulties are just a part of growing up, it changes our approach to obstacles entirely.