Same - I keep saying to everyone to not settle! To not settle for mediocrity and stagnation. When I was first made unemployed I kept saying to those that held their opinions high - no, I will not shelf stack in Asda to bide my time. I have more to offer than that - and it truly paid off.
And some people say that they can't possibly go for what matters because of their circumstances, but when I probe into their life achieving their dreams would mean sacrifice and they aren't willing to do it.
Swear we are our own worst enemies lol