I agree that everyone goes through hardships and struggles, but so many people give up when it becomes "too difficult." Being a 19 year old that has no desire to drink, party, or to try drugs I deal with a lot of hurtful comments on how "I'm boring or that I haven't lived yet." What I don't tell them is I don't do those things because I am to busy working towards my goals. Drugs, partying, and drinking would slow me down and could possibly cause me to stray away from my goals. I have watched too many friends and family throw their lives, dreams, and goals away from life becoming too difficult and from that I have put my foot down to not let anything stand in my way.