I’ve always maintained that my peers that got out of school, got their plush jobs, and take two or three vacations a year will ultimately realize that they have a ceiling. I, like you, have taken the hard way around, struggling for each dollar and sacrificing every way we can along this road. Given that, my family and I have planted our roots deep, and we can put up with storms that others won’t be able to handle. We’re putting the work in now, so later we can live the life we want.
We won’t recognize success if we haven’t struggled to achieve it.

Again-great blog!