Self preservation won't get you very far

There's a harsh reality that's become more and more apparent to me. And I know it's not ideal and it's not fair and not everyone can do it-

but all my most successful friends are the ones who were willing to go through shit to get where they are.

The people who were willing (and had the means) to take on unpaid/underpaid internships. The ones who did free work.

I am not resilient in the ways I wish I were but I still am more resilient than the average person is willing to be and it's put me in a very weird spot. I am willing to work hard for things but once I see signs of success I tend to get bored of it. Once I get how it works, I'm done. I'm at a point where I'm finally willing to work at things whether or not I still enjoy it. I think most people realize it earlier but I'm glad I made it to this point.

Getting here was a huge step and I underestimated how huge every step afterwards will be.