>What makes it particularly difficult is that I was working really hard the whole time
If working hard made a difference by itself, tons of minimum wage workers will be rich by now...
>In retrospect, being lazy isn't too bad.
Money isn't everything, especially "success" in the BS way the US rat race defines it. You don't need millions, heck not even one million. 99% of the world, and most of the US live their liveσ without ever having one in the bank anyway.
Find something you love, whether it's work related or something you find fun, and enjoy it. And/or enjoy the company of people, family, etc.
If working hard made a difference by itself, tons of minimum wage workers will be rich by now...
>In retrospect, being lazy isn't too bad.
Money isn't everything, especially "success" in the BS way the US rat race defines it. You don't need millions, heck not even one million. 99% of the world, and most of the US live their liveσ without ever having one in the bank anyway.
Find something you love, whether it's work related or something you find fun, and enjoy it. And/or enjoy the company of people, family, etc.