In the beginning ...

When I was a younger man, I was driven to achieve certain things in my life. I was so focused and head strong that even as things pushed against me I soldiered on and on until I eventually achieved my goals.
I had everything I wanted, but deep down there was an unhappiness. I had no idea what the issue was or how to go about resolving it. My unhappiness deepened over time, the recession came and I lost it all, everything.