Self content and self motivation are key elements for success. 'cause sometimes the people very close to us (Parents, Friends, Pastors,etc) disappoint us one way or the other. Again, we should avoid comparing our struggle to that of others. Life is a journey, and not a race. We are way better than we think, we just need to focus on ourselves, and work on improving ourselves academically,financially,socially,spiritually, etc everyday. By being consistent in working on ourselves, that is how we shall evolve into the "better self"