Social media has taken a toll on many of us. I don't put myself out there as much anymore because, well, social fatigue.... but I do miss just connecting. If anyone is reading this, hello!
Anything you choose to do in life will be hard and there will always be competition, so you might as well go after what you really want to do. You really never know how amazing you are until you put yourself to the test. Redefine what success means to you - because I promise you, it is not the amount in your bank account that makes you successful. That just means you're good at hoarding resources. Success is conquering something, starting something, finishing something, or continuing with something.
Your path is unique and special. Stay on it and take the detours you create for yourself. Never take someone else's detour. That's not your journey.