I'm 28. Basically did everything right. Joined the military, worked 70 hrs a week while I went to college. Etc. All it got me was losing the love of my life because my stress levels got so high I couldn't maintain a relationship and I broke down eventually. Now here I am 4 years later making really good money, sitting alone in my nice apartment nursing a bottle of jack wishing I could do everything over.
While you're trying to push for success, those important to you will slip from your fingers and all that will be left is the empty void in your soul carved out from the missed opportunity. Focus on what's important, being alive, loving and being loved, being involved in your community, making friend, and enjoying life. Please. Learn from me.
Edit: spelling