> My twenties were filled with stress, frustration, confusion, and at times anger.
Similar for me, but like you, I'm a different (I think better) person as a result, so it's difficult to wish I'd had an easier time.
> ...climb a ladder without a degree thanks in much part to people who saw in me what I could only hoped to have seen in myself.
I will be forever grateful to the people I had in my life that did this for me too. I've been exceptionally lucky in this respect.
> Here I am considering selling all my belongings, buying a truck and an RV to go embrace the new open road that is remote work.
This sounds awesome. Good luck!!
> My twenties were filled with stress, frustration, confusion, and at times anger.
Similar for me, but like you, I'm a different (I think better) person as a result, so it's difficult to wish I'd had an easier time.
> ...climb a ladder without a degree thanks in much part to people who saw in me what I could only hoped to have seen in myself.
I will be forever grateful to the people I had in my life that did this for me too. I've been exceptionally lucky in this respect.
> Here I am considering selling all my belongings, buying a truck and an RV to go embrace the new open road that is remote work.
This sounds awesome. Good luck!!