Hi Galen, I am glad to read this good news and hope you are now fully recovered from the man flu. I have never blamed others for what happens to me, for better or worse.
I differentiate criticism from other situations I have experienced of exclusion and harassment. criticism makes me grow, and the biggest critic I have is myself, and in places that don't want me, I just leave.
With discipline and at an age when most people accept that their future is already written, 28 years old,.... I decided to take advantage of the fact that I was working at night to study the career that opened other doors for me.
Greetings
Discipline is something that each person should apply but sadly for many they do not whi h leaves them in a situation in which they do not achieve at their best level. It's a choice though, and if people choose to achieve at a lower level then they have to also accept that they'll probably not enjoy their life to the full extent. Discipline and effort will earn a person more than laziness.
You said it yesterday, discipline, effort and passion.
And now I'm going to work, best regards