Definitely tough to make a breakthrough but what is encouraging is the fact that many still do. And if they can, why can't the rest of us as well?

My take is if it's what you really want to do, then you go all in and give it your all. Don't give up until you feel like it's not worth it anymore or it's not what you want to do anymore.

Otherwise, just keep going, change things up, and continue giving it your all. For me, it's about not having regrets in the future.