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No but the set backs I have encountered have been because of bad luck. I’m smart and I have good credentials, but just setback after setback has kept me so far behind my peers. It depresses the hell out of me

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Are you me?

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I am satisfied. I had a roundabout career and have taken a couple steps sideways / backwards but don't think it's worth the potential emotional damage to think about how I compare vs. peers my age

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Comparison is the thief of all joy. I totally agree.

I feel pretty satisfied with where I am now, but there's still a lot more that I want to accomplish and do. I've put in a lot of hard work to get to where I am and feel like I'm on track for a lot of professional goals that I have. There's been a few bumps in the road here and there, but overall I have no regrets.

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