If it's hard, do it hard! Nobody said it would be easy.
Life has no limitations, except the ones you make.
Don't underestimate yourself. You are capable of more than you can ever imagine.
You have to know what is right for you and go after it regardless of what others say.
Align yourself with people that you can learn from, people who want more out of life, people who are stretching and searching and seeking some higher ground in life.
At the end of the day, it's important to know what really matters most in life...your sanity, your health, your family, and the ability to start anew.