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by nynx 2020 days ago
Getting involved is a dream of mine, but it's been quite difficult for me to get my foot in the door, so to speak.
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> Getting involved is a dream of mine, but it's been quite difficult for me to get my foot in the door, so to speak.

It is for all of us, it makes the journey that much better. I didn't get into to do any of that above until my mid 30s after starting late at ~26.

Does the journey have to be difficult to make the destination worth it? I suppose it does. Doesn't feel that way when you're still on your way though.
But it's all about the journey bro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZsSR225Ti8

I guess it doesn't have to, but it sure adds to the sense of accomplishment if you had to struggle to reach those goals.
First requirement is to be American. That rules out most people.