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I agree with a lot of the general advice here. I definitely agree with you on some stuff, some stuff maybe you could flex on a little bit.

Lots of small-minded idiots here. But this is a giant country. There are different people in different places. Try moving as close to Silicon Valley as you can. You will, without a doubt, find a whole bunch of people with your exact same mindset.

Americans are not lazy. If you want to work hard, you’re in the right place. We’re statistically one of the hardest working counties. This is where all of the antidepressants come in though. We’re overworked, and we don’t have a sense of purpose outside of work.

Which leads me to… you’re doing a lot right now. A ton. It’s pretty difficult and rare to be able to keep up with how you are living, especially if your responsibilities grow. Be careful not to over strain yourself and make sure to keep a sense of self and purpose outside of your hustles. I personally had a meltdown in my early twenties that was partially brought on by these factors.

Finally, like others said, try to find a way to find common ground with the muggles around you. The faster realize that you’re not better than them, the faster you will find relief from the stress.