Throughout my 20s I spent a lot of time just playing and not really working, but fortunately for me I continued to get just enough work, and have a reason to wake up in the morning. I really empathize with some of my peers who had success in the early years then it dries up, and so there's no reason to get up in the morning.

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's acknowledgement of the importance of having purpose and work in one's life. In their 20s, they confess to spending more time playing than working, but they consider themselves fortunate for still receiving some work opportunities. They empathize with peers who experienced early success but then faced a sudden lack thereof, as it takes away their reason for getting up in the morning. The quote emphasizes the significance of having work as a driving force and source of motivation in life.

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