The frame of mind that kept me going was focusing on my effort, instead of an outcome. I visualized my effort by tracking job applications. I applied to a lot,

The frame of mind that kept me going was focusing on my effort, instead of an outcome. I visualized my effort by tracking job applications. I applied to a lot, so at the end of the day, that metric is what made me feel successful at the end of the day, not necessarily whether some inundated recruiter emailed me back.