I see what you mean. It did sound a bit too inevitable and forceful, perhaps. That said, I didn't read it as a dismissal or even outright cynicism. Rather, it

I see what you mean. It did sound a bit too inevitable and forceful, perhaps. That said, I didn't read it as a dismissal or even outright cynicism. Rather, it seemed like a personal experienced they wanted to share as a bit of a warning. Which I think is really good, because I and many people I know feel similar looking back. But looking back in that manner doesn't mean I don't look forward with hope. It just means that I wish I'd been a bit more careful at times about what I pursued, as I definitely feel more of a struggle in the energy department that I didn't feel a few years ago.