Who's path in life are you following? There is no shortcut towards the perferct end. You need to find your own path. You cannot follow other's path. Instead of giving excuses that it is too hard to accomplish, try your best and you might receive something worthwhile. There shall be others' who share the same path as you in your mid journey. These are either your enemies or friends. Depend on them too much and you might lose sight of your initial goal. Whatever they do, take it as a sign of motivation towards achieving your goal