Perseverance is a difficult skill to master, and you've made some excellent headway. Once you began to see results, it made more sense. Share what you know with someone who's struggling right now. They lack the patience to get through a rough patch in their life and could use a pep talk. Speak from your experience, and be wary of sounding too preachy. Encourage them to keep going. Every step they take puts them one step closer to their goal.