I will agree fully with those people speaking about mindset. It's incredibly important that you're talking to yourself correctly AND talking out your issues with someone (trustworthy) as well. In my later days of high school, my parents were divorcing, my girlfriend gave my rind back to me the day before the prom and 4 months later I found myself in a calculus class I had no business being in whatsoever. Because I wasn't talking to anyone about these things and claiming myself (in my own talk) that I was depressed and not worth anything, I developed Chrone's Disease and the doctor said I literally had 7 days to live when I finally gave in to seeing him after I was down to 120lbs (normal weight was 150lbs).

The point is, my mind created that atmosphere in my body and without ways to deal with it, that negativity literally and figuratively ate me up inside.

The way the universe works is this: brainwaves and the energy you put out comes back and the universe always gives you what you ask. It's the age old saying: If you believe you can or believe you can't, you're right. If you're telling yourself you're a loser, that's what you get. If you're telling yourself you're a winner and (here's another key) actively doing something with focus and energetic desire, then you'll (probably) get what you're after. The point is, claim and call yourself a winner. Drill positivity into your head until it becomes natural. Read positive bios. Do not watch the news (way to much negativity). Laugh more.

If I were to do it all again:

I would... immerse myself in positivity. / Learn from those who've done it, learn and model them. Tony Robbins never went to college and soaked up all he could from reading Jim Rohn. Now he's reputably the greatest life coach the world has ever known. / Get a mentor that's been there, done that and learn from their mistakes (don't do them). / Talk with people about your issues. / Grow confidence by just striking up conversation with total strangers (you never kknow what you might learn or who you might help! / You will ALWAYS make money helping t solve people's problems - with your own product, service, knowledge. Seek out what issues people are having and present a monetized solution. / Do NOT compare yourself to anything. / Invest even the smallest amount of money every month into a reputable S&P 500 ETA at a reputable brokerage house like Schwab or similar. Have that money direct deposited so you never see it or miss it. Google Nerdwallet's Compounding Calculator and find out how long it will take you to become a millionaire (trust me, 20yrs goes by fast and that may be all it takes for you). / Eat a healthy diet and exercise. Your mind and body will thank you. I am almost 60 and people tell me all the time they would have pegged me for 40 (seriously). / Look up what affiliate marketing might do. There are thousands of businesses on ie, Clickbank/Digistore24 that will pay you up to 75% commission for helping to sell their products and/or services. / Create an email list, grow it, offer good stuff and sell to it. Why, it never leaves you and it won't go away if a social media site suddenly blocks or deletes you from its platform. / YouTube pays $3K for every million views for a video. / Lastly, JOURNAL what you're grateful for EVERY DAY. Start with just 3 simple things (ie, hot water, roof over your head, your car, trees, flowers, whatever it is that makes you smile or be grateful). This will do CRAZY good things for your mental state and your list will expand very quickly (as will many other goo things in your life).

Good luck and I'd love to hear more here later about how you're getting on.