conscious ambition

my constant drive for success and Achievement continue to help me make it through these tough times that one experiences as a graduate student. the road gets rough, but my determination helps to keep me pressing forward. i had a better day today and have a bit clearer idea of where i am going in the short-term. my goals remain lofty, and it seems like so far off before i can begin to scratch the surface. hopefully, this is just my immaturity as a researcher that is making me feel like things are so impossible. whatever the case may be, my only option is to get there. so.......what difference does it make?