The naysayers around you generally promote a self-serving agenda of gloom. As self-described casualties of economic forces beyond their control, the weak and lazy can justify inactivity while evoking sympathy among each other.
Be a Master of Success. Be a winner.
Accept the hard work and sacrifice necessary to grow into the ideal you. Yes, there will always be reasons to quit. You, however, keep moving forward. Focused, you can progress, move forward and advance.