Do you think people care about your struggles? It doesn't matter what you did in the past. What's important is who you are in the present. They're fascinated by the results and not by your excuses. They judge you quickly by how you speak, write, or think. But they're not willing to dig deeper into why and how you transformed into who you are. A truly prolific person shows the results of his or her actions. No excuses, just incessant hard work and a little rest. Results or excuses, you choose.