This is nothing short of brilliant. You have beautifully illustrated the knowledge we already possess but fail to act on the same. You are correct in mentioning that people would like to live the life of their ideal but without paying the necessary dues. You have to go through the grind and it is your grit that will help you see the end of the day. Also, I believe that if we reprogram our subconscious mind for our goals, then it further aides us by rewiring our mind for success. Grit, patience and perseverance can be cultivated if we learn to program our subconscious . How to hack your subconscious