How / when did you know you would make it?

Currently in my 2nd year in PE and looking onward.... for those who are a few years older, when did you guys know you can make it in this career? What were the things you saw in yourself that made you say - I've got what it takes?

It's obviously a super competitive career path, so curious on what were the things you saw in yourself (that's different or better than peers) that gave you conviction.

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