Have some pride. By pride, it’s not the pride to show off and keep your ego.
I mean, it’s pride to keep your values, say no to things that do not matter, and reject to do things that downgrade your class.
Now & then a bumpy 3-hr flight 30k feet up in the air is a good thing, a reminder: life is tentative & time bound. “You don't know the first thing about tomorrow. You're nothing but a wisp of fog, catching a brief bit of sun before disappearing.”Jas.4:14 Invest in eternity.
Some people will only support you when it looks promising. The valley is necessary because that’s when you find out who’s really there for you. Embrace it and take notes. Everyone can���t go with you to the next level.