Looking back at my older self I've come a long way.  It's pretty amazing really, I was such a bum now I'm a real man, living on my own self-employed with my own car paying my own bills. Like waking up from a nightmare haha
Sometimes it can be difficult to get your footing when starting out. It sounds like you enjoy your life now and have something to be proud of.
Yes a lot more than back then for sure.  Still striving for better every day though
That is all that people can expect of you, that you try to be the best you possible, each and every day.