person A: Looking back at my older self I've come a long way.  It's pretty amazing really_comma_ I was such a bum now I'm a real man_comma_ living on my own self-employed with my own car paying my own bills. Like waking up from a nightmare haha
person B: 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.
person A: Yes a lot more than back then for sure.  Still striving for better every day though
person B: That is all that people can expect of you_comma_ that you try to be the best you possible_comma_ each and every day.