I started small working for a minimum wage job in the semi-conductor industry. I worked hard by then, often taking over times. While working in that field, I'm am also studying CGI and through the years I developed skills. On my day-offs, I will try to apply to companies in that industry and when I finally got accepted, I filed a resignation notice and then after 15 days, I started working as a CG artist on a small indie company. I learned how to balance leisure and work time so my body is not taxed too much. I know work smartly with my system. Instead of driving a car to work, I will take my bicycle and it does help me exercise and maintain physical fitness. I also do strength training on weekends.
Learn to work smart by balancing work and leisure.