Totally agree Lucy, passion, motivation and enthusiasm are needed. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither should a Medical career be. Being balanced, gaining valuable life experience and being 'you' is vital.
I shared this because it’s pertinent to me right now. So often in medicine we’re encouraged to get to the top as quickly as possible. I firmly believe we should encourage juniors to follow their passions and take the scenic route. The NHS will only benefit in the long run.