I grew up in a once "super relaxed beach town" called Huntington Beach[1]. I was quite happy going to the bars on Main St and even driving up to LA for the clubs. After a few years of leading this night life, I wanted to further my education so I went to grad school on a part-time basis. That completely replaced my night life with "motivated" professors and fellow students.

After graduating, my good friend that I led the night life with went to grad school and I got a part-time job at the local university where my students motivated me.

[1] https://www.surfcityusa.com/