Taking my first Paralegal class this semester through PCC here in CA help and advice

Hi I'm Daniel I'm taking introduction to paralegal studies and I love it I want help and advice my cousin is not a practicing attorney ( she didn't past the bar a couple of times ) she tells me don't do it Her successful friends are miserable and end up working 70-80 hours a week they make money but are miserable I was poor growing up as child but graduated high school and worked ever since made some money and can tell you miserable shit so I don't mind and don't believe it can be that horrible I get the understanding they want practice law but subjects that they are passionate about I get that but understand that isnt always the case my plan is to go through pcc program and complete it with my as work my ass off to get my foot in the door work and learn then continue my long term goal of completing law school and PASSING the bar any advice or help would be appreciated