Success as a RE agent

[Jacob Colvin]

I am in the middle of a career change from law-enforcement to real estate. With law-enforcement I see financial security. However, I noticed that the rate in which new agents opt out of a real estate career is rather high.  I am extremely motivated and am developing a passion for real estate. I can see myself enjoying the aspects of this career and pushing myself to do better on a daily basis. So here is my question... Is success in this industry based on an agents determination? And if I put in hard work and treat this profession as such, will I succeed? 

Thank you.