Today is day 424 as a non smoker. I've made it over the first year and am never going back to smoking. Everyone can do it, saved over $11,000, well actually spent money on other things. NRT helped me, others have other methods to help them quit, doesn't matter how you achieve your goal of giving up cigarettes, all that matters is that it works for you.
It isn't easy for everyone to quit, however its worth the effort and once you succeed you will lever go back to being a smoker. If I can quit after over 40 years anyone can do it. Best of luck to all those staring the journey and thanks to all those on this site that gave me encouragement throughout my journey.