“The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side”
— James Baldwin
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When you decide to follow a career or passion, you will learn not just the good parts, but also the bad parts. For example, if you become a doctor, you’ll experience the satisfaction of helping people, but you also have to deal with stress, long hours, and sometimes seeing patients in pain. Every job has these difficult aspects. A teacher loves educating students but also faces challenges like grading papers and managing difficult behavior. It's important to be aware that every path has its own set of problems. By knowing this, you can better prepare yourself and handle the tough times more effectively.
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