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n old friend was working on Wall Street and not doing well.
A He looked worse—unhealthier and unhappier—each time I
saw him, and it saddened me. I liked this guy, so I finally decided
to tell him that he was beginning to look like a total loser. I hated
speaking so harshly, but I really cared about him and wanted to
help. When I asked him why he stayed on Wall Street, even
though it obviously was not working for him, he explained that
his family had always worked there and he felt obligated to con-
tinue the family tradition, even though it was killing him.
When I asked him what he liked to do, he told me he loved to
tend the greens at his golf club. He knew golf courses, had a feel
for them, and cared for them well. He also loved working out-
doors and being in contact with people. I suggested that he look
into the golf industry instead of continuing to suffer on Wall

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