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When we invest ourselves deeply, the stakes become higher. The more we put into our endeavors, the greater the sense of loss can feel if it doesn’t turn out as planned. This bittersweet experience can evoke profound frustration and disappointment, leading to the feeling that all our effort was for naught. An overwhelming realization settles in when one comes to terms with the possibility that their hard work may not bring the anticipated reward.