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What does it mean?
The speaker finds perverse pleasure in the challenges and suffering of their roles.
In plain terms
I enjoy the hardships of my jobs in a masochistic way.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge the draw of difficult work.

Where it applies

  • discussing career
  • explaining motivations
  • performance art

Putting it to work

  • embrace challenge
  • find meaning in struggle
  • reflect on drive

Questions to consider

  • What attracts you to difficult tasks?
  • Do you enjoy struggle?

Another view

This perspective might normalize unnecessary suffering.

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