It almost feels unfair sometimes to think of it that way. Having to go through things that are shittier than others just to get a similar outcome. I know it's worth it in the end for some people, but it makes you wonder sometimes why it has to be that way.

[ which has always been something he's thought about on and off. why do some people have to struggle so much harder than others? ]

Some people might tap out after the first couple, you're right. But I feel like no matter how many you went through you'd always say you could improve. [ a gentle call-out. ] When do you think it'd ever be enough...?