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How passion is a career-killer

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Shivan
Feb 20, 2021
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Kia Ora Friend,

I'm ashamed. Whenever I get asked 'why did you become an optometrist?' I'd give an elaborate thesis on passion, helping others, and the application of my scientific knowledge for the greater good.

But the truth is... I never had a burning passion to become an optometrist. Almost a decade ago, I tried for medicine, didn't get in, and settle…

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