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David grapples with the idea of living versus merely existing. He questions whether his daily grind is truly reflective of a life well-lived, expressing a sentiment that resonates with many—feeling trapped in a cycle of quiet desperation.
Lost Aspirations
Once filled with ambition, David had plans for his future, envisioning that by the age of 45, he would be semi-retired and free to explore personal interests. However, as he approaches that age, those aspirations have transformed into distant dreams. Instead of achieving a comfortable lifestyle through passive income and personal endeavors, he finds himself drawn deeper into a cycle of work for the sake of maintaining a lifestyle he neither desires nor enjoys.