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In the heart of New York City, on a cold and snowy winter day, a middle-aged man Raj walked the narrow streets. His hunched shoulders were weighed down by the burden of failure. The lines on his weathered face told tales of sleepless nights and endless worries. He trudged forward, each step a struggle against the biting wind that whipped through the city.
Snowflakes gently fell upon him, mirroring his desolation. Each step whispered tales of shattered dreams and a heavy heart.
“Another failure,” he muttered to himself, frustration evident in his voice. “All my hard work, and still, nothing to show for it.”
He had spent years chasing success, pouring his heart and soul into various business ventures, only to watch them crumble like castles made of sand. The recession of 2008 had dealt him a particularly harsh blow, leaving him financially devastated.
As if that wasn’t enough, his last hope, a luxury coffee machine manufacturing plant, proved to be an endless abyss of losses. The high-end coffee machines, known for their advanced features and premium price tags, struggled to maintain their market demand as consumers tightened their budgets and prioritized essential expenses. The recession prompted many individuals and families to cut back…
