You'd think that even a bad doctor on a bad day would feel better than a good drug dealer on a good day, but I suspect that this might not be true. I suspect that drug dealers have days when everything clicks, and it's all buzz buzz buzz, and they chalk off their jobs one by one, and they return home with a sense of accomplishment.
In Nick Hornby's "How to Be Good," the author presents a thought-provoking comparison between the professions of doctors and drug dealers. He questions the conventional belief that a physician, despite their flaws, would find greater satisfaction in their work than a successful drug dealer. Hornby suggests that there are moments when drug dealers experience a sense of fulfillment and achievement in their dealings, despite the moral implications of their profession.
This insight challenges the reader to reconsider societal judgments about success and morality. Hornby implies that the thrill and sense of accomplishment in a drug dealer's daily routines can parallel, or even surpass, the positive feelings a doctor might have on a lesser day. This reflection on the complexities of human experience invites a deeper understanding of the choices individuals make and the satisfaction they derive from their lives.
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