There's always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated "race to the finish line", whether that be toward graduate school, medical school or lucrative career.

人们总是害怕在社会上持久不变的“比赛谁先冲到终点线”中落后于其他人，无论是在考入研究生院、考医学院还是竞争高薪职业方面均是如此。

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There's always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated "race to the finish line", whether that be toward graduate school, medical school or a lucrative career.

总是有一种持续不断的恐惧，害怕在社会上长期存在的“冲向终点线”的竞赛中落在别人后面，不管是进入研究生院、医学院还是获得一份赚钱的职业。

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Small early career setbacks seem to have a disproportionate effect down the line.

职业生涯早期的小挫折似乎会对未来产生很大的影响。

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and the Canadian-born comedian-actor calls it one of the most satisfying roles of his career: "The first time I saw it with an audience,the line 'but you are beautiful to me' got a gasp from the crowd who were so into the romance and the heart of it."

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And Smith will undoubtedly land on his feet, whether he keeps coaching or tries out another career line like TV broadcasting.

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Just in case any lawyers might see this as a lucrative side-line career!

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International standards are increasingly important as on-line career counselling can be provided across national boundaries and therefore be immune from regulation by most, if not all, countries.

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