What are the best words of encouragement you've received when feeling discouraged about this job?

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"The benefit you will provide in your clients' lives dwarfs any commission you're making. Remember that when someone snaps at you for doing your job."

Life has ups and downs just like the stock market. We should all be good at explaining normal market volatility to our clients so they have realistic expectations. Know that life is the same way. Expect the ups and downs. It’s cyclical like the seasons. The ones we don’t like won’t last forever

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