It is one of the oldest dreams in the world. Millions of children dream of it. Endless hours of work for both child and parent, dedicated to a single goal:
To play sports professionally.
I dreamt of it once myself. My body was not built for it, so I had to give it up quickly. The allure is great: wealth, fame, and access to all the things those two provide. For some, it is the idea of doing something they love their entire lives. For others, it is a means to an end: to raise a family out of a less-than-ideal situation and provide for them on a level
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