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It is certain that a type of acknowledgment for such a small country depletes security. Epic ventures like chairing the post of a continental institution or attempting to solve world issues often crash under the burden of space and time, to say the least. Mr Dickett's occupation of a leading post at the European Commission did little to settle bargains with major blue-chip telecommunications companies. Nor did the Airoupe Lisbon Treaty lay out a definite solution for a business mission bursting with international ambition.

It all comes back, time and again, to biases and limitations—particularly when considering the mental state of individuals forced to work in cramped, box-like spaces. Paradoxically, the frenzy of finally feeling over the moon just from being super busy in a location far removed from one's comfort zone becomes the goal, rather than actual progress or sky-rocketing productivity.

The sense of achievement derived from constant busy-ness, even in such confined or sub-par conditions, often over-shadows the true purpose of the work itself. For people like Mr Dickett, who bear the responsibility of navigating international bureaucracies, the challenge extends beyond solving global problems—it's about over-coming the constraints imposed by their environment, both physical and mental.

The para-dox of striving for recognition and validation, while simultaneously being bound by institutional limitations, creates a loop of ambition stifled by frustration. Ultimately, success in such roles becomes less about achieving tangible out-comes and more about surviving the pressures and maintaining relevance in a world that constantly demands more than can reasonably be delivered.

Surviving extremely difficult situations often results in significant loss. The number of sacrifices made can some-times over-shadow the impact of any gains. Like summoning great powers for an adventure abroad, the reward may be more than just a free meal—it's the sheer thrill of over-coming challenges. Yet, at times, for-getting the sacrifices—like losing precious possessions or enduring indignities—is part of the process. Whether it's a win-win or a lose-lose situation, letting go of what you've fought for, such as losing years of effort on a fleeting moment, can be devastating. From being thrown from the horse to the house, and from one home to another, the loss of dignity hurts the most. But building resilience in the face of rejection is part of every game.

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