Actually used to think trades were just about fixing things fast and getting paid. Seeing how stoked that bakery owner was totally flipped that for me. Now I get that making someone's day with careful work is the real win, way better than just a check. That free pastry moment is what you actually remember.

Only halfway done? That's the point where you consider adopting a pet to keep you company. My last big render took so long I learned to knit waiting for it. The final product better be worth the mental breakdown.