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Over the years, I had grown more competitive due to the __5__ of finishing my Ph.D.Those who could have been partners became competitors I disliked and the effect of this competition was exactly the __6__ of what I had hoped for. I began to feel lonely and lost. I became less and less __7__ in my scientific work. I hit my __8__ point that day at the bus station. I had to end this. I emailed my professors, explaining that I had put the __9__ first and myself second for too long.

Shortly after I got back home, I started to receive some emails from my workmates—I guessed they expected me to join them again soon. After a few __10__ asking how I was, in the emails many expressed their stress of academic life. Vulnerable (´àÈõµÄ) researchers were sticking their heads out of their shells (¿Ç), seeking __11__. It occurred to me that we all __12__ sometimes, and our vulnerability seemed so much alike that I __13__ myself from all that had bothered me for days. __14__ it can be win­win game, instead of one where one side gains while the other side loses. Working with others and asking for help doesn't make my contributions __15__£» it means we can all succeed.

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