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“There's an unwritten rule in the police: no whining about your personal problems. It is seen as a sign of weakness if you do. We all follow it strictly and pretend such problems don't exist.”

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Book:Let Me Say it Now
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Book:Dealing with People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst
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Book:Hidden Figures
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