as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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describe a time when you have encountered a difficult problem.
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when i was in middle school, i was working on a math project that required me to answer a set of questions related to the project. as i was trying to work my way through these questions, i encountered a particularly difficult one that i was unable to solve. after many hours of trying various approaches, i was eventually able to solve the problem through perseverance and determination. this experience taught me the value of persistence and not giving up even in the face of difficult tasks.
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