No pain, no gain
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Pro Tip 1/3Motivational Speeches
Often heard in contexts that aim to motivate or encourage, especially in sports or personal development. 
The coach's speech was clear: 'no pain, no gain!' so we trained harder.
Pro Tip 2/3Misuse Avoidance
Don't use it to justify harm or unhealthy behaviors. It's about effort, not actual pain. 
Working overtime is fine, but remember it's 'no pain, no gain,' not 'no life, no gain.'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Carries a sense of tough love or hard truth, suggesting something valuable requires sacrifice. 
When studying gets tough, just think 'no pain, no gain' and keep going.