New York City really hardens you up. It’s a beautiful place, yes. But oh so brutal too. Bumping into people, trading curses, doors slamming in your face. And let’s not forget the cold—the sharp relentless cold that cuts right through you, completely indifferent to how tough you think you are. It’s not a place for the faint of heart or mind. It’s for those who can endure being destroyed and…