There's a really good way to prepare yourself for the tirades you will get from players, coaches and fans.
Record the sound of fingernails across a blackboard. Lock yourself in a small closet and play the tape in a continuous loop for 90 minutes while running in place. During this time, do not say a single word or utter any sound.
When you're done, hit yourself on the top of the head 30 or 40 times as you wonder why you wanted to become a ref in the first place.
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