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> I haven't seen anyone destroy their careers over really enjoying playing physical sports.

If you blow out your knees before the age of 22 due to playing competitive team sports, you're probably not working on your feet for a living.

If you get carpal tunnel in your twenties your career will likely be affected as well

Any sport ("e-" or not), playing professionally on a high level, will put immense strain on your body and mind. Pick your poison.

Not just sports, other careers like musicians suffer from the same.