India, July 11 -- New York City is often seen as a place where ambition, opportunity and wealth come together. However, an Indian man who has lived there for a decade has warned that surviving in the city requires far more than money. In a viral video, he explained how New York's relentless pace can overwhelm people who struggle with self doubt or fail to match its energy.

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The conversation began when Indian tourist Kunal Dutt asked the longtime resident whether people could feel isolated if their energy did not match that of New York.

"That is completely true. In this city, if you are not able to feel happy about yourself and feel hap...