What is one internal and external conflict in contents of a dead mans pockets?

In "Contents of the Dead Man's Pockets" by Jack Finney, an internal conflict arises within the protagonist, Tom Benecke, as he grApples with his priorities between professional ambition and personal fulfillment, questioning whether his work is worth the risk. Externally, the primary conflict occurs when Tom finds himself stranded on the ledge of his apartment building, facing the threat of falling while trying to retrieve a crucial piece of paper that represents his career aspirations. This duality of conflicts highlights the struggle between ambition and the value of life itself.