where are three instances where Santiago has to pay a price in pursuing his personal legend. Is the price ever too high?

-Santiago sells his sheep gives up life he knows.

-He has to leave his love interest, Fatima, to continue his quest.

- Santiago is robbed and beat up at different points in the story.

In the context of the story all this is necessary to fulfill a destiny. Santiago must learn to let go in order to find what he seeks.