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Jay White2008-03-25T08:21:26.385-05:00The Ancient Method For Creating A Life of Abundance</h3><content type="html"><div id="write"><h7 class="write">Written on 3/25/2008 by Alex Shalman, creator of the of <a href="http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/">Practical Personal Development</a> blog.</h7></div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_gin/2249340586/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/R-j6lop0ExI/AAAAAAAABl0/RToTwcfwRqg/s320/overflow.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181666895764656914" title="Hole in One" border="0" /></a>My good friend Rabbi Johnny Shippel shared a very interesting and thought provoking concept with me this weekend. He asked me which paradigm I thought was better to have, the cup half empty or the cup half full. Without giving it any thought I played right into his trap! "Half full" is what I said. With a grin he replied, "neither". This confused me a little bit since I know myself to be a very optimistic person and couldn't imagine anything other than a cup half full as the Ace in this deck of cards. You're supposed to work with what you have, right? The next words that came out of his mouth have intrigued me for the past couple of days. Instead of thinking half empty or half full, if you were to pour the contents of the cup into a smaller cup, you would now in possession of one full cup. Lowering Your Standards For The Win? The first way that I tried to understand this concept was that by lowering your standards you are setting yourself up for less disappointments in life. In fact when Denmark was considered the <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/02/23/the-secret-is-out-happiest-nation-in-the-world-discloses-everything/"> happiest nation in the world</a>, their lack of standards are what were credited for this happiness. According to the Danes, their lack of great success as a nation has led them to have this national out look on life. Whenever something good happened they were overjoyed because it was a pleasant and unexpected surprise. Scoring With The Abundance Mentality I took a couple of days to think about this, and to discuss it with some friends. There was in fact a better reason for the cups over flowing, which had nothing to do with standards, and everything to do with attraction. By looking at our cups as overflowing we are effectively creating the mentality of abundance. This abundance mentality is the way the law of attraction works to bring more of what we are focusing on into our lives. While the cup is said to be overflowing with wine, it is metaphorically applied to every area of our lives. Thinking abundantly about health, money, and relationships will bring more and better into our lives. Where could you apply this concept to get the biggest returns in your own life? Let us know in the comments below. -Alex <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?a=ouoiDJ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?i=ouoiDJ" border="0"></img></a><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=G6KGbkf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=G6KGbkf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=IIgnsXf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=IIgnsXf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=oAY3iTf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=oAY3iTf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=Gb9C2Jf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=Gb9C2Jf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=7P7oTnF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=7P7oTnF" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DumbLittleMan/~4/257662291" height="1" width="1"/></content><author><name>Alex Shalman</name></author></entry><entry><updated>2008-03-24T17:32:41.696-05:00</updated><title type="text">How to Lose Less on Your Vegas Vacation</h3><content type="html"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mandj98/302306993/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/R-gWF4p0EuI/AAAAAAAABlc/_UBaCZQzKSs/s320/vegas.png" alt="Vegas Casino" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181415661652677346" title="New York, New York Casino" border="0" /></a> <blockquote>If you ain't just a little scared when you enter a casino, you are either very rich or you haven't studied the games enough. - VP Pappy </blockquote>Later this Spring my wife is off to Las Vegas. Her annual Vegas trip gives her some much needed and deserved R&R; we have two kids and her full time job is dealing with them! While I love my wife, I don't love that she comes home with nothing but the lint in her pockets. Sure, she has fun out there and clearly there is a cost to fun. However, is it impossible to come home with a little cheese left over? After all, I could use the winnings (or non-losings, if you will) as a reward for my hard work. I mean, this DLM thing isn't a piece of cake - especially when I still have a normal job! So to break this spell, I am coaching her on the games to stay away from, the games to increase the bets on, how to manage her money, etc. Trust me, she is never going to do all of these, but creating this list became fun so if she does a couple, I'm happy. Here is what I came up with. If you have some extra tips, please add them in the comments. General Tips <ul><li>Slow it Down: If you have five or six hours of casino time ahead of you, go to a game that takes a while. Trust me, you are not in a race to blow your wad. Games like Blackjack are one-and-done; each hand, even at a full table, might take 2 minutes. On the other hand, a single thrower at the Craps table could be there for 10-15 minutes. Even if you only play the pass-line, the game is exciting and offers a way to slow down the pace of your losses. (More on individual games in the next section) </li> <li>Time: You will never see a clock in a casino and you will probably never know that the sun is setting or rising. Wear a watch or set a timer to alert you to the passing hours. At some point, your brain fatigues and so does your decision making ability. Set some limits and head to the pool. </li> <li>Drinks: Do something to ensure you aren't drinking more than one drink per hour. If you want to get hammered, that's fine, but do so in the bar and away from the in-bar video poker machines. Trust me, not following this point will lead to you waking up in the morning asking where your $500 went. Remember, the drinks are free for a reason. </li> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pellis/84289988/"><img style="margin: 0pt 20px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/R-gYKop0EvI/AAAAAAAABlk/KtraKIJ9KC0/s320/cage.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181417942280311538" title="Uhhh..." border="0" /></a><li>Cashing in: If your bankroll for the evening is $1,000, DO NOT get $1,000 in chips right when you get there - break it down. Keep 50% of your bankroll in cash and toss it into your purse or the front pocket of your pants (front pockets are tougher for pickpockets). Take the other 50% and get some chips and go play. The reason for this is two-fold: mentally, it'll be easier for you to walk away with cash versus chips, and secondly, once you have all chips, it's difficult to get your money back; dealers will not cash you out. To get cash back, you are forced to find the cage which entails walking by eighty other game tables, cheering crowds, waiting in line, etc. That's a lot of temptation that you can avoid simply by retaining some cash. </li> <li>ATM Card: Leave it in the room's safe. Enough said. Don't bring it down to the casino. </li> <li>Winnings: How many times have you heard someone say, 'I was up $500 but I gave it back". Well, use that 50% rule. When you win something, take half of it, stash it, and commit to leaving it alone until you get back to the hotel room. You still have your original bankroll and half of your winnings to play with. Why not plan on leaving with some money in your possession? </li> <li>Club Cards: Don't laugh at the old ladies using these things, they are smarter than you. I went to Vegas three years ago and after 4 days, I was down $200. After at least 25 hours of gambling, I considered this a winning trip. Point being, I didn't win a ton of money or lose a ton. However, I was flagged in some database and for the next year I was getting emails that contained crazy discounts: everything from free airfare to massively discounted rooms. Use the card, get discounts and comps.</li> <li>Do more: Seriously, do more than just gamble. Here is a list of <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5396173/">10 cool things</a> to do in Las Vegas. Don't like those, here are <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/nevada/las-vegas/things-to-do.php">10 more</a> ideas. Should I continue?</li> <li>Help: Don't gamble with your mortgage payment or your family's food money. Gambling is entertainment, just like the movies; it's not an income source. <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/20questions.html">If you have a problem, get some help</a>. Please.</li></ul>Games Here are my opinions on some of the more popular games in Vegas. I am not making any promises, heck, you will probably still lose it all. However, the lesson I want to get across is this: Learn the game, learn the odds. Would you invest in a company without knowing how they operated? NO. Would you take a job without knowing anything about the company? NO. Well, then why gamble without knowing the games and knowing how to win? <ul><li>Slots: I have to admit, for as lame as these things are, the newer slot machines with interactive screens and bonus rounds are pretty fun. Having said that, you control nothing. All of the reel stops are set by the <a class="snap_shots" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slot_machine#Technology">software on the machine</a>, therefore, your winning was the result of the software and so were all of the "I almost won" moments. The software is set to keep you on the edge of your seat so when you get 2 matching symbols when you need 3, know that the machine is trying to keep you close, you didn't almost win - there is no almost. One point that is worth discussing is the betting lines. When you walk up to a $0.25 machine, your $0.25 is buying you the lowest payout. In order to get the max payout (you know, the huge number in blinking lights) you have to bet 'max lines'. On some machines it's 10 lines, on some it's 20. If you go with 10 lines, your single pull will cost you 10 x $0.25 or $2.50 per spin. That's slightly more than the quarter you planned to spend isn't it?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maile/154286768/"><img style="margin: 10pt 0pt 0px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/R-gaRop0EwI/AAAAAAAABls/uuvvSeLDtgo/s320/roulette.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181420261562651394" title="roulette" border="0" /></a> Odds: Plan to lose unless you sat at the right time. General payouts are anywhere from 80%-98% depending on the casino. </li> <li>Roulette: This is my wife's favorite game (which, in my opinion, is why she always loses). It's the easiest game to learn, I mean you are simply picking the number that you feel the little ball will land on. There are 38 numbers to choose from so stare at the board and let the little voice in your head work its magic. Odds: The house has a 5.x% advantage over the player. </li> <li>Blackjack: Yes, there is skill to blackjack. While you have no control over the cards you, the dealer or the other players receive, you have a helluva lot of control over what you do with them. I am not going to give a full tutorial here but this is definitely the game that I have personally had the most success with. Here is a good place to read up on <a class="snap_shots" href="http://wizardofodds.com/blackjack">Blackjack strategy</a>. Odds: This somewhat depends on the <a class="snap_shots" href="http://wizardofodds.com/blackjack/house-edge-calculator.html">number of decks and the table rules</a>, but all-in-all, the casino will have an .4-.6% advantage over the player in Blackjack. This is a pretty slim advantage. </li> <li>Let-it-Ride: Think of Jacks or Better, 5-Card Stud but 3 cards are community and they are flipped one at a time. Instead of betting with each flip, the flips give you a chance to reduce your existing bet or choose to let it ride. It is fun, it takes no skill, and at a slow table, the games go quickly so bet small until the table fills up. For more detail than you need, here is a <a class="snap_shots" href="http://wizardofodds.com/letitride">good resource</a>. Odds: The house has a 3.5% advantage over the player. </li></ul>So the clear lesson is to choose the game with the lowest house advantage. If you hate blackjack, which has one of the lowest house advantages, move on and find something else. Once you have chosen the game you think you'll like, study it. My hope is that you'd do this before perusing the airport's book store because at that point, it's too late. There are tons of books that you can read ahead of time. Then, practice with a buddy or by playing on a free gaming site. Good Luck! By the way - do not take pictures inside casinos. They will ask you to leave. - Jay <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?a=tcIymQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?i=tcIymQ" border="0"></img></a><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=BGgzTmf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=BGgzTmf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=z5DOuNf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=z5DOuNf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=VcBvaff"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=VcBvaff" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=dqFLe4f"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=dqFLe4f" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=KzGey9F"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=KzGey9F" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DumbLittleMan/~4/257286275" height="1" width="1"/></content><author><name>Jay White</name></author></entry><entry><updated>2008-03-24T08:10:23.141-05:00</updated><title type="text">How to Boost your Afternoon Energy with a Power Nap</h3><content type="html"><div id="write"><h7 class="write">Written on 3/24/2008 by <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/about/">David B. Bohl</a>, the author of <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/">Slow Down Fast</a>.</h7> </div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cell105/2270394597/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/R-ejW4p0EtI/AAAAAAAABlU/AUSZuLCGcdM/s320/nap.png" alt="nap" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181289509873259218" title="Post Lunch Siesta" border="0" /></a><blockquote>"When I was at NASA we gave the pilots a planned nap in the cockpit," says Rosekind, who is a board member of the National Sleep Foundation. "While two pilots flew the plane, the third would have 40 minutes to nap. We found they would sleep for 26 minutes, which boosted their performance by 34% and their alertness by 54%." - Mark Rosekind, PhD. <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/power-of-napping-feature">Source</a></blockquote><a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/power-of-napping-feature"></a>Power naps are a great way to give yourself a shot of physical and mental energy in the middle of your day. Even when you get a good night’s sleep, sometimes your body just <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/01/how-to-stay-awake-at-work-or-school.html">needs a rest</a> in the middle of the day. The beauty of power naps is they do not have to be long, they can be done on your break at work or during your lunch hour, and they usually leave you feeling energized. Adding this one small change to your workday could boost your afternoon productivity, or give you that extra motivation to make it through your son’s baseball practice with enthusiasm. Do not use a nap as a way to make up for a <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.diethack.com/2007/11/22-simple-tips-to-get-out-of-sleep-debt.html">sleep deficit</a>. Your body needs to be in deep REM sleep for a minimum amount of time so it can repair and rejuvenate itself. Rather, supplement your regular sleep schedule with a short, mid-day power nap that gives you a quick and easy shot of energy. Here are the points to remember: <ul><li>Short Naps are Best: If you have tried afternoon napping in the past only to find it leaves you feeling groggy, try sleeping for less than a half-hour. Twenty to thirty minutes is the ideal length for a power nap because your body does not have the chance to fall into any kind of <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.sleepdisorderchannel.com/stages/index.shtml">deep sleep</a>. This will allow you to wake up feeling energized rather than fuzzy. It is also short enough so that it will not interfere with your nightly sleep schedule. Do not take a nap that is going to prevent you from going to bed at night. If you need an instant pick me up, try closing your eyes for just five minutes. Even a couple of minutes of rest can give you increased energy and clear your mind. </li><li>Make it a Habit: Working in a nap as part of your normal daily routine will allow your body to expect it and incorporate it into its natural rhythms. In fact, try scheduling it into your calendar or using half of your lunch break. By keeping it regular, you will find it easier to doze off quickly and easy to wake up again. </li> <li>Get Comfortable: Some people are lucky enough to be able to fall asleep anywhere, anytime. All they have to do is stop moving for just a few minutes and bam – they are out. Unfortunately it is not that easy for all of us. If you work at home and want to try napping, get comfortable in a familiar location. Go lay in bed or on your couch. Others are able to fall asleep in the car (but do not sleep in a hot car with the windows rolled up – find a safe place to stop and crack your windows), or even behind the desk. While this isn't ideal for cubicle workers, If you have an executive’s style chair, many times you can kick your feet up, lean your head back, and close your eyes. If you are nervous about people pulling pranks on you, find an empty conference room or a vacant office with a door you can lock. If, after several attempts, you are not able to pull it off, try a quick <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/12/meditation-techniques-for-busy-or.html">meditation break</a> instead. It's not sleeping, but it sure is a great way to restart your afternoon. </li></ul>Do not feel guilty about indulging in an afternoon nap. You are doing your body a great service by keeping it rested and energized. If you are afraid of getting too comfortable, <a class="snap_shots" href="http://www.nakedalarmclock.com/">set an alarm</a> to ensure you do not oversleep. Oversleeping during a nap is going to destroy your sleep schedule and can make you feel more tired. Keep it short. If you are not used to napping, you may wake up feeling groggy. Go into the restroom and splash some cool water on your face, or run your wrists under the tap. Your blood vessels are very close to the skin in your wrists, which is why tap water running over the wrists can help raise or lower body temperature. Holding them under the cool water for a couple of minutes should help clear out the cobwebs. Supplement this with some foods that will naturally <a class="snap-shots" href="http://www.diethack.com/2008/03/8-delicious-foods-to-boost-up-your.html">boost your energy</a>. Once you wake up from your nap, do <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/10/simple-stretches-you-can-do-at-your.html">something physical</a> as well. Even if you go for a short stroll around the office, the act of moving will clear your mind and get you back into the right frame of mind to work. -David <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?a=k1eMy5"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?i=k1eMy5" border="0"></img></a><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=F3E4Msf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=F3E4Msf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=rcZLDof"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=rcZLDof" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=g4dkbBf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=g4dkbBf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=L8jCXXf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=L8jCXXf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=6B3ChqF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=6B3ChqF" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DumbLittleMan/~4/257022152" height="1" width="1"/></content><author><name>Jay White</name></author></entry><entry><updated>2008-03-21T13:40:14.239-05:00</updated><title type="text">Revel and Grow with Your Uniqueness</h3><content type="html"><div id="write"><h7 class="write">Written on 3/21/2008 by <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/about/">David B. Bohl</a>, the author of <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/">Slow Down Fast</a>.</h7></div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamed/327939900/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/R-O-84p0EsI/AAAAAAAABlI/do0oX49C7ug/s400/my+way.png" alt=" " id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180193949615395522" border="0" /></a>In the pursuit of self improvement, personal development or whatever you want to call it, losing sight of the gifts we already possess is very easy to do. We seek change, attempting to enhance our lives by becoming somehow different or improved over what we happen to be at the time. So much talk about making positive change, about becoming better versions of ourselves, can distort our views and allow us to forget that we are already amazing, talented people. Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that we each possess our own talents, abilities, knowledge, and sense of humor that make us unique. Occasionally, we take it to the extreme and totally change our persona and end up acting and thinking in ways that we're not even comfortable with. In a society where so many people try to fit into a preconceived mold of what is considered “normal” or “appropriate,” dare to be different, be you. Explore your own quirkiness and relish the experience. Enjoy the fact that you were not made from a cookie cutter, that you have rough surfaces and jagged edges that add character and interest to your personality. Love the fact that you have your own mind, your own thoughts, your own opinions, and that you are strong enough to express them. <ol><li>Explore Your Talents: Do not give up your dreams, no matter how many people might tell you they are a waste of time. If underwater basket weaving is your preferred hobby, engage in it with glee. If you want to be a dancer, a skater, an actor, or an artist, find a place where you can explore those desires and freely express yourself. Who cares if you are not the next Michelangelo, as long as you have fun. </li> <li>Dare to be Different: Do not be afraid to look different from the rest of the crowd. Dare to wear pink when everyone else is wearing black. Voice your opinions with conviction, even if they are contrary to popular belief. Go ahead and march to the beat of a different drummer, even if you are the only one who can hear the music. Most importantly, just be yourself. Be the person who makes you happy to be alive. </li> <li>Do not Get Sucked Into Society’s Definition of "Normal": Just because everyone else you know has a house in the suburbs, a fenced yard with a dog, a minivan in the garage, and the requisite two children, do not become pressured into thinking that those things are right for you. If they do make you happy, then that is fantastic – go for it. If not, explore what would give you satisfaction and fulfillment. If you long for a loft in the city, that is where you should be. Conversely, if you crave solitude and prefer a home in the country, then move out of the city and chase your dream. Do not pass up those things that would provide you with tremendous happiness just because the majority of society feels otherwise. Society’s wants may not be your wants. Society’s needs may not be your needs. As long as you are not harming anyone else, indulge yourself by exploring your differences.</li></ol>If you work in a corporate environment and wish to achieve greater success within the company, there will be certain criteria which must be met. Appearing in the office with a <a class="snap_shots" href="http://images.costumesupercenter.com/images/en_US/customViewLarger//local/products/detail/6574320P.jpg">purple mohawk</a> and a leopard print dress will certainly get you noticed, but probably not at promotion time. In those cases, save those moments for when you are alone or on your weekend. One of the most important aspects of developing your self confidence is realizing your uniqueness is a gift. Imagine, if everyone was exactly alike, we would never have to talk to anyone else – ever again. We would not be interesting or attractive to others. They would not view us as strong, intelligent, funny, or naïve. There would be no reason to get to know other people, or to develop relationships.. There would be no sharing of information, no variety, no spice to life. Our interactions with those who differ from us are what encourage us to try something new, see something differently, or even make major changes in our lives. Take the opportunity to find your unique qualities, explore them, expand them, and take pride in them. 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