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Almost religiously, I step away from everything and close my eyes and breathe deeply for a few moments. It helps solidify my focus and aligns everything in my body to take care of the task at hand - which is winning, of course.

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Amanda Beard
Age: 42
Born: 1981
Born: October 29
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