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Be able to meet any deadline, even if your work is done less well than it would be if you had all the time you would have preferred.
Marilyn vos Savant
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Marilyn vos Savant
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 11
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Be able to hiccup silently, or at least without alerting neighbors to your situation. The first hiccup is an exception.
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When our spelling is perfect, it's invisible. But when it's flawed, it prompts strong negative associations.
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Know the difference between principles based on right or wrong vs. principles based on personal gain, and consider the basis of your own principles.
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Know what to do if you feel faint or dizzy, especially if you might fall and hit your head.
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