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FTE #1: 60, You're saying that the main benefit of doing more this week I to make next week easier?<\/p>\n\n

FTE #2: Yes, and next week will prepare us for the week after that," " don't think I like where this is going,<\/p>\n\n

Caption: Your future-self wants you to try harder.<\/p><\/details>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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