Choose ONE Thing And KILL IT! Becoming A LINKEDIN Collaborator

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MY #1 LESSON


My welcome message to everyone joining Wealthy Affiliate (WA) is simply this.

CHOOSE ONE THING, BECOME GOOD AT IT, REPEAT.

Only move on to something new when when you have become good and you are able to juggle another ball, while keeping the previous in the air.

I see too many people going all over the place, running after everything and leaving a trail of trial, error and failings.
( NB Not failure. You are only a failure when you give up.)

STOP IT!
STOP IT, NOW!

To prove my point, here's what's happening lately on my LinkedIn Mastery journey.

I PAID THIS MESSAGE NO MIND


My days are busy of late, as I prepare for my WA graduation and also the launch of my latest online venture.

Exciting times!

Anyway, like Prince Partha, I digress.

On Tuesday, this week, when I logged into LinkedIn, I glimpsed this in my message box from the N. America Head of Community, LinkedIn Editorial.

I use LI for my corporate marketing, to network and also for personal branding. Recently, I have been spending at least an hour, every day, in targeted groups, sharing thoughts, ideas and comments.

This has resulted in an increase in speaking engagements and collaboration invitations for me. Not all pay (or pay well for that matter) but they eventually lead me to the engagements that provide very healthy financial rewards.

2024 has also kicked off nicely with the first quarter almost fully booked.

But alas!

I paid the message no mind because I am always receiving upsell messages from LI.

". . . BECAUSE OF YOUR EXPERTISE . . ."


Before deleting, I took a brief read this morning and was pleasantly surprised to receive this message.

LinkedIn has selected me to be "part of an EXCLUSIVE group of new EXPERTS."

All becuase of my involvement and contributions on the platform. It is nothing different from what we learn and do here in WA.

I simply:

  1. Learned to be a good support and service resource here.
    2. Put it into practice and kept juggling the ball.
    3. Repeated the same behaviours in LinkedIn.

Same skills.
Different Platform.

8 DAYS TO GRADUATION


Just about a week until I graduate as a Senior from our WA University and I know what I will be wearing. πŸ˜‰πŸ˜œ

I am also 8 days away from launching my new, everything-comes-together oneline project.

This is I put the pedal to the metal!

Cassi
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Hi Cassi,

I also received a similar message but blew it off.

That was several weeks ago and feeling as if I already have too many irons in the fire, as well as wondering if it were spam in the email, didn't look into it...

I suppose I should go to the site to check a little more into the details.

Thanks for the article,

RitaAnn~

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LI sends out a lot of these invitations for many of their initiatives, Rita.
No need to rush of the timing is not good for you.

I always say: Keep focused on 1 or 2 important things, get it or them right and then move on.
The timing is good for me and my goals so I have taken them up on it.

All the best to you!

Cassi

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I' look forward to seeing more.

RitaAnn~

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Make them work for you, RitaAnn.

Cassi
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Good morning Cassi,

Thank you for another excellent blog post, it's appreciated.

As you know, I'm a great fan of LinkedIn and I seriously think that it's underrated by many businesspeople! I have been following your journey on LinkedIn, Cassi and I really find it encouraging. It also reminds me of the power of LinkedIn.

It's great that so many opportunities are arising through LinkedIn; this is where I think many people miss out, including myself.

Good for you for making it happen!

I have a question for you, Cassi!

Most of the content I share on LinkedIn is connected to a website that I have on garden, landscaping and forestry equipment. However, I'm also documenting my journey on things that I'm learning. I'm not documenting it hundred per cent, although I would like to be! The documentation includes YouTube videos and blog posts.

So, for example, if I shared something about Google ads, creating videos or really anything new I have learned, could I post that on LinkedIn? I know people on LinkedIn know each other from certain trades. I just wondered if I would be overdoing it by sharing other niches, even though they are kind of connected. I'm wondering if people would think I'm digressing from my main niche even though I feel I have valuable information to share.

Maybe the above is almost a question for the community.

Have a great day.

Roy

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Here's my "2 cents", Roy.

I use LI to promote myself, professionally, and my Brand.
There is a slim connection to my corporate portfolio and that will go away in 2024.

Now that I am known and my tentacles are connected where I want them to be, I will be joining the dots, connecting to the top 3-4 things that help define me, professionally.

I will do that in an engaging, informative, trustworthy and authoritative way.

I do not sell or ever disclose the confidentiality of my Clients.

Does that help you in any way?

Cassi

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Good morning Cassi,

Thank you for your answer to my question or query, it's always appreciated!

It does help a lot, Cassi, I think your first sentence almost explains everything I wanted to know! However, I very much appreciate the clarification as I feel I have more to offer than what I am telling people on LinkedIn.

In other words, and I don't mean to blow my own trumpet, but I have learnt a lot about online marketing over the years. I feel I have more to give than what I am giving, regarding LinkedIn. It's good to be able to share our skills and what we have learned!

I also appreciate that you're not selling or enclosing the confidentiality of your clients. That has to be a priority.

And yes, it does help big time!

Please forgive me if I have asked you this before, is there any training on LinkedIn about getting the most out of LinkedIn or something similar? I feel there should be and their probably is!

Have a great day.

Roy

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Happy Monday, Roy!

A new week and a new month.
The last quarter of 2023.

You can do a search in LI for courses and training.
There is also LI Learning which offers thousands of options, free and paid. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/?trk=nav_neptune_learning&

Happy learning!

Cassi

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Thank you, Cassi!

A very happy Tuesday to your good self!

That's very true and that's amazing that it is the last quarter of 2023; where has the year gone!? It just shows how important it is to make the most of every moment!

Thank you for the LinkedIn courses, Cassi, I am looking right now.

I keep thinking I will try the free premium upgrade for LinkedIn for one month! I thought I would try last year, but it didn't happen as I was busy with other things. It certainly needs to be wintertime when I have more time to experiment.

I think I have probably asked this question before, but I believe you are using the free version of LinkedIn. But I believe you may have tried the paid version; is that correct?

Sorry to bombard you with questions, but I do appreciate your help and experience with LinkedIn.

Have a fantastic day.

Roy

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Hey, Roy!
We are here to support each other so no need to apologise.

Would you believe that I have yet to try any of the paid versions of LI?
There is still so much to master and I have been getting such good results that I did not see the need to.

Perhaps next year, I just might give it a go for a month and see what happens.

Let me know what you decide to do.

Cassi

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Good morning Cassi,

Thank you, I do appreciate your help, it's amazing what we can learn from others!

I'm sure you mean that you haven't tried any of the paid versions of LinkedIn yet; that's interesting! That also makes a lot of sense if you are getting the required results, why move to the paid version!

I do know of someone who uses the paid version of LinkedIn, but he was looking for multiple leads for his business, it paid off!

I have been saying for several years that I will try LinkedIn Premium when my work is a bit quieter; however, it hasn't happened yet!

I will let you know if I upgrade, Cassi.

Once again, thank you for your help and have a fantastic day.

Roy

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You are always welcome, Roy and, that is exactly what I meant. πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

The 1 month free is a great offer but I agree with your approach.
Do it when you have the time to use it.

2 days to the weekend! πŸ™‚

Cassi
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Thank you, Cassi, I do appreciate your help!

I agree with you, one month should be enough to test the system, to see if it's beneficial or not. It's just having that free time to test it; let's see what happens!

I can't believe how quickly the weekends go and how quickly they come!

Have a fantastic day and enjoy your weekend.

Roy

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Time is flying, for sure!
We have started our Christmas preparations already. πŸ™‚

Enjoy your weekend also.

Cassi
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I can't believe where the time goes, Cassi; already, we are one week into October! The way time is going, we may as well get ready for the following Christmas, too!!

We change the clocks here in the UK at the end of the month, so it will feel like Christmas is well on the way soon! Fortunately, we are having unbelievably good weather here for the time of year. However, that helps to make up for July and August which were not particularly brilliant.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Roy

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The world is experiencing unbelievable weather, Roy, good and bad.
I am of the opinion that Mother Earth is reclaiming her power and reminding us humans that she IS in charge.

It will get worse because we are not learning and changing our behaviours fast enough.
I cringe when I think about what my daughter and her generation have to manage.

It is still boiling here - literally.
We are averaging mid to high 90s in Trinidad and this will go on until the end of October.
Although it is the rainy season we have had little to no rain.

It is a new week though and we will forge ahead doing what we can.

Have a great one!

Cassi

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I agree with you, Cassi, we are certainly living in very strange times. Many people have floods, other places are dry and so on. In this part of England, we normally seem to be on the dry side!

I understand, Cassi, I'm sure it's very difficult being a parent and trying to teach your children the right things. I'm with you, it's not going to be easy for the next generations.

The weather has literally changed here this morning, I think it's time for the shorts to go into hibernation! I always think in the UK, if we have good or bad weather, there is normally payback time!!

Mid 90s is hot, Cassi, especially for an Englishman! Some people claim that man is doing things to the weather, I don't know enough to comment on that, although I do sometimes wonder.

As you mention, we just have to carry on and do what we can.

Have a great day.

Roy

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I do miss the English weather.
It is temperamental and its unpredictability makes you love it or hate it.
One thing is certain, it teaches you to be prepared! πŸ™‚

Carry on, we must, Roy and as we go, we must each do our part to help and improve where and when we can.

Thank you and keep well.

Cassi
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That's interesting, Cassi! I think many people would like to run from the English weather, but I do kind of like it!

As I was walking the dog this morning, I did think about Greece and the warmer weather! I think the temperature was about 6Β° C at that point! I think last weekend was about 25 or 26Β° C, a big difference! Although it's warming up a bit now the sun has come out.

That's very true, Cassi, carry on regardless, as they say!

Have a fantastic weekend.

Roy

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English weather is unpredictable and I love that, Roy. πŸ€—

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This time last week, Cassi, it was around 25Β° C, which is amazing for the time of year! I think today the feel like temperature is around 6Β° C and we had a frost! It is certainly changeable.

Roy

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I hear that it may soon snow in the UK, Roy.

We are still burning up here and it is unbearable.

Cassi
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Good morning Cassi,

I never take too much notice of what they say regarding the weather here! Especially as they cannot even get the same day's weather correct!

However, we do have a few tabloid papers, one being the Daily Express, which gets very excited about snow and heat waves! The fact is, they rarely happen, so I choose to ignore them! That's not to say that it won't happen, as it could do! Let's see what happens.

That's incredible that it is still hot where you are, Cassi; I do hope the weather returns to normal soon.

Stay safe and enjoy your day.

Roy

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I do not have my hopes up that our weather will change anytime soon, Roy.
We are almost at the end of the rainy season without much rain.

When the dry season comes we are going to boil!!

Hope your day is going well.

Cassi
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No plans for the heat to dissipate any time soon, as I understand it.
We have had no rainy season at all, so far.

Our dry season starts on December 1 and that may well result in even hotter days and nights.

We have to accept it as nature's way, Roy.

Hope you enjoyed a good day.

Cassi
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That's not good, Cassi! I do hope that the weather sorts itself out and you're not going to be boiling!

All this well this end, thank you.

Have a great day.

Roy

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Today, we had some rain - heavy rain.
We are happy tonight to have some cool weather.

Keep well, Roy.

Cassi
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Cassi, I know how that feels, I'm pleased to hear that you have had some rain and some cooler weather!

I appreciate that your climate is a lot warmer than the UK, so I'm sure it's even more welcome! However, working outside in East Anglia, it seems that many times in the summer, we are crying out for rain! It may not be really hot, but the last few years or summers seem to have produced little rain! The reason I say this is I love to see things green in England's green and pleasant land!

I hope that you wake up feeling really refreshed with the cooler weather!

Have a great day.

Roy

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The cooler weather is much more enjoyable although we had so much rain yesterday afternoon that parts of our country were shut off and down for hours.

It is a balancing act these days, Roy.

I love East Anglia.
Are you familiar with Framlingham?

Cassi

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It's amazing, Cassi that your weather has suddenly changed, it's exactly the same here. Although, I think Scotland was worse. I'm glad the weather has cooled down a bit and is more enjoyable for you.

It does seem like a balancing act at the moment, Cassi.

I'm with you on that regarding East Anglia, Cassi, I love the East Anglian cornfields and more.

It's interesting what you say about Framlingham, I have been there a few times, but is not a place I seriously know. Sadly, that was one of the places that has suffered from flooding, just yesterday (Friday). I don't quite know why these places have flooded, as it's been so dry here in East Anglia, for several months now. So I wouldn't expect flooding right now. Maybe it coincided with a tide or something, I don't really know.

I would send you a link, but I don't think Wealthy Affiliate really likes external links. I'm sure if you carry out a Google search "flooding Framlingham", you will see something.

Enjoy your weekend.

Roy

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My family in Suffolk have been keeping me in the loop, Roy.
The damage is really bad, especially in Framlingham, Debenham and Wickham.

Very unfortunate.

I will check in with them for an update later today.

Many thanks,
Cassi

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That's really nice that you have family in Suffolk, Cassi! I love that county! I'm actually heading there shortly to do a job!

I'm really sorry to hear about all the flood damage, Cassi. I really don't understand as it's been generally dry here over the last few months. It's important that people and authorities keep ditches and drains clear, so that the water can get away quickly.

I hope you hear some good news with your update.

Have a great day.

Roy

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All was well with my family, Roy.
But there was bad flood damage in places.

Many thanks,

Cassi

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I'm glad to hear that all is well with your family, Cassi!

It does seem like parts of Suffolk were badly hit. A friend of mine lives at Hitcham, which is near Wattisham, he had a job to get back to his village due to the rain.

Apparently, Wattisham has been renamed "Wettisham", as it had 256 mm of rain in one month, which is a lot! The problem is in East Anglia, if we have a long dry spell, there is always payback time and vice versa! We don't often seem to get a happy medium!

Have a great day.

Roy

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Hi Roy,

I just heard on the BBC news that a storm Ciaran is fast approaching.
High wind gusts and floods are expected.

Please keep safe and well.

Cassi

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Hello Cassi,

Thank you very much!

Fortunately, in this part of the world it wasn't as bad as they predicted! I think it was much worse the further south of the country.

It's raining again here! We are certainly playing catch up here, with the lack of rain we are making up for it!

Have a great weekend.

Roy

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Hi, Roy!
Happy Monday!

I am VERY happy because it is raining here this morning.
Last week we got up to 39Β° C.
I thought I was going to melt.

We have had no Rainy Season this year just sporadic heavy rain every now and then.


Wishing you a productive and rewarding week.

Cassi
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Good morning Cassi,

Thank you very much, and a very happy Monday to you!

That's good that you have had some rain, maybe you will get some more. Perhaps the weather will change its script!!😊

39Β° C is hot! Last year when we came back from Greece, the temperature reached 39Β° C the next day, it was considerably warmer than in Greece! That doesn't often happen!

Let's hope that your weather balances out, Cassi.

Have a great and productive week.

Roy

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Happy Tuesday, Roy!

I was away last week and yesterday we had a holiday for the East Indian festival of Diwali.
Back to the work cycle today. πŸ™‚

Wishing you a great week ahead!

Cassi

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Thank you, Cassi!

I hope you had a nice break and enjoy your time. It's good to stop sometimes!

Thank you, Cassi, you too.

Roy

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It was a lovely break, Roy.

It is time to push through until 10 December 2023, when we start to wind down for the Christmas holidays. πŸ’ƒ

Cassi

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That's fantastic to hear, Cassi, good for you!

That's amazing that we are talking about winding down for Christmas! Is it a tradition of your country to start winding down on 10th December, or is it just something that you do, Cassi?

I really like the Christmas break for many reasons. I also like the fact that on the 21st, we reached the shortest day. So when I go back to work outside in January, it's wonderful to watch the days getting longer. It's also nice to watch the bulbs coming up and the buds filling out on the trees and shrubs etc! Signs that spring is not too far away!

Have a great day.

Roy

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Christmas is our favourite time of the year, Roy.
Our family always takes a break to enjoy time together.

Every other year, we travel to another part of the world to enjoy a different experience.
This year, our overseas family comes to Trinidad.

I am excited just to share that news. πŸ™‚

And Spring?
I just love it!

Fall and Spring are my 2 best seasons.

Enjoy it to the fullest!

Cassi

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I agree with you, Cassi; Christmas is a lovely time of year! It would be very strange if we didn't have Christmas, it's a nice way to finish the year and try and start things off well in the New Year.

That's nice that you don't have to travel this year, I'm guessing you will have quite a houseful! Have a great time together. It's nice to be able to enjoy your family.

Working outside, I love watching the different seasons. This time of year, when everything is downhill and getting darker and darker, it seems slightly gloomy. Although I know lighter days are not too far away!

As I mentioned, I love how things start changing in January. Despite it being the coldest month, there are many signs that spring is on the way!

Thank you, Cassi!

A very happy Friday to you.

Roy

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I wish you a wonderful weekend as well, Roy.

Enjoy to the fullest.

Cassi

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Thank you, Cassi, that is appreciated.

It's wet here, but that's fine, as I'm in front of the computer anyway!

It looks like you have a new blog post out, I'm popping across to have a look!

All the best.

Roy

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Thank you for always supporting me, Roy.
I appreciate it deeply.

Cassi

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That's what we're here for, Cassi and something that I really like about the platform! It really is the most friendly platform around!

It's so good to see people's wins and to be able to share in their joy, it's also good to help people when they are struggling and to change the situation.

Have a great and productive week.

Roy

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I agree with you, 1000%, Roy!

Enjoy the day.

Cassi

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Hi there, Cassi.

LinkedIn is an amazing place and I get invited to something all the time.
I am remiss about rising to the occasion. Probably because I am involved in too many things and I am all over the place.

It is best to stick to one thing, for sure. I am not the best multitasker. I feel that if anyone put their mind to it, they can go far on the LinkedIn platform. So, come 2024, I plan to put my pedal to the metal and anchor down my roots on just one main project.

An LinkedIn Enthusiast!
Rachele

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I agree with you there, Rachele.
One thing, and, do it well.

I am happy that I stuck with LI.
Now that I am becoming much better with the platform, I am going to push to become an Authority. πŸ™‚

Cassi

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You are an Authority, Cassi!

You always inspire, uplift, and keep us on the right path. You are on to something in terms of "change your script." The "point of congruence" is next-level. I'll work on that next,

You are a gem(βœΏβ—‘β€Ώβ—‘)
Rachele❀️

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Thank you kindly for your feedback and endorsement, Rachele. πŸ™‚

It means a lot to me.

Have a great week and month!

Cassi

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Absolutely, Queen Cassi!πŸ¦‹

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Many congrats, Cassi! That’s super exciting.

Susan

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Progressing well, Susan.

Thank you.

Cassi

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Damn Cassi! You are absolutely Rockin' it!!

Happy to hear that you have chosen your outfit for the graduation my friend, I can't wait for the festa!!

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The momentum is building, for sure, Nick and I am still enjoying it all.

My LI efforts have paid me back big time and I am happy for that.

Thank you for your support.

Cassi

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Enjoying what we do is what it's all about Cassi!

Take care my friend! :-)

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For sure, Nick!
For sure.

Cassi

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