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7 September 2021

Taking action, even small steps, helps to create momentum and achieve big things

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Every day we are faced with challenging situations… do I hit snooze and cancel that PT session, do I say no to some work so I can say yes to that ideal client, do I choose to finish early to spend some time with my family. Add to this the expectation of being “easily accessible”, regardless of whether the query is sent during or after office hours. It’s easy to see how stress, anxiety and overwhelm can build up, especially in these uncertain times where a lot of what happens is caused by things out of our control.

So what are the trends?

Kate Carnell, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce, recently said “Businesses are now seeing the financial and personal cost of stress. More businesses are operating with fewer resources and staff are working often harder and longer hours.” Security of employment, constant workplace change, increased workloads, stronger competition and unclear work processes are all adding to the stress experienced by business owners and workers.

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So how can you buck the trends?

Being a leader in your circles, naturally you will have others looking to you for guidance, motivation & inspiration. They are looking to their leaders to show them that it’s “OK” to be uncertain, because even in the uncertain times you still have a plan to keep moving forward… which adds certainty. Business leaders who make decisions and allow businesses to keep moving forward, especially where things may not be 100% clear, are ones who build the respect and create impressive results for them and their teams. Have the confidence to make decisions and know, regardless of the outcome, there is an option to keep moving.

Here are 5 ways to help you create momentum:

  1. Make decisions and get on with getting your outcomes… the longer you think about something the bigger it gets (in your mind anyway)
  2. Back your judgement and if the decision gives you a different result to what you were expecting… then that’s ok as now you get to make another decision to where to go next
  3. Encourage others to make decisions… this empowerment will see them become less reliant on you for permission.
  4. Take action… this is the best way to remove the “What If’s” and show what’s actually possible
  5. Ask for feedback and look for innovation from others… we don’t have all the answers and contributing to the direction of the business adds buy in and creates alignment

This week, look at decision points that come at you, starting with those that you’ve been putting off. Are you able to make a different decision and get on the road to bigger and better things. I’m backing you to make some solid decisions and create some solid outcomes this week !!!

Share this with those who you know want to create quality outcomes. To learn how to build this in to your business, click on the “Book your 20min” button and let’s chat about how you can make this happen. That may be the best decision you make this morning.

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

7 September 2021

Changing your mindset can change the direction of your business

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The past few week has seen most of Australia be involved in periods of lock down, which for some has been a challenging time. It’s seen them be forced to change the way they approach their everyday… adding home schooling to their schedule, moving meetings either to later in the month or on line, shifting to work from home rather than be in the office. In some way it’s impacted the “normal” way we choose to operate and forced us to think differently.

For all of us, it’s a reminder that to be the best in our field and to ensure we are providing a top shelf customer experience, we are focussing on what it takes to be our best which will provide us with opportunities to deliver to others. When we choose to raise our own standards, when we focus on ensuring those around us have the tools and backing to be their best, then we are on the path to create awesome outcomes.

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To possess a mindset where you see possibility and opportunity in every situation, whether you feel it’s good bad right or wrong, is to have a tool that gives you the power to change. Here are three key elements to help you develop such a mindset and create superb outcomes for you and those around you: 

3 key elements to help you to develop a growth mindset in business

  1. Every day is an Opportunity – when we see that each day, we have an opportunity to learn, grow and develop as leaders… that we can build a mindset of being able to adapt to what’s happening in our environment. This is powerful as others look to us to see how they can do the same. Be strong in your space and you will show others the way they can also learn, grow and develop each day.  
  2. Create a safe Space – building a business relies on creating an environment of trust. When you feel able to share openly and challenge in a constructive way without fear… then you encourage opportunities for innovation and efficiency. This space will lead to idea creation, fuel inclusion and provide an opportunity to have others want to take on even more as they feel comfortable doing so. 
  3. Focus on the Moment – in the picture above there’s a lady standing in front of a picture with a LOT going on. It’s easy to get wrapped up in how much is in that picture. Remember your day is made up of moments… focus on the moment you are in, whether it be a conversation, a meeting, a task, an opportunity to think about a future business strategy. By doing this, you will see the results of each of these moments create even more productive results at the end of the day. 

Your mindset is something that you have the ability to drive as we choose all that we do. Learning that we always have choice, and acting on this to harness your power as a leader, will see you develop a space that people want to be a part of, they want to strive to create even better results as you are, and they want to step up and take on even more. It’s this space that can be created when you shift your mindset. 

Share this with those who you know want to create a first class space. We love helping quality humans create even more possibilities to grow, so share openly. To learn how to build this in to your business, click on the “Book your 20min” button and let’s chat about how you can make this happen. 

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

7 September 2021

Australian Olympians use the phrase “Trust the Process”…

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How good is it to see the success the Australian team are having at the Tokyo Olympics at the moment. I’m going to be honest, i’ve shed a tear on several occasions while watching the years of sacrifice, hard work, dedication and persistence, create outcomes that for some will never be repeatable… and leave us with goosebumps To deal with constant uncertainty, unforeseen obstacles, injury setbacks and sometimes even continued success… highlight the requirement for them, and their coaches, to maintain a focus on what truly matters and what’s going to get them to their ultimate outcomes.

So as bright shiny things come up and your “stuff” gets in the way… having the ability to maintain “your” path is something we tend to organically learn growing up. When your desired outcome is clear and the feeling of achieving it is strong… then it’s what you do along the way that sets you up either for success or for a series of learnings. Choose to focus on the process and you too can create results that will get you on to your podium.

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So how do they create seemingly superhuman results that propel them in to the spotlight and how can you do the same thing in your space? Here are three key elements to help you get your clarity and maintain focus to create your way forward: 

3 Key elements to create the ultimate result you are looking to achieve

  1. What are you actually working towards – this can become uncertain when there is so much information and so many decisions to be made on limited information. Create that ultimate result you are looking to achieve, whether it is winning the 200m freestyle in Tokyo in July 2021, or being able to choose how much time you spend in your business and how much you can spend with your family… knowing this adds certainty to your desired destination
  2. For what purpose / Why does it actually matter – knowing what you are building and why it matters allows you to fully understand what it will take to make it happen and what it will feel like when you have it. Providing financial security, creating your legacy, helping even more people create even more success, realising a childhood dream… being clear why making your outcomes happen and what they will create for you allows you to attach real meaning to their achievement
  3. What is the process to follow – if you continue to focus on the top of the mountain, you will surely trip on the rock in front of you… swimmers speak of focusing on the monotonous black line on the bottom of the pool, not the end. In your space, what’s your black line equivalent… your schedule each day, touch-points with your teams or stakeholders, connecting with new and existing ideal clients… these are the things that, when they get your focus and attention, will see you get your podium finish. Choose to stay focused and the feelings you want by getting to the top of your mountain will turn up.

We love the passion the Olympics evokes in all of us. It shows how sport, business and life are all connected and that regardless of the uncertainty and challenge being faced, where you choose to focus in the right areas, supreme results are always possible. Be the leader who shows your stakeholders what’s possible, dare to dream and above all focus on the process and the results will come !!!

Share this with those who you know who want to create clarity in their circles. We love helping quality humans create even more possibilities to grow, so share openly. To learn how to build this in to your business, click on the “Book your 20min” button and let’s chat about how you can make this happen. 

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

7 September 2021

Creating Alignment drives opportunities to smash your outcomes in business

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The way we are doing business now has changed. Gone are the days where it was all simply about the equipment we had and people who worked for you just did what you told them to do… ahh the good old days seem so simple now 😉

it’s becoming even more important to have those you choose to have on your team “on the bus” and we are seeing the businesses that are embracing this, and making time to invest in this, be the ones attracting quality team members and keeping them. In the current climate of scarce resources and an abundance of opportunity, this is becoming an extremely valuable commodity and even a point of difference.

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So how do you create a business that has a team who feel involved, informed and invigorated to create amazing results? Here are three key elements to help you get your clarity and focus your way forward: 

Key elements to help you get your clarity & create opportunities

  1. Stop – make time to step back from your business and look at what’s happening right now. Getting an understanding of where you are now, and accepting you are where you are, allows you to create a clear strategy to drive your results. When the goalposts are constantly being moved, it’s easy to see how people become unclear on what they are striving for. Invest the time and you will see it come back at you quickly.
  2. Collaborate – having a team who feel they are part of something bigger than just them, and they see how their involvement is helping deliver this bigger picture, provides opportunities to create alignment and drive motivation to help build the business. Integrate the team member’s desired outcomes in to the business outcomes and suddenly you have someone feeling like they are striving to achieve their goals (and the business wins as well). 
  3. And Listen – The trap then is to avoid the “Set and Forget” scenario. Regular check ins with those who influence your business is a game changer. Engaging, both on a business level and on a personal level, shows that you care, that you are prepared to listen to what’s happening now, and you can test the level of alignment. Asking for feedback is an opportunity to test the direction, acknowledge where things are on track and create opportunities to realign where necessary. “Are we on track and are we all helping deliver your vision”. 

Being deliberate with your stakeholders is powerful. To have them motivated to help you grow your business, you need to provide them with reasons to want to hit their goals… and it’s not all about money. make time to listen to your team, be interested in them and their growth desires and be prepared to check in to see how on track they are.

Share this with those in your circles who want to create some clarity in their circles. We love helping quality humans create even more possibilities to grow, so share openly. To learn how to build this in to your business, click on the “Book your 20min reset” button and let’s chat about how you can make this happen. 

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

7 September 2021

Getting clear on what growth means for you, shapes the way you move forward

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The past week has seen some interesting and unexpected discussions happen with a variety of business owners across the country. In most conversations, the desire to grow came up and the current challenges that were being faced in pursuit of this growth. “Potential clients are just not getting it, team members are just not getting it”… even business owners themselves were not really clear on what they wanted to grow in to…. sound familiar ? 

It’s quite powerful to be able to sit outside someone’s space and look in at what’s happening for them. We find the best way to help business leaders create momentum, is to help them see and feel what growth actually means to them. To want to grow is natural… to know what you want to grow in to and how that will feel when you do is next level. This clarity will help you shape your action plan and create an environment which is aligned and powerful. 

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So regardless of your phase in business, how do you get this clarity and harness the power it will give you? Here are three key elements to help you get your clarity and focus your way forward: 

Key elements to help you get your clarity and focus

  1. What does Growth give you – it’s natural to want to grow, yet most don’t fully understand what that will give them and whether they really want that. You can look at it as more clients, more meetings, more team members… or you can see it as an opportunity to help more clients, making meetings effective so they deliver great outcomes and adding even more quality humans to your team who get to benefit from your example to develop and grow. That’s the environment you are creating which is exciting !
  2. What does Growth give those around you – creating a strategy for you and your business is great… but what does delivering your business strategy mean for those around you. Getting clear on the “What’s in it for me” perspective will help you align your growth aspirations with those who you need on your bus to help you deliver it. Share your vision, create a discussion around what part they can and want to play in this… and then get alignment on what it will mean for them to make this happen.
  3. How vested are you in getting alignment and making it happen – having a business that is growing on your terms is a powerful thing. It allows you to choose where you spend your time, who you really want to work with and who you want on your team to make this happen. Be deliberate in your strategy, take on those activities and people that will help you create the business you want… and give them every reason to want to be part of your growth.

Growth managed well can be an empowering space to be in. It can deliver experiences, create relationships and build trust that makes those involved proud to be part of something much bigger than themselves. Give those around you a tribe to be part of and you’ll soon see your growth aspirations be delivered for you.

Share this with those in your circles who want to create some clarity in their circles. We love helping quality humans create even more possibilities to grow, so share openly. To learn how to build this in to your business, click on the “Book your 20min reset” button and let’s chat about how you can make this happen. 

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

7 September 2021

The way forward is there… now for you to see it and make it happen

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It’s been an interesting week kicking off the start of a new financial year… creating new mindsets, resetting expectations, getting excited about the next 12 months and feeling what it will be like when we achieve the outcomes we see are possible. Having a clear understanding of what you want to achieve, and what it will feel like when you do, is a key driver in creating momentum in your circles. Have you done this yet? 

Ash Barty had a dream to become a Wimbledon champion at the age of 4, and this weekend she realised that dream. England have had a dream of being the Euro Football champions and they are currently leading 1-0 in the final. They were both at a point where they were really honest with themselves and got really clear on what Winning meant to them. In each of their cases… they made a decision to become the best in their field.  

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So how does this relate to you and your space? Sometimes the way forward can be cloudy and seem uncertain. If this is the case, here are three key elements to help create a mindset to help you take control of your journey:

Three key elements to help create a mindset

  1. What does #Winning look like for you – the perfect starting point is to get clear on what success looks like for you. Is it adding team members, is it choosing to do a particular type of work and saying no to other work, is it creating opportunities to spend more time to be 100% present with your family. Get clear on what matters most to you as the feeling you get when you have that will drive you to make it happen.
  2. What needs to change to create this – for some, the answer to this will be little as they are already making this happen. Where you aren’t there yet, look at the areas you need to change and be honest about what needs to shift to get you winning. Is it related to clients, team, leadership, financial, family… who WE are being ?  Get clear on what needs to shift and what you want it to be.
  3. What action will you take to make this happen –  after your honest reflection and setting out what needs to change, the game changer is the action you take to make it happen. The best plan on paper becomes merely a picture if we don’t take action to bring it to life. Be clear on what you will do, be clear on expectations with others, make it known the steps you are taking and add elements of accountability to keep you moving forward.

Give your team (both work and home) the clarity of where you are heading and what it will feel like when you get there. Help them see why that matters to you and help them see how they can benefit, grow, develop by being on that path to Winning. Most of all, take action to make it happen… this will determine if you get to crack the champagne in 12 months time.

Share this with those in your circles who want to create some clarity in their circles. We love helping quality humans create even more possibilities to grow, so share openly. To learn how to build this in to your business, click on the “Book your 20min reset” button and let’s chat about how you can make this happen. 

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

7 September 2021

Every story has a Hero… make that you on your journey

With a new financial year kicking off, it’s a perfect time to make time to stop and reflect. Too often you charge straight in to what’s next and continue doing exactly the same things that you did last month and the month before. So where is the opportunity to learn from what’s happened…. this is where the gold is and presents an opportunity to see how you can implement your learnings to improve your effectiveness, your efficiency and your focus.  

So why do you leave so much value on the table? We’ve seen the fear of not matching others expectations of delivery times as one of the main drivers… which stops you booking out time to stop. Yet if you were to block out time in YOUR calendar to reflect on the past 12 months and reset what you want for the next 12 months… it would give you, your team and your stakeholders an understanding of your direction for the next 12 months. This clarity then allows you to be the hero in this story….

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You are on your journey and can be the one who shapes the direction you take…. should you choose to. You create the feeling you want, you build the relationships you want and you move your direction in the way you want.

Here are three key elements to help create this mindset and take control of your story:

  1. Are you happy with your Story – it’s easy to lose sight of what you want when you are constantly focussed on solving the pain points of others. Stopping to look at the narrative that is running in your space at the moment allows you to reset what YOU actually want to achieve and the legacy you are building. 
  2. What have YOU learned and what will change – the benefit of hindsight is that you can learn from what you’ve chosen to do. When you make time to look back, you will be surprised how much you got through and the success you created… something that can be lost if you don’t make this time to reflect. Celebrate the successes as it’s taken your effort to make them happen.
  3. What will things look like in 12 months – what’s the next chapter of your story going to be. Setting up what you want in 12 months gives you, your team and those in your circles clarity of what you are looking to achieve and how you want to feel. Stand in June next year and feel your space…. what have you achieved, what are you doing and how do you feel. 

Now is the time to create focus for you to get clear on what you want on your journey. If you like what you are doing and the results you are getting, you are being the Hero. If you have more to achieve and extra powers you want to add to your current superpowers… now’s the time to make it happen.

Share this with those in your circles who want to build their story out. We love helping quality humans create even more possibilities to grow, both in business and in life. If you want to know how to build this in to your business, click on the Let’s Connect button and let’s chat about how you can make this happen. 

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

28 June 2021

It takes a Village to raise a child… your business is exactly the same

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In the race to finish the financial year off strongly and make the full year numbers shine, it’s become obvious that some habits and traits have surfaced that will impact the long term health of your business. The busyness has created an environment where the short term mayhem, and let’s be honest it’s often exactly that, sees you focus on what YOU need to do to get things done NOW, and leads to everything else outside of your focus gets left behind.

What’s interesting about this is that you’ve chosen to make that happen. You’ve made the conscious decision to focus on what you need to get done so you can feel like you’ve cleared your “to do list” and achieved your ability to feel accomplished. What about those around you who need your time to also feel like they’ve achieved… have we given them an opportunity to win ? Have we set them up for success by giving them what they need….. or have they been left behind?

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Creating time in your schedule to get clear about what you want to achieve, what will get this done, and who are the right people to take the work on with a long term view, is super important.

HERE ARE THREE KEY ELEMENTS TO HELP CREATE THIS MINDSET IN THIS BUSY PERIOD:

  1. Include others to get buy in – raise your hand if you love someone else telling you what to do…. i’m hearing crickets. Involving others in planning for jobs, upcoming projects and problem solving will give them a feeling of being involved… and create a link to have them feel part of the solution to this problem. Include others and over time they become the solution generators.

  2. Who will be doing this longer term – create a mindset of who is the best person to take this task on long term. With this in mind, look for opportunities to get these people involved as early as possible. Setting up the expectation early will help plant the seed that one day this will be yours… opening up a clear path to growth. “I want to get you involved now as i’d like for you to take this over in time” is one of the most proactive ways to have others get involved.

  3. What is my long term role and where is my value best realised – if your desire is to be a consultant to your business and have the flexibility to choose where you spend your time… this is a perfect opportunity to start creating a plan to make this happen. Is taking on this extra work working towards helping me build that future vision. If not, and there is a hat someone else can wear, then what’s the plan to have them take it on? Always be thinking hat reduction strategy !!!

Setting others up to take on some of your workload, whether it’s those in your business or outsourcing, creates a path towards your flexibility. You can still maintain some control in the short term while others start to take on activities by working with them. At the end of the day do you want to be the one tied to your business or the one with flexibility to choose where you spend your time…. i know what i’m working towards.

We would love to see you share this with those in your circles as our jam is helping quality humans create even more possibilities to grow, both in business and in life. If you want to know how to build this in to your business, click on the Let’s Connect button and let’s chat about how you can make this happen.

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

14 June 2021

Connecting deeply with your stakeholders is exactly what they want… so give it to them

More than ever, we as humans are craving face to face connection. The move towards more online interaction is definitely a time saver, something that is also valuable. Yet to REALLY connect and build that level of trust that says “I value you for making time to connect face to face”… that’s what people are starting to crave again and it creates an even stronger bond.

We were asked to co-facilitate a full day workshop last week and the following was a common comment that came up across the day….. “we love being on zoom and it saves us having to travel, but it can’t really replace the impact you can have in a face to face conversation. We feel we get so much more out of being in the same room having a conversation”. This highlighted a trend we’ve seen over the past 2-3 months which going forward could be a game changer in your circles.

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Knowing that this is something that gives others an opportunity to connect with you, and for you to build even stronger bonds, what can you do to make this happen? Here are a couple of tips to help drive your success:

Top 3 tips that can help to drive more success in your business

  • Your Clients – making time to connect directly and see their environment gives a greater understanding of what’s impacting their space. It gives you an opportunity to see, feel, experience their space so they get the feeling that you get it. “Now that you’ve been here, you can understand why i’m frustrated, you can feel what I feel, you can understand why we are being so successful because of this… now you understand !
  • Your Team – when teams are being stretched, and currently most teams are being asked to step up and lean in, it’s often overlooked that they are still human. Making time to sit and listen, especially on ways to make things even more efficient from their perspective, is supremely powerful. We often represent our time as being valuable, so to make this available to those in our teams shows we value them over this precious commodity.
  • Yourself – to ensure you are able to steer the ship in a direction and manner that matters to you, you first need to ensure you are on track with where you want the ship to go… as our businesses are a reflection of us. Keeping you on track through who you are being, helps ensure your direction is one you want being reflected in your business.

It may sound super simple and guess what… it is. Focus on what the humans in your circles need, then find a way to be super present in their space and watch you form even stronger connections and get even stronger results.

Please share this with those in your circles as we love helping quality humans see even more possibilities to grow, both in business and in life. If you would like to know how to build this in to your business, click on one of the links and let’s chat about how you can make this happen.

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

30 May 2021

The phrase “It’s not what you know it’s who you know” is so true. Connect with quality people to create even greater success

Starting and growing a business has taught us a lot of valuable lessons that shape the way we operate today. Generally businesses are started by people who are technically very good at something… building houses, fixing computers, mowing lawns, flying drones. It’s based on having a technical ability that is superior to others… is that you and what is your skill ?

But business is so much more than just having a skill. It’s being the business owner who runs a business that provides that technical skill to solve the pain points of others. To do that takes specialists, connections, advisors and a desire to ensure you have quality people around you to take on areas where you aren’t the expert. Realising this, and building the required relationships to get you access to turn weak points in to strengths, is something that has allowed our business to consistently grow year on year.

So what can you do to build your circles and surround yourself with quality people prepared to help you build success? Here are a couple of tips to help drive your success:

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  • Recognise you can’t do everything – the ego will have you believe you have to be the expert in everything… ever been there? This will see you spend way too much time on things that others can do quicker and more efficiently. Get quality people on board to help you spend even more time doing what it is you want to do.
  • Build your trusted team – having quality people you can call on, or refer others to, is hugely valuable. By helping others solve their pain points through connecting them to good people, you continue to build trust and enhance your reputation. “We are looking to do this but don’t know where to start… do you know someone who does this?”. To be able to refer someone means you are still helping them solve their pain points and they will come back again and again.
  • Connect and Give – who likes working with those who are openly focused on what they can get from someone. Yep that’s probably going to see you be surrounded by exactly the same people and this can create a toxic environment “Dog eat Dog” some could call it. Look to help others first, build that trust and it will flow back to you in time.

Being able to call on quality people to help you create quality results is super valuable. Helping others will have them want to help you in return… something that makes your job as a business leader easier and more enjoyable. Build quality relationships, refer these in to your networks and your trust bank will see others promote you and your skills in their circles.

Forward this on to those needing it right now, as we love to help business owners and business leaders create momentum. If you want to know how to build this in to your business, get in touch with us and let’s create some clarity in your circles.

Have an awesome week and look forward to connecting soon.

About Paul Farmer, Mentoris CEO and Business Coach

With a background in finance, business strategy and leadership, Paul has built a reputation as a business mentor responsible for getting the best out of business owners and leaders. His calm and measured ways help create an environment where quality results are created, and growth is delivered for any business or large organisation.  

For the best business mentor Brisbane and the Gold Coast has to offer, contact Paul Farmer at Mentoris. If you are a business owner seeking business mentoring support from someone with many proven years experience, you’ve come to the right place. 

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