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A wrestler's power, a boxer's stamina, a martial artist's control, a dancer's grace, a yogi's surrender, an artist's creativity, a scientist's scrutiny, an innovator's vision, a child's exuberance, an elder's wisdom, a monk's serenity, a priest's piety, a brother's keeper. These are all to which I strive. Back to work. - Scott Sonnon

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