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Hustle: The Life Changing Effects of Constant Motion
A #1 bestseller in Happiness A #1 bestseller in Personal Success A #1 Bestseller in Knowledge Capital ------ Jesse's first book was a #1 bestseller. It took him a year to write it. Hustle is different. It was written, produced, and published in just 7 days. The ridiculously short production schedule was meant to prove a focus + momentum = mindbending productivity. Don't be fooled, though. The biggest opportunities in life don't come from sprinting. They emerge over time through constant motion. A gritty, inspiring read, Hustle is the nudge we've all been waiting for. WHO SHOULD READ THIS -- Young people trying to figure out how to succeed in our new, entrepreneurial economy -- Anyone bored with their routine, at work or home -- Entrepreneurs who are in it for the long haul -- Aspiring writers who are interested in learning how to produce a professional, high-quality book in seven days, and launch it in less than a month. -- Artists of every kind -- Anyone who wants a jolt of inspiration, a reason to smile, a reason to work hard, a reason to keep hustling AFTER READING THIS BOOK, YOU ― Be inspired by the grit and creativity of highly successful hustlers including Jamie Foxx, Brian Chesky, and Naval Ravikant, among others. ― Discover the peculiar habits of prolific, historical hustlers like Benjamin Franklin and Pablo Picasso. ― Know how to optimize your working space for ultimate productivity ― Appreciate the value of sprinting inside a marathon ― Learn the important difference between being a "Turkey" vs. a "Cheetah" ― Understand why constant motion is the single thread that connects all hustlers ...and much more. You don't want to miss this. Add it to your collection today! ――-- Don't have a Kindle? No problem. Just click where it "Read on any device" (just beneath the book image), and you'll have access to Hustle from any tablet, smartphone, or computer.
99 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2015
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Jesse Tevelow
5 books18 followersJesse Warren Tevelow is an entrepreneur and writer. He cofounded PlayQ Inc., and was a member of the inaugural class of TechStars. Earlier in his career, Jesse worked for Seamless (acquired by Aramark in 2006) and Keynote Systems. Jesse has been featured in various publications, including Businessweek Magazine, Do More Faster (by Brad Feld and David Cohen), and Upstarts (by Donna Fenn). To find out more, go to www.jtev.me
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December 17, 2017
Interesting as an artifact: the book was written in 3 days, and published in 7. Tevelow includes some of his journal entries about writing the book as illustrations of 'hustling.' Light on content, and extremely light on original content. Also the book is copyright-free, so is free to share, reproduce, and adapt.
But what I really appreciated in this book was it gave me an entire re-evaluation of the American "Hustle" phenomenon.
What I have failed to understand is why anyone was proud about hustling. Because I understood the word to mean "to earn one's living by illicit or unethical means," to "pressure or coerce (a person) to buy or do something," and "to push or force one's way; jostle or shove." Hustling meant talking yourself up, over-promising and under-delivering. And the secondary meaning of soliciting clients for prostitution left me perplexed about the whole #girlboss appropriation of 'hustle.'
I couldn't work out why the hell people so proudly said they hustled.
So now I get it. Hustle - in this context - means there is magic in output. It means working on side jobs, and doing projects that bring in cash while you continue to chip away at your meaningful work. It means Ready, Fire, Aim. It means continuing to put one foot in front of the other against the Resistance. It means stop bogging yourself down in planning: taking action leads to amazing things.
This, I get.
You ever had that project you were involved in where your days were 100% packed, and you felt you were achieving things, and you were filled with incredible energy and motivation? Yeah, so that's the energy of hustling.
Momentum leads to life-changing results.
Tevelow's particular take on this isn't life-changing if you have read anything in the self-improvement field at all, like The War of Art or Turning Pro, but his takeaways are still sound:
Embrace fear
Release perfection
Allow yourself to fail
Welcome the obstacles
Forget results
Give yourself over to your passion, (but keep doing what you need to do to put food on the table!
Live out the rest of your days trying to do better
Dedicate yourself to your craft
Grind
Hone your skills
Make meaningful work (and do side jobs that pay the bills)
Test the market
Launch lean
Ship early and often
I finished the book thinking "Huh, Tevelow wrote that in a week? It's not very good. I bet I could do better than that." So that's what I'm doing this week. And I suspect that would delight him.
But what I really appreciated in this book was it gave me an entire re-evaluation of the American "Hustle" phenomenon.
What I have failed to understand is why anyone was proud about hustling. Because I understood the word to mean "to earn one's living by illicit or unethical means," to "pressure or coerce (a person) to buy or do something," and "to push or force one's way; jostle or shove." Hustling meant talking yourself up, over-promising and under-delivering. And the secondary meaning of soliciting clients for prostitution left me perplexed about the whole #girlboss appropriation of 'hustle.'
I couldn't work out why the hell people so proudly said they hustled.
So now I get it. Hustle - in this context - means there is magic in output. It means working on side jobs, and doing projects that bring in cash while you continue to chip away at your meaningful work. It means Ready, Fire, Aim. It means continuing to put one foot in front of the other against the Resistance. It means stop bogging yourself down in planning: taking action leads to amazing things.
This, I get.
You ever had that project you were involved in where your days were 100% packed, and you felt you were achieving things, and you were filled with incredible energy and motivation? Yeah, so that's the energy of hustling.
Momentum leads to life-changing results.
Tevelow's particular take on this isn't life-changing if you have read anything in the self-improvement field at all, like The War of Art or Turning Pro, but his takeaways are still sound:
Embrace fear
Release perfection
Allow yourself to fail
Welcome the obstacles
Forget results
Give yourself over to your passion, (but keep doing what you need to do to put food on the table!
Live out the rest of your days trying to do better
Dedicate yourself to your craft
Grind
Hone your skills
Make meaningful work (and do side jobs that pay the bills)
Test the market
Launch lean
Ship early and often
I finished the book thinking "Huh, Tevelow wrote that in a week? It's not very good. I bet I could do better than that." So that's what I'm doing this week. And I suspect that would delight him.
March 1, 2019
Writing a book or a story in a few days is not a strange thing to me. But writing, producing and publishing it in just 7 days, that borders with something unbelievable, crazy. It’s done, though! How? By breaking the rules, keeping your head down, making something happen, grinding, getting creative, putting blinders on, trying again and again and again, ignoring naysayers, finding the joy in fear, doing the unthinkable, constant motion. In one word: hustling.
Read this book to get inspired to move constantly and never stop on your way to desired success.
Read this book to get inspired to move constantly and never stop on your way to desired success.
March 7, 2017
This book is mostly self-centered vapor: We get that you wrote it in seven days. You hustle a lot. You are a hustler. You ever keep up the hustle. Your favorite bloggers are a bunch of hustlers. You recommend mainstream personalities like Ben Horowitz and Elon Musk (who are, of course, great hustlers). You work out in the morning and the hustle some. Duly noting it in your "Hustler's diary."
Maybe this book is great for giving you that kick if you are bored at work and can't get yourself to doing your side project, or feel you don't make a difference. It does offer pep-talk, and maybe that's where the above-4 rating comes from - but it doesn't offer more than that.
Maybe this book is great for giving you that kick if you are bored at work and can't get yourself to doing your side project, or feel you don't make a difference. It does offer pep-talk, and maybe that's where the above-4 rating comes from - but it doesn't offer more than that.
December 31, 2016
Decent book... some words of inspiration... but summary is in the title... keep moving... no matter the hurdles... keep moving... book was written in 3 days and was published in a week...and it shows....
February 14, 2016
What you need to do, in plain english !
You know you need to hustle. You don't know how. This book teaches you the why and how part.
4 stars for almost there content. 4 stars is the highest rating any hustler knows he would get, because perfection is the enemy of completion.
Rest is your journey.
You know you need to hustle. You don't know how. This book teaches you the why and how part.
4 stars for almost there content. 4 stars is the highest rating any hustler knows he would get, because perfection is the enemy of completion.
Rest is your journey.
May 31, 2016
I read this book in January 2016 (5 full months ago), and I still think back to it a lot. It was impactful, thought-provoking, and most importantly: action-provoking!
The whole point of Hustle is that you have to constantly be doing something if you want to be successful. You can't just work, you have to keep working and be constantly working. You have to be moving. Always. If you stand still, if you do nothing, if you procrastinate or let yourself be paralyzed by fear, it will be harder and harder to actually start working on your projects and goals. Movement begets more movement. Movement turns into momentum. And momentum is what gives you confidence. Momentum is what helps you get stuff done.
Tevelow suggests making projects, tasks, or content shorter and simpler in order to make it more useful. It's an extension to the old "less is more" wisdom. He says, "Planning is easier and more accurate when there is less to plan. Thinking and solving problems is easier when you're thinking less."
Another tip he gives to help you be productive is to surround yourself with people who support and keep your distance from people who don't. If you've got a bunch of outspoken naysayers pointing out all the flaws of your project (or of you yourself), it's going to be really hard to keep up momentum.
One thing Tevelow said that has really stuck with me all the months (and will likely stick with me for a long time to come) is, "You don't connect and then create. You create and then connect. When you do impressive things on your own, other impressive people will want to connect with you."
All in all, I loved this book. If you're interested in productivity, entrepreneurship, or creating valuable things, go pick up a copy of this book! It was a quick yet powerful read.
The whole point of Hustle is that you have to constantly be doing something if you want to be successful. You can't just work, you have to keep working and be constantly working. You have to be moving. Always. If you stand still, if you do nothing, if you procrastinate or let yourself be paralyzed by fear, it will be harder and harder to actually start working on your projects and goals. Movement begets more movement. Movement turns into momentum. And momentum is what gives you confidence. Momentum is what helps you get stuff done.
Tevelow suggests making projects, tasks, or content shorter and simpler in order to make it more useful. It's an extension to the old "less is more" wisdom. He says, "Planning is easier and more accurate when there is less to plan. Thinking and solving problems is easier when you're thinking less."
Another tip he gives to help you be productive is to surround yourself with people who support and keep your distance from people who don't. If you've got a bunch of outspoken naysayers pointing out all the flaws of your project (or of you yourself), it's going to be really hard to keep up momentum.
One thing Tevelow said that has really stuck with me all the months (and will likely stick with me for a long time to come) is, "You don't connect and then create. You create and then connect. When you do impressive things on your own, other impressive people will want to connect with you."
All in all, I loved this book. If you're interested in productivity, entrepreneurship, or creating valuable things, go pick up a copy of this book! It was a quick yet powerful read.
January 30, 2017
Amazing book - grounding thoughts!!!
Didn't even think about writing a book in less than a year, maybe two. He blew me away with his hypersonic speed! He changed the game! Certainly made me stop and think.
Didn't even think about writing a book in less than a year, maybe two. He blew me away with his hypersonic speed! He changed the game! Certainly made me stop and think.
February 26, 2018
Nothing negative to say
Pushes me to go back to my origin of grinding to achieve the small wins of daily life. Reminds you that it’s these small wins that motivates you to grind harder for the bigger wins. It was a refresher for sure.
Pushes me to go back to my origin of grinding to achieve the small wins of daily life. Reminds you that it’s these small wins that motivates you to grind harder for the bigger wins. It was a refresher for sure.
February 2, 2017
At times this book offers contradicting advice. I'm a big advocate of the principles Tony Robbins and Jim Rohm and Brian Tracy lay out - which he seems to scowl at in favor of plunging into a project. At times this is exactly the right advice. For others who do manage a fairly dependable output in whatever their work is, the idea of not planning or goal setting would be like throwing away a map halfway through a trip into a foreign land.
Otherwise, this books offers a very motivational kick in the arse at momentum - the best asset of this book, is Jesse showing how much a person can work in balance while having a huge output, and that each and every time you sow, you reap.
Otherwise, this books offers a very motivational kick in the arse at momentum - the best asset of this book, is Jesse showing how much a person can work in balance while having a huge output, and that each and every time you sow, you reap.
February 20, 2017
Quick short read that acts as a great display of hustle
Not much unique material in this book, but it was a fun read. I liked seeing the author's process of how he applies hustle into writing a book in a week. This book will certainly be in the back of my mind everytime I think about hustling.
Not much unique material in this book, but it was a fun read. I liked seeing the author's process of how he applies hustle into writing a book in a week. This book will certainly be in the back of my mind everytime I think about hustling.
October 6, 2017
This book can be condensed in a blog article with some few tips on how to be more productive. I had to go back to Amazon to check the Kindle price of this one, and was much relieved when it was only $0.99.
- The good parts: the quotes. I find his writing a bit motivational too; saved a few good quotes here and there.
- The bad: The author himself said that this book was a hustle project for him, written in less than 3 days. So what should you expect? A long and rambling recount of how the guy wrote this book most of the time. Lack of structure is a serious problem here, making me feel like he just keeps going on and on and on about hustle hustle. Of course, you will find some good piece here and there..
But for a book written in less than 3 days, you shouldn't expect more than a drawn out blog post.
- The good parts: the quotes. I find his writing a bit motivational too; saved a few good quotes here and there.
- The bad: The author himself said that this book was a hustle project for him, written in less than 3 days. So what should you expect? A long and rambling recount of how the guy wrote this book most of the time. Lack of structure is a serious problem here, making me feel like he just keeps going on and on and on about hustle hustle. Of course, you will find some good piece here and there..
But for a book written in less than 3 days, you shouldn't expect more than a drawn out blog post.
May 17, 2017
Quick, fast paced, informative and inspiring!
I seldom leave reviews but this is one of those few exceptions when I just have to.
I truly never before believed that you could write a a book in just seven days. This proved me wrong. And it proved to me and every other hustler that it is possible. Being an aspiring writer myself this gave me exactly what I needed: Mental momentum. Reading this book got my mind revving, and it's on fire with ideas and inspiration, and it simply won't stop.
The book is well written, and it's shortness is only beneficial. You don't want to spend another 300 pages reading about getting into action. You want to get into the action! And this book leaves you right there - at the starting lines. And you just want to run. As fast as humanly possible.
It's very easy to read, and it's message is crystal clear. Even if you don't plan to write a book... if you want to achieve something... anything... then this book is for you. Get it. The time spent is well invested. The first thing I did after I finished it was to recommend it to my best friend. And I will keep recommending it to everyone and anyone with even an ounce of ambition. They need it. I needed it. And I believe that you do to.
Buy it. Read it.
Stay focused, and keep the hustle strong.
I seldom leave reviews but this is one of those few exceptions when I just have to.
I truly never before believed that you could write a a book in just seven days. This proved me wrong. And it proved to me and every other hustler that it is possible. Being an aspiring writer myself this gave me exactly what I needed: Mental momentum. Reading this book got my mind revving, and it's on fire with ideas and inspiration, and it simply won't stop.
The book is well written, and it's shortness is only beneficial. You don't want to spend another 300 pages reading about getting into action. You want to get into the action! And this book leaves you right there - at the starting lines. And you just want to run. As fast as humanly possible.
It's very easy to read, and it's message is crystal clear. Even if you don't plan to write a book... if you want to achieve something... anything... then this book is for you. Get it. The time spent is well invested. The first thing I did after I finished it was to recommend it to my best friend. And I will keep recommending it to everyone and anyone with even an ounce of ambition. They need it. I needed it. And I believe that you do to.
Buy it. Read it.
Stay focused, and keep the hustle strong.
July 25, 2018
Ok book
I just finished this book and I still don’t have idea about what exactly we wants to share.
The main idea is “do whatever you have to do NOW”, cool! I like that, but I read the same idea in few other books, making this book not original at all.
This book contains a lot of info, also about how to write a book. Sometimes seems a little bit random talking about 1000 different things, seems like is not well structured.
The thing I hate. He is talking about what workout he is doing, what he is eating and so on, well, I don’t really care about that, don’t fill up space because you want to try to write a book in short time. From my point of view you are devaluating this book.
For 0,99£ is ok, more expensive is a waste of money.
General thought.
Worth to read if you have free time to read.
If you want to use better your time, there is other better books.
Either way, I like the book.
R
I just finished this book and I still don’t have idea about what exactly we wants to share.
The main idea is “do whatever you have to do NOW”, cool! I like that, but I read the same idea in few other books, making this book not original at all.
This book contains a lot of info, also about how to write a book. Sometimes seems a little bit random talking about 1000 different things, seems like is not well structured.
The thing I hate. He is talking about what workout he is doing, what he is eating and so on, well, I don’t really care about that, don’t fill up space because you want to try to write a book in short time. From my point of view you are devaluating this book.
For 0,99£ is ok, more expensive is a waste of money.
General thought.
Worth to read if you have free time to read.
If you want to use better your time, there is other better books.
Either way, I like the book.
R
May 16, 2017
For a "7 day experiment," this is an extremely well written and well thought out call to action
This one was first introduction to Jesse and his "hustle" mindset. When I read this was an experiment in a 7 day start to finish project, I became a little leary, but also intrigued. Admittedly, I was extremely surprised by how well his thoughts and strategies were organized, the very enjoyable "voice" of the book, the highly useful tools he suggests, and above all.. motivated to not just hustle as I've always done, but direct my hustle into action. It's obvious this isn't a first timers attempt at throwing a quick book together and Jesse has a deep toolkit to draw from, but it is a great addition to my own personal toolkit, and I'm already looking forward to reading his other books based on how good this one was. Get your hustle on!
This one was first introduction to Jesse and his "hustle" mindset. When I read this was an experiment in a 7 day start to finish project, I became a little leary, but also intrigued. Admittedly, I was extremely surprised by how well his thoughts and strategies were organized, the very enjoyable "voice" of the book, the highly useful tools he suggests, and above all.. motivated to not just hustle as I've always done, but direct my hustle into action. It's obvious this isn't a first timers attempt at throwing a quick book together and Jesse has a deep toolkit to draw from, but it is a great addition to my own personal toolkit, and I'm already looking forward to reading his other books based on how good this one was. Get your hustle on!
February 4, 2018
Quick read that allowed me to remember that I can accomplish a lot more in each day, month, quarter and year. Inspiration and solid ideas to get you moving again. Don’t let the word hustle keep you from gaining the knowledge contained inside. The author has succinctly broken down just what it takes to live a different life away from the normal drudgery we all want to escape. It all makes perfect sense.
In fact, I have successfully implemented his strategies at different times of my life only to find myself slipping back into the wrong kind of thinking that we have been taught is ‘right’. Trust me, you will find much value in this selection and be inspired to do something different with your own life right away. Hustle is the spice we forget to add to our favorite dish and a must for moving forward in our rapidly changing world.
In fact, I have successfully implemented his strategies at different times of my life only to find myself slipping back into the wrong kind of thinking that we have been taught is ‘right’. Trust me, you will find much value in this selection and be inspired to do something different with your own life right away. Hustle is the spice we forget to add to our favorite dish and a must for moving forward in our rapidly changing world.
May 21, 2017
A Quick Punch of Insight and Energy
This is a surprisingly well written book, for one done in a hurry. It has some classic insights from other authors,l and a few new-to-me ideas.
I don't agree 100% with him; for example, he says planning has no value because life changes in unexpected ways. I think you should just plan in such a way that gives room for changes (e.g. specific for 90 days and loose after that).
But he also shares some big ideas. For example, he says that we no longer connect with influential gatekeepers and then create good stuff. It's reverse. Your good creations are what facilitate you connecting with influential gatekeepers.
Great read for anyone trying to accomplish something significant with their life.
This is a surprisingly well written book, for one done in a hurry. It has some classic insights from other authors,l and a few new-to-me ideas.
I don't agree 100% with him; for example, he says planning has no value because life changes in unexpected ways. I think you should just plan in such a way that gives room for changes (e.g. specific for 90 days and loose after that).
But he also shares some big ideas. For example, he says that we no longer connect with influential gatekeepers and then create good stuff. It's reverse. Your good creations are what facilitate you connecting with influential gatekeepers.
Great read for anyone trying to accomplish something significant with their life.
April 6, 2019
Hustler
I am a hustler from long time ago; but, I never had a chance to organize myself as Jessy did and I never had the courage to do what I am dreaming of. After reading this amazing book and the algorithm before it I am sure that my time has come to hustle and act. Again, thank you for putting this great work handy for me and for the world. You inspired me and I am sure you did that for others and for the future readers.
I am a hustler from long time ago; but, I never had a chance to organize myself as Jessy did and I never had the courage to do what I am dreaming of. After reading this amazing book and the algorithm before it I am sure that my time has come to hustle and act. Again, thank you for putting this great work handy for me and for the world. You inspired me and I am sure you did that for others and for the future readers.
January 14, 2019
I thought the premise of the book was good. Sometimes I get a little too bogged down in research and planning, and this book emphasized the power of getting up/getting moving. The author kept touting how he wrote the book in a couple days, and there were points where you could tell. Overall, though, I liked the book and it was worth the purchase price.
February 27, 2018
Hustle by Tevelow. I received a free copy of this book and volunteered to review it.
I'm rather ambivalent about your story as it doesn't apply to me. I'll admit you have given lots of advice which really applies to beginners.
I have your other 2 books to check out and no promises as to whether I finish them.
I'm rather ambivalent about your story as it doesn't apply to me. I'll admit you have given lots of advice which really applies to beginners.
I have your other 2 books to check out and no promises as to whether I finish them.
May 9, 2018
Couldn't Stop Reading!
The pacing of this book is incredible, it's like bite sized rockets, golden nuggets and frosted flakes. I am in eternal awe of your hustle, Jesse Tevelow, I'm glad you did this! I feel so infused with latent hustle, I have to do something right now to answer the call! 10,000 stars, all the stars and I look forward to reading Authorpreneur
The pacing of this book is incredible, it's like bite sized rockets, golden nuggets and frosted flakes. I am in eternal awe of your hustle, Jesse Tevelow, I'm glad you did this! I feel so infused with latent hustle, I have to do something right now to answer the call! 10,000 stars, all the stars and I look forward to reading Authorpreneur
June 11, 2017
This was a GOOD book. The author states that he wrote it quickly. It shows. I wondered if his main purpose in writing this book was just to prove that a book could be written quickly and still end up as a success. No deep insight. Just motivational cheerleading stuff. Good, not great.
December 1, 2017
Excellent!
Jesse Tevelow’s “Hustle” is an inspiring challenge for readers to become effective, productive “hustlers” in life, rather than passive fence-sitters. Definitely recommend you pick up a copy.
Jesse Tevelow’s “Hustle” is an inspiring challenge for readers to become effective, productive “hustlers” in life, rather than passive fence-sitters. Definitely recommend you pick up a copy.
March 4, 2018
A nice read
A short crisp self motivational book.. well it picked on lot of topics which I read in the other books... all I can say it's a nice collation of others work... either you can read this one book or read several others from where the ideas have been picked
A short crisp self motivational book.. well it picked on lot of topics which I read in the other books... all I can say it's a nice collation of others work... either you can read this one book or read several others from where the ideas have been picked
September 4, 2018
Really poor. He keeps hustling while writing the book, and he repeats it over and over. Worst book I’ve read in 2018. Such a nice and interesting beginning and you can realize how he falls short of ideas around pages 30-40.
January 27, 2019
Great book!
I’m not even sure how I ended up with this book on my kindle but I’m glad I did. Lots of good knowledge and details and a pretty quick read. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to dive into working for themselves and leaving the world a better place.
I’m not even sure how I ended up with this book on my kindle but I’m glad I did. Lots of good knowledge and details and a pretty quick read. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to dive into working for themselves and leaving the world a better place.
March 4, 2020
Motivational
Author combines recent trends with liberating concepts about writing. He’s very encouraging and presents a wealth of resources. This book is great for the person who dreams and needs to keep doing the hard work.
Author combines recent trends with liberating concepts about writing. He’s very encouraging and presents a wealth of resources. This book is great for the person who dreams and needs to keep doing the hard work.
April 19, 2020
Inspired!
Tevelow once again creates an effortless read full of actionable recommendations. Really an inspiration to see how quickly he was able to conceptualize, create and release this solid piece. Well done!
Tevelow once again creates an effortless read full of actionable recommendations. Really an inspiration to see how quickly he was able to conceptualize, create and release this solid piece. Well done!
July 6, 2021
The key message of the book is extremely important - no matter what do you or who you are, you've gotta be hustling always. The books comes as a a bit dry and with loads of do-this do-that kind of advise which isn't my favorite, but that aside, it is a fast read.
June 3, 2017
A quick good read that has a very "hands-on" focus and helps the reader meet his or her goals through action.
October 7, 2017
Great easy read
This shows what can be done if you set your mind to do it. Written in a week, pretty amazing
This shows what can be done if you set your mind to do it. Written in a week, pretty amazing
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