Tuesday 30 July 2024

See The Light In You—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—The Father of “Soft Leadership” & International Leadership Guru


 

 “See the light in you. Your life is in your hands. Enjoy every moment by looking at the positive aspects. Build a new foundation with the bricks thrown at you. Turn your scars into stars. Life is great.” ―Professor M.S. Rao

Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ―Buddha


People talk within themselves throughout the waking time which is known as internal conversation, internal monologue, self-talk, inner speech, inner discourse, or internal discourse. It is quite natural and normal. However, some people argue in their heads which leads to internal conflict, anxiety, and depression. Most challenges in individuals arise due to the arguments within their minds. When people feed their minds with negative information they evolve as negative individuals whereas when people feed their minds with positive information they evolve as positive individuals.



Don’t Waste Your Precious Mental Time


If you are depressed you are living in the past if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present.” —Lao Tzu


When you argue in your head, you poison your mind and waste your precious time. It may have adverse effects on the people around you. People often think that wasting time is physical. It is mental as well. People waste more of their mental time and less physical time in their lives. When you think about negative people and unpleasant events from the past excessively you waste your precious time mentally. Research shows that people waste 30 percent of their time thinking about their unpleasant past that cannot be changed. So, learn to live in the present without thinking about your unpleasant past and worrying about the future. Feed your mind with positive thoughts and work constructively and creatively to achieve success.



Avoid Becoming A Chronic Overthinker


Thinking too much leads to paralysis by analysis. It's important to think things through, but many use thinking as a means of avoiding action.” ―Robert Herjavec, The Will To Win: Leading, Competing, Succeeding


Overcome the paralysis of analysis. Avoid thinking as follows: I wish I succeeded as an entrepreneur. I wish I was born into a healthy family. I wish I had a regular education. I wish I had education from eminent educational institutions. I wish I had a mentor or coach in my early life to become successful. Avoid irrational imaginative internal arguments. Be realistic and practical. Be positive and confident. See the light in you to lead your life with peace and happiness.



Avoid Imaginary Irrational Arguments In Your Head


Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” —Dalai Lama


Here are some tips to avoid arguing in your head. Don't take unhealthy criticism personally. Be thick-skinned. Avoid the individuals who enjoy arguing with others. Don't react to them. Ignore them. Act positively. Detach from negative individuals and attach to positive individuals. Have self-awareness. Understand the power of internal monologue and leverage it constructively. Write down the journal. For instance, whenever there is an issue or conflict in my mind, I write it down. It serves as a therapy. I get relief and a solution for it. Additionally, I unlock the power of my subconscious mind to find solutions for problems and resolve conflicts effectively.



Rehearsing Arguments Is A Double-Edged Sword


Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” —Saint Francis de Sales


Research shows that rehearsing arguments in your mind ends up causing more harm than good leading to mental illness and damaging your body. It adversely affects your mind and body. However, litigation lawyers often rehearse a lot mentally before they actually argue in the courts. Before writing an article or research paper, I play out the whole scenario. Before uploading a video on my YouTube channel, I play out the whole scenario. Before I attend an interview podcast or webinar as a guest, I play out the whole scenario. It helps me contribute my best as I anticipate probable questions and rehearse my answers. So, playing out the whole scenario is a double-edged sword. It all depends on how you use your mind and subconscious mind.



Master Your Mind To Lead Your Life Mindfully


A mind at peace does not engender wars.” ―Sophocles


Avoid war in your head. Remember that the internal enemy is more dangerous than the external enemy. So, avoid your internal arguments to check your internal enemy. Calm down your irrational argumentative mind to lead your life mindfully and meaningfully. Your mind is a masterpiece. You can use it either for constructive or destructive activities. It is under your control. Don’t make a mess of it. Use it constructively to build a better world. To summarize, use the power of the subconscious mind positively to stop arguing in your head to excel as a positive individual and perceive others positively. You can talk great things with others and inspire them. Remember, you are what you feed your mind. So feed your mind positively to excel as a healthy individual. To conclude, avoid imaginary irrational arguments in your head to lead your life mindfully and meaningfully.


Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson


References

https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132

https://youtu.be/gN7Odm7qOWY

https://youtu.be/A2uAu_rlJJw



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Note: I had COVID. I had a brain hemorrhage. I was in bed for five months. My right hand is paralyzed. I am recovering. Thanks for understanding and empathy. https://youtu.be/BFJrSRLHPUk


Life is great!


Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.

Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

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Tuesday 23 July 2024

Work for a Cause, not Applause—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—The Father of “Soft Leadership” & International Leadership Guru


 

 “I think that teachers have the hardest job in the world, and they are the most unsung heroes so much of the time.” —Emma Walton Hamilton


Most people on the planet Earth die as unsung heroes and heroines. Only a few people are recognized for their contributions. Although most people work hard with passion and wait with patience to achieve recognition and success they fail miserably during their lifetime. And the world respects successful people, not unsuccessful people. In this regard, we will discuss the causes of unsung people and offer tools to die as sung heroes and heroines.



Causes for Lack of Recognition


In our world of big names, curiously, our true heroes tend to be anonymous. In this life of illusion and quasi-illusion, the person of solid virtues who can be admired for something more substantial than his well-knownness often proves to be the unsung hero: the teacher, the nurse, the mother, the honest cop, the hard worker at lonely, underpaid, unglamorous, unpublicized jobs.” —Daniel J. Boorstin


Here are some reasons for the lack of recognition for some people despite working hard. They led a simple and humble life. They remained quiet and were too shy to promote and brand themselves. They failed to hog the limelight. They failed to network and make a noise. They lacked tact and diplomacy. They acquired hard skills, not soft skills. They could not manage politics. Usain Bolt rightly remarked, "Competition is the easy part. Behind-the-scene is where all the work is done." They might be on the wrong side when opportunities are thrown at them. They were not prepared to seize opportunities. They worked for their causes, not applauses. They were givers, not takers. Above all, their preparations did not meet the opportunities.



Tips to Achieve Success in Your Lifetime


Everyone dies. Not everyone really lives.” —William Sachs Wallace


Observe the following tools and tactics to achieve success and fame during your lifetime. Learn when to hold and when to fold. Be adaptable. Be flexible and adaptable. Take risks. Remember, not to take a risk is also a risk. Emphasize more on smart work and less on hard work. Improve your quality of connections and friends. Reinvent with changing times and technologies to remain competent and relevant. Never be scared of failures. Treat failures as lessons and move on with valuable takeaways. Never stop dreaming big because of failures. Take feedback regularly to identify what did not work to adopt new tools and techniques. Hire mentors and coaches to acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities and ensure that your career ladder is leaning on the right side of the wall.



Conclusion


"The womb from which you emerge determines your fate to an enormous degree for most of the seven billion people in the world." —Warren Buffett


Be happy that you have contributed your best. Be happy that you have made a difference. Be happy that some of your friends have earned fame and enjoyed all the facilities. Inculcate the attitude of gratitude. Remember, if everyone achieved success and fame these words would have lost relevance forever. To conclude, contribute your best irrespective of the outcome to avoid regrets on your deathbed.


"I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and saw that service is a joy." —Khalil Gibran


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Note: I had COVID. I had a brain hemorrhage. I was in bed for five months. My right hand is paralyzed. I am recovering. Thanks for understanding and empathy. https://youtu.be/BFJrSRLHPUk


Life is great!


Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.

Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/M.-S.-Rao/e/B00MB63BKM

Vision 2030: https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com

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Monday 22 July 2024

Write the Story of Your Life—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—The Father of “Soft Leadership” & International Leadership Guru


 

If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading or do things worth the writing.” —Benjamin Franklin


Most people don’t live their lives fully because they don’t have the vision and clarity about their goals. Successful people have a vision and realistic goals and work hard to accomplish them. They are the rarest people who have a vision and work hard on their passions to excel as international legends and leave everlasting legacies. When you want to lead your life with purpose and meaning and to be remembered beyond your lifetime, you must write your own case study to create your destiny. In this regard, we will discuss writing your own case study to leave your leadership legacy to the next generations.


Destiny is different from fate because you can create your destiny while fate is about the events that happen that are beyond your control.



How Do I Want to Be Remembered?


The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you understand why.” —Mark Twain


I want to be remembered by the world as a beautiful lotus that rose from the dirt of toxic family background. I want to be remembered by the world that I lived my life with diversified experiences including military, business, teaching, training, research, and consultancy. I want to be remembered for making courageous decisions despite foreseeing the consequences and innumerable challenges in life. I want to be remembered by future generations as I made the impossible possible despite a lack of regular education from eminent educational institutions. I want to be remembered by the world for sharing my knowledge freely with the world despite financial constraints and challenges in my life. I want to be remembered by the world for inspiring students by improving their attitude grooming them as global leaders, and making a difference in the lives of others with my service, simplicity, humility, and integrity.



Write Your Own Case Study


To become an academic expert takes years of studying. Academic experts are experts in how and what others have done. They use case studies and observation to understand a subject.” —Simon Sinek


The management educators teach the management graduates through case studies to enable the latter to get into their shoes and explore solutions for pressing problems. The management graduates read and write case studies to excel as successful professionals. Dave Ulrich advises, “If you are to remain the “leaders and best,” your next decade is less about what choices you have and more about the commitments you make by responding to three questions: 1. What do I want? 2. Who do I help? 3. How do I build?” He offers answers to these questions as follows: 1. Know yourself, 2. Give yourself, and 3. Leverage yourself. He revealed, “Sometimes brilliant leaders lack interpersonal savvy. They are lollipop leaders who have a great brain, but no heart. They have not recognized that learning to work with others is a foundation for both personal happiness and professional success. They need to use their strengths to strengthen others.



Create Your Own Destiny


Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” —Brene Brown


We have no control over everything that happens in our lives. But we can make things happen with passion, vision, mission, and execution. So, don’t settle for less. You deserve more than you desire. Dream big. Work hard and smart to accomplish your goals. Remember that you have only one life. Therefore, live your life fully.


Don’t give your pen to others to write your case study. Hold the pen in your hands and write your own case study to inspire others. To conclude, write your own case study instead of writing others’ case studies. Create your own destiny instead of others’ creating your destiny to leave your leadership legacy.


You are the creator of your destiny.” —Swami Vivekanand


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Note: I had COVID. I had a brain hemorrhage. I was in bed for five months. My right hand is paralyzed. I am recovering. Thanks for understanding and empathy. https://youtu.be/BFJrSRLHPUk


Life is great!


Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.

Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/M.-S.-Rao/e/B00MB63BKM

Vision 2030: https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com

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Saturday 20 July 2024

More Problems Mean More Opportunities—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—The Father of “Soft Leadership” & International Leadership Guru



"God offers everything on a platter to the fools and throws challenges to the intelligent because fools cannot encounter challenges while intelligent can overcome them successfully." ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership


People are often scared of problems and stay away from them. But the truth is that problems unlock their hidden potential and throw innumerable opportunities to grow in life. In this blog post, I will discuss exploring opportunities from problems.


When we look at entrepreneurs and leaders they don’t complain about problems. They see problems as opportunities and think exponentially to create new products and services. They have a unique mindset toward problem-solving.


Currently, COVID-19 was a problem. But it offered humans to think about climate change, communities, and global societies. It made humans simple and humble with an emphasis on hope. Once the infectious disease was a problem. Thanks to Sir Alexander Fleming who invented penicillin and ended it. So, problems bring out the best.


If you perceive problems as problems, they cause you stress and strain. In contrast, if you perceive problems as prospects, they offer you energy and enthusiasm to achieve success. I brooded a lot whenever I had problems in my childhood. After I joined the Indian Air Force when I was 18 years old, I began to view them positively. I identified the root causes and overcame them effectively. After I became a professor in educational institutions, I began to write case studies, explained to students, and improved their problem-solving skills. Additionally, I shared the knowledge freely on my blogs. After I became an author, I began to inspire my readers with positive psychology. Thanks to the change in my perception and improvement in my attitude, personality, and behavior from diversified backgrounds. Currently, I view problems as prospects.


Don't keep your problems pending. Solve them by exploring different solutions. Apply each solution to reach your desired outcomes. If you don't solve the problem, it leads to anxiety and you end up with regrets in your life.



Leave Your Mark


Your ability to solve problems and make good decisions is the true measure of your skill as a leader.” —Brian Tracy


Drew Houston, the co-founder of Dropbox once remarked, “The happiest and most successful people I know don’t just love what they do, they’re obsessed with solving an important problem, something that matters to them. They remind me of a dog chasing a tennis ball: their eyes go a little crazy, the leash snaps and they go bounding off, plowing through whatever gets in the way.” Life is all about packaging and presenting in a positive way to inspire others. Some people rose from the mud like the lotus. Let us look at the lotus, not the mud. Similarly, let us look at the opportunities, not the problems.


Train your brain to view problems as prospects and work smart to achieve your success. Be ahead of time and technologies. Identify the problems that you can solve in the future and offer innovative solutions to stand out from others. Here are some areas where you can explore to leave your impact—cybersecurity, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence to name a few. If you want to leave your mark, identify the challenges of the future, take one challenge you are passionate about, and invent innovative and simple solutions to solve it.


Every problem is a gift. Without them we wouldn’t grow” —Tony Robbins


Reference

https://www.amazon.in/COVID-19-Humanity-M-S-Rao/dp/9387799492


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Note: I had COVID. I had a brain hemorrhage. I was in bed for five months. My right hand is paralyzed. I am recovering. Thanks for understanding and empathy. https://youtu.be/BFJrSRLHPUk


Life is great!


Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.

Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/M.-S.-Rao/e/B00MB63BKM

Vision 2030: https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professormsrao

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This is a nonprofit blog to share Professor M.S. Rao’s passion and vision to build one million students as global leaders by 2030. Please don't cut articles from my blog and redistribute by email or post to the web. The use of this material is free provided the copyright is acknowledged and reference or link is made to the Blog http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com. This material may not be sold, or published in any form, or used in the provision of business services to a third party without permission.

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Sunday 14 July 2024

21 Steps to Write and Publish Your Book—Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.—The Father of “Soft Leadership” & International Leadership Guru


 

 “Writing a book is an adventure, to begin with, it is a toy and an amusement, then it becomes a mistress, and then it becomes a master, and then a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster, and fling him out to the public.” ―Winston Churchill


Writing a book and becoming a published author is a significant achievement that involves several key steps. First, it's essential to write a manuscript that resonates with your target audience and fits within your chosen genre. Once the manuscript is complete, thorough editing is crucial to ensure clarity and coherence. After polishing the manuscript, authors can choose between traditional publishing or self-publishing.


Most celebrities want to write a book but they are scared of writing and publishing it. Writing a book is a challenge for beginners and experienced writers. In this regard, we will discuss and draw a blueprint to write your book and publish it successfully.


I have published 53 books within a decade. It requires passion, vision, discipline, dedication, execution, and excellence to write your book and become a bestseller globally. I read thousands of books during my lifetime. I was a book reviewer for several eminent international journals, including Emerald. It has helped me author my books successfully.


Additionally, I have a flair for writing. My diversified experience including Indian Air Force, entrepreneurship, teaching, training, research, and consultancy helped me author books in diversified areas including success, students, education, entrepreneurship, learning, leadership, training, executive education, executive coaching, diversity, and gender.



How to Write a Book and Become a Published Author


Have you always dreamed of becoming a published author and seeing your book on the shelves? Writing a book can be a daunting task, but with dedication and perseverance, you can turn your dream into a reality. It’s not as easy as we imagine. Somehow, these are the steps you need to take to become a best-selling author.


Step 1: Choose Your Genre and Topic: The first step in writing a book is deciding on the genre and topic you want to write about. Consider your interests and passions, as well as what you think will resonate with readers. Research popular genres and trends in the industry to help you make an informed decision.


Step 2: Create an Outline: Before you start writing, it’s essential to outline your book. This will help you organize your thoughts and ideas, as well as create a roadmap for the writing process. Outline the main plot points, characters, and themes of your book to guide you as you start writing.


Step 3: Start Writing: Now that you have your outline, it’s time to start writing. Set a writing schedule and commit to writing a certain number of words or pages each day. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can focus and let your creativity flow.


Step 4: Edit and Revise: Once you have completed your first draft, it’s time to edit and revise your work. Review your manuscript for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, as well as inconsistencies in plot and character development. Consider seeking feedback from beta readers or a professional editor to help you polish your book.


Step 5: Research Publishing Options: After you have finalized your manuscript, it’s time to research publishing options. You can choose to traditionally publish with a publishing house or self-publish your book. Each option has its pros and cons, so make sure to weigh them carefully before making a decision.


Step 6: Submit Your Manuscript: If you decide to pursue traditional publishing, research literary agents and publishers who accept submissions in your genre. Write a compelling query letter and submit your manuscript according to their guidelines. If you choose to self-publish, use research platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing or Ingram Spark to upload your book.


Step 7: Promote Your Book: Once your book is published, it’s essential to promote it to reach a wider audience. Utilize social media, book signings, and book reviews to generate buzz around your book. Consider reaching out to book bloggers and influencers for potential collaborations.


Becoming a published author is a rewarding journey that requires dedication, hard work, and a passion for writing. Follow these steps, stay committed to your craft, and never give up on your dream of seeing your book in print. Good luck on your writing journey!



Ensure Longer Lifespan for Your Book


Before writing a book, keep your audience in mind. Find out the longevity of the book. If you can write a book that has longevity, your prospects of becoming a bestselling author are promising. For instance, I authored a book on COVID-19 titled COVID-19: Human’s Search for Humanity. https://www.amazon.in/COVID-19-Humanity-M-S-Rao/dp/9387799492


Before writing this book, I was pretty sure that it would not last for a long time. So, I wrote the book and published it immediately, and the publisher also sold it in good quantity.


I wrote many books that have a long lifespan to enable the books to sell for a longer time and establish myself as an author. I deliberately wrote self-help books that have the longest lifespan to enable readers to read them beyond my lifetime.


For instance, Dale Carnegie’s book How to Win Friends and Influence People is a bestseller and is timeless. So is the case with The Art of War by Sun Tzu.


So, before you write your book, ensure that the book has longevity. The longer the lifespan, the better the sales and the higher the visibility of the book.



A Blueprint to Write and Publish Your Book


Here are some tips to write and publish your book.

  • Find out whether you are passionate about writing a book or it.

  • If you are passionate, be clear about the area you want to write about.

  • Research on that area to identify the gaps.

  • Check whether you can fill those gaps and pull them off successfully.

  • For instance, some writers start a book and leave it halfway as they find it challenging to proceed forward due to a lack of adequate interest and the availability of material for research. It happens to most writers. When I became an author in 2010, I started to write a book on charismatic leadership. But I could not complete it as I did not get adequate material for research.


Additionally, the topic did not create adequate curiosity in me. So, I stopped writing the book and included the written content in another relevant book titled Spot Your Leadership Style. https://www.amazon.com/Spot-Your-Leadership-Style-Build/dp/8182203724


After you decide to write your book, create an outline/skeleton with chapter titles and triggers. Take up each chapter, research, and write the chapter. Don’t attempt to write too many chapters at a time. Take one chapter, write it completely, and move on to the next chapter.


During the process of writing, more ideas flash through your mind to include new chapters in the book. Maintain a separate document for writing your ideas to take forward and include. Completely write all chapters.


Finally integrate all chapters chronologically to complete your book. Remember to be an author first and an editor next. Creating ideas and writing a chapter is more important than editing because editing can be done later. Edit all chapters and reshuffle your chapters to ensure that they are in the right sequence.


Edit and improve your book multiple times to get the best-finished product. Check the authenticity of the data you outlined. Create sample chapters from the book and approach eminent people in the area to write endorsements and a foreword.


After taking a break for a few days, edit and improve your book again. In this way, you improve the quality of your book. Remember, writing a book is easier said than done. It is a painful process with lots of distractions and disturbances. You must focus clearly on your goal of writing.



Identify an Ideal Publisher


Write a book proposal and approach the publishers who can publish your book. Don’t worry if your book proposal is rejected. Every author has several rejections, including J.K. Rowling. Remember that you are not an exception. Be an optimist and send your book proposal to several book publishers until you find the best and ideal publisher.


Edit the entire manuscript finally and submit the soft copy to the publisher. You may be asked to modify the manuscript. Follow their guidelines and suggestions strictly. You will be excited when your book sees the light of the day. You forget the entire painful process when you see your book in print. It is like a mother seeing her child for the first time with a smile.


Publish your book through various formats such as traditional publishing, partly traditional publishing, through an agent, or self-publishing. I have published all my books through the traditional method of publishing where I signed a contract with the publisher and published my books.



21 Steps to Write and Publish Your Book


Here is a series of steps to write and publish your book:

  1. Be passionate about writing your book.

  2. Write the book in your area of interest only.

  3. Identify the gaps.

  4. Check whether you can pull it off successfully.

  5. Fill the gaps through research.

  6. Create an outline/skeleton with tentative book chapters

  7. Create triggers for each chapter.

  8. Write each chapter by doing research.

  9. Complete all chapters.

  10. Be flexible and include fresh chapters and content.

  11. Edit all chapters.

  12. Complete the manuscript.

  13. Create sample chapters.

  14. Approach for endorsements and a foreword.

  15. Create a book proposal.

  16. Send the book proposal to the publishers.

  17. Sign the agreement with the publisher.

  18. Share the soft copy of your manuscript with the publisher.

  19. Update and edit your book as per the instructions of your publisher.

  20. See your book in print.

  21. Promote your book on social networks and market it effectively to increase visibility for your book to become a bestseller.


Don’t expect great returns from your book unless you have a strong brand and network to promote your book. The advantage of writing a book is that you build your credibility globally. If your book becomes a bestseller, you increase your visibility globally. Remember, making money from your book is a byproduct. If you want to tell your story to the readers and future generations you must write at least one book in your lifetime.



Final Thought


Writing books is a divine gift. However, you can acquire this gift with passion, practice, persistence, and patience. To summarize, be passionate, create a tentative blueprint of chapters, write each chapter, be flexible to modify your chapters and content, edit your book several times, approach the right publisher, publish your book, and market it aggressively.


References

https://www.amazon.com/Strategies-Improving-your-Business-Communication/dp/9350239434

https://www.amazon.com/Spot-Your-Leadership-Style-Build/dp/8182203724

https://www.amazon.in/COVID-19-Humanity-M-S-Rao/dp/9387799492


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