Ever felt like you're not living your true self?

In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Graham Cochrane – a seven-figure entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the mastermind behind the globally acclaimed Graham Cochrane Show. With over 14 years of online coaching experience and 700,000+ YouTube subscribers, Graham’s insights are a goldmine for anyone looking to create more money, margin, and meaning in their lives.

Graham shares profound insights from his new book "Rebel," exploring how dreams are like giant clues revealing our true values. He discusses how to resolve the inevitable conflicts that arise between our dreams and our relationships, emphasizing the importance of compromise and alignment.

We also explore how rebellion and true alignment can help you create more money, margin, and meaning in your life. Whether you're looking to resolve conflicts between your dreams and relationships or want to live intentionally aligned with your personal values, Graham's got the wisdom you need.

Ready to rebel and align with your true self? Tune in to this episode and let's make it happen together.

In this episode, we cover:

00:00 Introduction to Rebellion and Alignment
03:11 The Rebel Framework: Resolving to Dream Again
09:02 Navigating Dreams and Relationships: The Art of Compromise
29:08 Breaking Free: Embracing New Thoughts and Habits
33:48 Letting Go: Finding Peace in Outcome Independence
52:21 Happy Hustle Hacks [Health, Money, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality]
01:06:34 Rapid-fire questions

What does Happy Hustlin mean to you? 
Graham says it means living a fulfilled life because it's the one that I chose to live and I don't feel like I'm shooting all over myself as they say.

Connect with Graham
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https://www.youtube.com/grahamcochrane

Find Graham on his website: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/

Connect with Cary!
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured

Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance (https://www.thehappyhustlebook.com/)
Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course (http://www.thehappyhustle.com/Journey)
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Deleting social media should’ve tanked my income…, but instead it helped me skyrocket it.

And I’m not saying that to be dramatic, I’m saying it because I didn’t realize how much my phone was quietly stealing from me until I took my power back.

In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly why I deleted social media from my phone, what happened in my brain when I did it, and why it might be the single best “business move” you make all year — even if you’re a personal brand, entrepreneur, or someone who “needs” social media to grow.

Because here’s the truth: social media isn’t free. The cost is your attention. And attention is the most valuable currency in the world right now.

I realized I wasn’t using social media… social media was using me. I’d pick up my phone to text someone and somehow end up watching a dude build a cabin with zero tools for 18 minutes. And even when I told myself it was “research” or “business stuff,” I was mostly consuming instead of creating.

And the scary part? It wasn’t stealing my time. It was stealing my focus.

The typical user spends 2.5–3 hours a day on social media, which is 17+ hours a week. A part-time job… for free. And every time you get interrupted, it can take anywhere from 8 to 25 minutes to fully regain your focus. That’s not a small leak. That’s an attention hemorrhage.

So I made a decision: I deleted every social app off my phone.

Not “limited.” Not “time blocked.” Deleted.

And yes, I still have social media on desktop. My team still runs the content. But I stopped carrying the slot machine in my pocket. Because that’s what it is — Silicon Valley literally models this stuff after Vegas casinos. Novelty, dopamine, addiction, repeat.

The first phase was real: the phantom reach. That moment where your hand goes to your phone like a reflex. That “I should check something” feeling. That little hit of FOMO.

But then phase two kicked in: calm and presence returned. I felt less anxious. Less compare-and-despair. More patient. More connected with my family. More me.

And then phase three hit… and this is where it got wild: deep work came back. Creativity came back. Clarity came back. My brain stopped being a feed… and started being a weapon again.

I thought less scrolling would mean less growth.

But what actually happened was more creation, better content, cleaner energy, stronger execution, better sales calls, higher conversion… and more money.

In fact, within two weeks, we found over six figures in “found revenue” opportunities I’m confident would’ve been missed if I were still trapped in the scroll.

Here are the biggest takeaways I want you to steal from this episode:

1. Social media isn’t the enemy — mindless consumption is.
   Use it like a tool. Don’t let it become a cage.

2. Attention beats information.
   We don’t have an information problem. We have an attention problem.

3. Creation builds businesses. Scrolling kills momentum.
   Consumption feels like work, but creation is the real work.

4. You don’t need more discipline — you need better systems.
   Delete the apps. Set office hours. Use a desktop only. Let your team post and engage.

5. Your peace is a profit strategy.
   When you’re more present, more focused, and more grounded… you win in every area.

My challenge to you is simple: go phone-free for 7 days.

Delete the apps. Desktop only. One hour max. Track what happens to your mood, your sleep, your relationships, your creativity, and your output.

If you want the full breakdown, the mindset shift, the step-by-step process, and the results I’ve seen already, go listen to the full episode at caryjack.com/podcastin.

Less social media. More presence. More money. More life.

Most entrepreneurs are crushing it on paper… but quietly starving for connection behind the scenes.

And that’s exactly why I’m so fired up about today’s episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, because I’m sitting down with my brother Stefanos Sifandos for a real, raw, and deeply powerful conversation about relationships, masculinity, healing, and what it actually takes to feel “turned on” by your life again.

Stefanos is the kind of guy who doesn’t just talk about connection, he lives it. He’s a husband, a father, an international speaker, and a transformational coach who’s helped people heal trauma, redefine masculinity, and build deeper, more connected lives for over two decades. He’s also the author of a brand new book called Tuned In and Turned On: A Path to True Connection, Deep Healing, and Lasting Love, and trust me… It’s not just a book, it’s a blueprint.

In this episode, we go way beyond surface-level “relationship tips.” We talk about the stuff most people avoid… the triggers, the trauma patterns, the disconnection that sneaks in when you’re busy building a business and trying to be the provider… and the emotional armor that slowly kills intimacy if you don’t face it.

Stefanos breaks down how many of us aren’t actually struggling because we’re “bad at relationships”… we’re struggling because we’re operating from old wounds, unconscious protection strategies, and a nervous system that’s been stuck in survival mode for way too long.

And the reason this conversation matters so much right now is that the world is more connected digitally than ever… but emotionally? Spiritually? Intimately? We’re disconnected as hell.

This episode is an invitation to come back home to yourself and, from that place, build relationships that actually feel safe, alive, and deeply fulfilling.

If you’re an entrepreneur trying to build a business while also being a great partner, parent, and human… this episode is for you.

What does Happy Hustlin mean to you?
Stefanos says embracing the multi-layered aspects of being humans, right? That involves commerce and money and success and family and love and joy and tragedy and health and wellness and novelty and variety, like all the things, man. And really embracing that in a deeper way and submitting to that, like submitting to the you know, the fruits that God has given us, that our soulful expression has the opportunity to experience.

Find Stefanos on his website: https://stefanossifandos.com/
www.tunedinandturnedonbook.com

January doesn’t fail people, pressure does, and that’s exactly why most New Year’s resolutions crash and burn before February even hits. I’ve seen the stats, lived the cycle, and learned the lesson the hard way: January is not for domination, it’s for direction.

In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I’m breaking down how to build real momentum in the new year using a stupid-simple framework called C.A.L.M and why slow, aligned starts beat all-out sprints every single time.

Here’s the reality: nearly 80% of people quit their New Year’s resolutions by mid-February, and almost half are out by January 19th. That’s wild. Not because people are lazy, but because they confuse pressure with progress. January gets overhyped as a performance month when it should actually be about installing rhythms that can last all year. This episode is all about reframing January as a momentum month where you build habits, identity, and consistency that compound into massive results over time.

I walk you through why habits beat goals, why systems outperform willpower, and how focusing on rhythm instead of rigid routines can change everything. We dig into the C.A.L.M framework—Create rhythms, Align expectations with reality, Lower the bar to raise consistency, and Measure what matters and how you can apply it immediately to your health, business, relationships, and personal growth. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what actually sticks.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that pressure creates resistance, but rhythm creates results. When you lower the bar just enough to show up consistently, even at 70%, you build identity-based momentum. That momentum fuels confidence, clarity, and long-term discipline. We also talk about why tracking inputs instead of obsessing over outcomes is the real key to sustainable success, especially early in the year.

You’ll walk away with a practical 30-day operating system you can actually maintain, a new way to think about progress without burning out, and permission to stop comparing your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twelve. January doesn’t define your year; it programs it. And when you leave this month with momentum instead of exhaustion, everything else becomes easier.

If you want to start the year feeling grounded, focused, and energized without burning yourself into the ground, this episode is for you.

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Ever wondered how some businesses skyrocket to success while others seem to spin their wheels endlessly?

In our latest episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, we dive deep into the world of flywheels with Nathan Barry, the mastermind behind ConvertKit. With a SaaS empire generating over $40 million per year, Nathan spills the beans on how he keeps the wheels turning smoothly in his business and how you can do the same.

Nathan is not just your typical entrepreneur; he's a designer, writer, podcaster, father, husband, soon-to-be airplane pilot, and of course, a Happy Hustler.

Join us as we uncover the secrets behind Nathan's tangible tactical flywheels that can revolutionize the way you approach your business tasks. From creating momentum to leveraging specific strategies, Nathan breaks down the four laws of flywheels.

Discover how these principles can skyrocket your business growth and streamline your operations. Plus, learn about revenue and reach flywheels, the importance of focus, and posture in entrepreneurship, and actionable steps for creating a referral flywheel.

Tune in to the episode now and let Nathan guide you through the transformative power of flywheels.

In this episode, you will learn:

03:15 Understanding Flywheels
11:18 The Four Laws of Flywheels
25:49 Creating a Referral Flywheel
29:24 Conclusion and Action Steps
32:45 The Importance of Posture in Entrepreneurship
35:01 The Posture in Sales and Recruiting
37:20 Building a Successful SaaS Company
38:15 The Challenges of SaaS and the Skills Needed
43:08 The Long Game in Building a SaaS Company
46:07 Happy Hustle Hacks: Health, Money, and Spirituality
53:27 Rapid Fire Round

What does Happy Hustlin mean to you?
Nathan says I think it's just working on interesting problems with interesting people.

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Reflection is the cheat code most people skip, and it’s the very thing that turns a good year into a great life. Before charging into 2026 with more goals, more pressure, and more noise, I wanted to pause, look back, and extract the lessons that actually mattered. Because progress doesn’t come from moving faster, it comes from moving forward with clarity.

In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I’m breaking down 25 Terrific Takeaways from 2025, all through the lens of our S.O.U.L.M.A.P.P.I.N framework, the 10 alignments that help you systematically harmonize ambition and well-being. These aren’t fluffy ideas or motivational quotes. These are lived lessons. Wins, mistakes, reminders, and truths that shaped my year, and if applied intentionally, can help make 2026 your most aligned, energized, and fulfilling year yet.

We start with Selfless Service, because fulfillment doesn’t come from accumulation; it comes from contribution. The biggest reminder here? Service is the fastest path to meaning. Giving your time, not just your money, creates real presence, real connection, and real impact. If you want more joy, help more people. It’s that simple.

From there, we move into Optimized Health, because energy is the real currency of success. Hustling without health always ends in burnout. Your nervous system sets your income ceiling, recovery is a skill (not a reward), and if you don’t protect your energy, no amount of productivity hacks will save you. Health isn’t a side quest; it’s the foundation.

Next up is Digital Unplugging, where I get real about distraction, doom-scrolling, and how constant connection is quietly killing creativity. Attention is your most valuable asset, and what you focus on compounds. Creating boundaries with technology isn’t about restriction; it’s about freedom.

When it comes to Loving Relationships, the lesson is clear: success means nothing if you’re disconnected from the people you love. Presence beats presents. Dating your spouse matters. Boundaries are love in action. The moments you protect today become the memories that matter tomorrow.

In Mindful Spirituality, I share how alignment starts with something bigger than you. Success without purpose feels empty. Stillness creates clarity. Gratitude rewires the brain. Faith, however you define it, provides an anchor when life gets noisy.

We then dive into Abundant Financial, where money is reframed as a tool, not a scorecard. Profit creates peace. Lifestyle design beats lifestyle inflation. Generosity unlocks abundance. When money aligns with values, it becomes a vehicle for freedom rather than stress.

With Personal Development, the reminder is simple but powerful: who you become determines what you build. Identity precedes behavior. Consistency beats intensity. Reflection accelerates growth. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s persistent alignment.

Passionate Hobbies get their rightful place too, because joy isn’t a distraction, it’s fuel. Play makes you better at work. You need something in your life that has nothing to do with money. Fun isn’t optional; it’s strategic.

In Impactful Work, clarity creates cash, community is the new moat, and depth beats diversification. Focus compounds. Shiny objects dilute momentum. Doing meaningful work with people you care about is the real flex.

And finally, Nature Connection, the ultimate reset button. Time outdoors lowers stress, restores perspective, and reconnects you to what actually matters. Nature doesn’t rush, yet everything gets done.

The big takeaway? Alignment is the goal. When you align across these 10 areas, success becomes sustainable. More is the myth. Meaning is the shift. And if you build meaning into your days, 2026 won’t just look good on paper, it’ll feel damn good to live.

Let’s make this next year your most intentional, fulfilling, and aligned year yet.

Keep putting the happy in your hustle.

I walked away from a seven-figure deal—and it changed everything.

In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I’m resharing my interview on The InPowered Life Podcast with my friend Rudi Riekstins and it’s one of those conversations that cuts straight to the truth about success, fulfillment, and alignment.

We dive into the pivotal moment when I chose to walk away from a seven-figure tech opportunity after realizing that external achievement without internal alignment leads to burnout and emptiness. On paper, everything looked like a win—but internally, something felt off. That decision became a major turning point in my life and ultimately led me down the path that shaped the Happy Hustle philosophy.

In this conversation, I share how living abroad in Thailand, stepping away from the grind, and reconnecting with purpose, service, and community helped me redefine what success actually means. We also unpack my S.O.U.L.M.A.P.P.I.N framework—a practical tool designed to assess alignment across the most important areas of life, including health, relationships, service, and meaningful work. This framework has helped thousands of people identify blind spots, create intentional habits, and build lives that feel successful from the inside out.

Rudi and I also explore why gratitude is a powerful antidote to the endless pursuit of “more,” how selfless service creates deeper fulfillment, and why community and masterminds are essential for sustainable personal growth. This episode is especially for anyone who feels burned out, boxed in by traditional definitions of success, or quietly wondering, Is this really it?

If you’ve been questioning the old definition of success or feel called to build a life that actually feels good—not just looks good—this episode is a must-listen.

Listen to the full episode here: caryjack.com/podcastin

Are you ready to stop whining and start winning?

In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, we’re diving deep into why whining is holding you back, and how optimism is the key to creating your dream reality. If you want to learn how to reframe your mindset, boost your chances of success, and hear my personal mantra for overcoming adversity, this episode is for you!

As an entrepreneur, you know the odds are stacked against you. So how do you keep pushing forward when it feels like the deck is always against you?

It starts with a mindset. Winners don’t dwell on problems—they focus on solutions. When you focus on problems, you manifest more of them. But when you focus on solutions, you open the door to possibilities. Instead of whining about what went wrong, winners ask, “What’s next?” Learn from the experience, sure, but move forward with optimism.

Focus on the solution, not the problem. Whether in business, relationships, or personal growth, focusing on how you can improve creates more opportunities for success.

Let’s be real: whining is just another form of excuse-making. “It’s too hard,” “I don’t have time,” “The market’s not right”—sound familiar? Winners know these are just fear-based thoughts holding you back. Instead of whining, winners take ownership and responsibility, like Jocko Willink’s philosophy of extreme ownership.

If you want to win, stop giving in to excuses and start owning your results. Winners don’t let anything stand in their way—least of all themselves.

So, how do you shift from a whiner to a winner? It’s all about daily habits. Here are three practical tips to get started:

Start your day with gratitude: Each morning, write down 5–10 things you're grateful for. This simple practice sets the tone for optimism.
Hydrate and energize: Get your body moving with something that gets your blood flowing, like a quick rebounder workout, and rehydrate with green juice or mineral water.
Reframe challenges into opportunities: When a problem arises, ask yourself, “How can I turn this into a positive?” instead of focusing on what went wrong.

By adopting these habits, you'll naturally start to see challenges as opportunities for growth. And remember, winners visualize their success before it happens.

Remember, optimism is a tool for resilience and long-term success. With the right mindset, you’ll not only bounce back from adversity faster, but you’ll stay in the game longer—and ultimately, you’ll win.

Connect with Cary!
https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/
https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJack
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/
https://twitter.com/thehappyhustle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured

Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book
Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/
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“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”

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There’s a moment every entrepreneur hits where working harder stops working and the answer isn’t more hustle, more ads, or more leads. It’s realizing that real growth comes from serving better, not shouting louder. That’s exactly where this conversation with Brett Fairall landed for me, and it’s why I couldn’t wait to share it with you.

In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Brett Fairall, the creator and visionary behind Warehouse Bob, an AI-powered commerce engine that helps brands convert more, communicate better, and scale without chaos. Brett is a world-class conversion strategist with over 15 years of experience in direct response marketing, CRO, copywriting, and AOV engineering. He’s worked behind the scenes with some of the biggest supplement, e-commerce, and coaching brands in the world. But beyond the credentials, Brett is a husband, father, man of faith, and someone deeply committed to helping founders build businesses that actually serve people.

This episode matters because it challenges one of the biggest lies in entrepreneurship: that growth comes from constantly chasing new customers. Brett pulls back the curtain on how most businesses are unknowingly sitting on massive amounts of “found money” revenue that’s already there but leaking out through poor systems, missed follow-ups, and friction-filled customer journeys. Instead of obsessing over more traffic, he shows how to create better experiences for the people who already trust you.

One of the biggest takeaways is that most businesses don’t have a lead problem, they have a conversion problem. Brett explains how brands often miss 60–70% of inbound opportunities simply because they lack systems to follow up consistently. When you focus on serving the people already raising their hands, revenue increases without burning more cash on ads.

Another powerful lesson is that modern conversion optimization isn’t about button colors or flashy hacks. It’s about behavior, timing, and psychology. Brett breaks down how subtle shifts—like how and when you communicate can unlock six or seven figures in additional revenue. The goal isn’t to sell harder; it’s to remove friction and make buying feel effortless.

We also dive deep into how automation and AI can actually make businesses feel more human, not less. When used correctly, AI allows founders to scale trust, responsiveness, and personalization without scaling stress or headcount. Brett shares how systems like conversational SMS and email follow-ups can feel personal while working 24/7 behind the scenes.

Another key lesson is around building before you sell. Brett is clear: stop creating products without an audience. The fastest path to sustainable success is partnering with trust, listening deeply to customers, and building offers that solve real problems people already have. When trust leads, sales follow.

Finally, this episode is a reminder that alignment matters. Brett talks openly about integrity, sobriety, faith, and designing businesses that support life, not consume it. Systems should give you more presence, not less. When your business works without you being glued to it, you win at both impact and freedom.

If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to grow smarter, serve deeper, and stop leaving money on the table, this conversation is packed with insights you can apply immediately. Listen to the full episode now and start building systems that work for you so you can keep Happy Hustlin a life you actually love.

What does Happy Hustlin mean to you?
Brett says it's leading with integrity, but it's more importantly, finding ways to serve others, serving in ways that nobody really can expect, while also providing for your family and being the man that you should step up to be.

Connect with Brett
https://www.instagram.com/btothefairall/

Find Brett on this website: www.Warehousebob.com

Connect with Cary!
https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/
https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJack
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/
https://twitter.com/thehappyhustle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured

Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book
Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/
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“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”

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Most people don’t fail because they lack motivation or ambition. They fail because they’re trying to win the year with willpower instead of systems.

Setting big goals, feeling fired up in January, and then wondering by February why the momentum disappeared. What finally changed everything for me wasn’t more goals. It was one habit. Then another. And suddenly, success stopped feeling forced and started feeling inevitable.

In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I break down why habits beat goals every single time and how you can use two specific habits to make 2026 your most aligned, productive, and fulfilling year yet. This isn’t theory. It’s a simple, repeatable process rooted in behavioral science, real-life experience, and what I’ve seen work consistently for high-performing entrepreneurs who actually follow through. No guest this time, just me pulling back the curtain on the exact habit framework I use to create momentum in both my personal life and business.

This episode matters because most people are doing goal-setting backwards. Statistically, over 80% of goals are abandoned by February, not because people don’t care, but because goals rely on motivation while habits rewire identity. Habits are responsible for nearly half of our daily behavior, and when you focus on systems instead of outcomes, long-term success becomes two to three times more likely. If you’re tired of setting intentions that never stick, this conversation will hit home.

One of the biggest takeaways is the shift from goal setting to habit building. Goals excite your ego, but habits train your nervous system. Instead of obsessing over outcomes, you choose micro-actions that make success unavoidable. When you commit to the habit, the result takes care of itself. You don’t rise to the level of your goals—you fall to the level of your habits.

Another key lesson is the power of simplifying your focus. One personal habit. One professional habit. That’s it. For your personal life, I recommend a non-negotiable morning alignment routine—30 to 60 minutes, five days a week, before the world gets a vote. For your professional life, it’s a daily impact block—around 90 minutes of focused, uninterrupted work that compounds revenue, relationships, or impact. When you win the morning and protect your impact block, everything else starts to align.

The episode also dives into identity-based habits. Consistency beats intensity every time. When you keep small promises to yourself daily, you start seeing yourself as someone who follows through—and that identity drives behavior automatically. Environment matters too. Your surroundings either reinforce your habits or sabotage them, so removing friction and temptation is part of the work.

One of the most important pieces I share is accountability and consequence. Habits stick when there’s something at stake. That might be a financial penalty, an accountability partner, or a rule that rewards only come after the habit is complete. When you attach real consequences to inaction, discipline stops being optional.

At the end of the day, 2026 doesn’t need more pressure, more grind, or more resolutions. It needs alignment. It needs you to keep your word to yourself. One personal habit. One professional habit. Done consistently. That’s how you build momentum, confidence, and a life you actually love living.

If you want the full breakdown, the science, the stories, and the exact framework I use to make habits stick, listen to the full episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast. Lock in the habits now and let the results take care of themselves.

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