In Residence with Keith and Laura

Keith King & Laura King
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Hi! We are Keith and Laura. We are creatives and makers at heart and looking to make change, for ourselves and people like us who want to dig a little deeper. When you're In Residence as an artist, a writer, a musician, a leader–you're digging deep and tapping into your creativity. Learning and practicing and honing your craft. Creating teams, building relationships and culture, connecting ideas that may not be clearly connected. We see In Residence doing that via conversation. Join us as we push through uncomfortable growth on our way to make a difference. We like to dig deep, explore, learn, and grow.

  1. 7h ago

    Living in Rhythm | Navigating Different Tempos & Pace

    What happens when two people move through life at different speeds? Keith and Laura explore how tempo shows up in everyday moments: summer vacations, road trips, parties, and even podcast production, and how learning to talk openly about pace has changed their relationship for the better.From Urgency to AwarenessKeith shares how years of working wired him to treat summer as “project season,” making rest feel uncomfortable and vacations surprisingly hard. He notices that his action often depends on rising urgency, which can tip into anxiety or shutdown when too much stacks up at once. Whether it’s getting to events early, racing through road trips with minimal stops, or powering through party prep, he recognizes a pattern of hyper‑vigilant pacing. Over time, Keith has begun to name these tendencies, question when urgency really serves him, and take responsibility for self‑regulating instead of expecting Laura to slow him down.Seasons, Comparison, and GraceLaura describes her long‑held identity as “type A” with multiple projects always in motion and a tendency to save tasks until just before a gathering, then sprint through frosting cakes and cleaning bathrooms. She brings in running and music metaphors to show how forcing yourself to match another’s pace—whether a partner or a social media ideal—can lead to burnout and misplaced priorities. By embracing the idea of seasons and musical changes in tempo, she is learning to honor slower periods, examine why she feels urgent, and offer more grace to herself and Keith.Setting a Shared Pace for Your Best LifeTogether, Keith and Laura highlight that healthy tempo in relationships is less about matching speeds and more about honest communication, negotiated expectations, and respecting each person’s rhythm. When we pause to reflect, talk about what our pace is serving, and adjust with intention, we create space to live our best lives without compromising who we are or what we value. Thanks for Joining Us.Living in Rhythm | Navigating Different Tempos & Pace00:00 - Intro00:38 - Summer rhythms05:08 - Is pace personality? 13:45 - Work vs vacation17:14 - Urgency, pacing, and “what is this in service of?”20:03 - relationship rhythm21:02 - Expectations22:26 -“dad energy”23:02 - clear communication24:00 - negotiation and practical tradeoffs25:18 - nesting instinct26:59 - bears, burnout, and training partners28:33 - Orchestra metaphor29:17 - Letting someone down31:02 - mom life and realistic choices32:04 - negotiating pace34:23 - what’s required and communicating36:18 - Pulling quote card37:25 - Outro🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.To explore more conversations like this, visit our website and subscribe to the podcast.

    Living in Rhythm | Navigating Different Tempos & Pace

  2. Jul 10

    When Progress Doesn’t Look Like the Plan | Midyear Check‑In

    Keith and Laura check in midyear to discuss what to do when your goals and reality stop matching—and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing. They explore how progress often looks more like experimentation, adjustment, and honest reflection, instead of chasing a straight line from point A to point B. Practicing Measured AmbitionKeith’s word for the year, measured ambition, comes alive as he talks about shifting his focus between family, friendships, health, and creative projects. He admits it’s easy to feel like a failure when energy goes toward relationships instead of new initiatives. Yet he’s learning that he can’t give everything maximum effort at the same time—and that this is simply how life works. By designing his schedule more intentionally, taking tiny first steps on complex tasks, and stacking habits like morning dishes with audiobooks, he builds momentum without sliding into all‑or‑nothing thinking. Ambition becomes a series of tests and experiments rather than a harsh judgment.Transforming Through ConstraintLaura chose “transform” as her word, expecting structured wellness routines and heavy lifting. A significant hip issue changed that plan completely. Instead of pushing through pain, she now focuses on stretching, gentler movement, sleep, cortisol management, and rediscovering joy through music and piano. Along the way, she confronts perfectionist self‑talk and shifts from keeping a “failure list” to keeping an “adjustments list” that honors each small, supportive choice. Her transformation is less about intensity and more about kindness, resilience, and staying in the game.The Next Six MonthsLooking ahead to the rest of the year and designing schedules that support both ambition and recovery, it’s time to adjust. Rethinking progress, designing routines that fit their real lives, and making choices today that our future selves will thank us for. Together, Keith and Laura move away from straight‑line, perfectionist thinking toward small, consistent actions and gentler expectations that still honor their values and long‑term goals.Thanks for Joining Us.When Progress Doesn’t Look Like the Plan | Midyear Check‑In00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Midyear goals check‑in: words for 2026 01:33 - Keith’s word: Measured ambition 04:31 - Laura’s word: Transform 05:28 - When transformation looks different than planned 08:23 - Energy givers vs. energy drains 09:38 - Focusing on what you can do 16:03 - Resentment, routine tweaks, and listening to yourself 17:00 - Showing up when you’re not perfect 17:31 - Experimenting instead of over‑optimizing in your head 18:00 - Habit stacking and finding your energy windows 22:31 - Overwhelm, avoidance, and small first steps 25:55 - Three meaningful things for the rest of 2026 31:04 - Changing expectations without giving up 33:02 - Wellness beyond the scale 35:15 - “What will December thank July for?” 36:02 - Staying in the game the longest 38:34 - Framing, tension, and learning through discomfort 40:10 - ChatGPT for reframing 41:14 - Connection, enjoyment, and perfectionist narratives 44:07 - Closing thoughts and outro🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    When Progress Doesn’t Look Like the Plan | Midyear Check‑In

  3. Jun 24

    Shipping vs. Perfecting | Previously LIVE In Residence

    Some of the most useful conversations happen when you stop trying to make them perfect. That's exactly where this episode begins—with a glass of wine, a story about stubborn barn swallows, and a surprisingly honest look at what it takes to keep creating.Finding the Connection & Fighting the LoopWhat started as a frustrating battle to keep barn swallows from nesting above the front door turned into a reflection on persistence, resistance, and when clinging to something stops serving you. That same thread runs through his experience as the show's producer and editor. Keith openly admits that the hours he spends chasing audio perfection—obsessing over plosives and harsh consonants. It’s become their own form of resistance. He's not just polishing the product; he's avoiding the discomfort of putting himself out there. The insight he lands on is sharp: he needs to invest his energy on the front end, in preparation, conversation, and connection, rather than endlessly refining what's already done. Going live for this episode was his way of putting that belief into action.The Instigator Who Keeps Them MovingLaura's role in the story of In Residence is more foundational than most listeners might realize. She was the one who turned Keith’s desire to podcast into reality, knowing that a shared commitment was the nudge he needed. Laura’s candid about her own tension.  Between her natural instinct to plan and scope an idea versus Keith's need to let creativity surface organically, she describes her preparation style as noticing "sparks" throughout the week. She values the loose, unscripted format precisely because it keeps their conversations genuine. Her take on what makes the podcast sustainable is simple and honest: she shows up, shares what's on her mind, and trusts Keith to handle the rest.Keep Showing UpEvery project has a gap between the vision and the reality, and that gap is not a reason to quit. It's the work. Whether you're podcasting, building a business, or pursuing any goal that matters to you, the resistance you feel is usually a sign you're on the right track. Keep showing up.Thanks for Joining Us.Shipping vs. Perfecting | Previously LIVE In Residence00:00 - Intro01:53 - Barn Swallow Story04:05 - Why Do We Keep Going Back to What Isn't Working?05:21 - Resistance and the Creative Process08:05 - Going Live Instead of Over-Editing09:01 - Editing Dilemma15:43 - How Do You Prepare for Each Episode?18:01 - Keith and Laura's Different Styles25:56 - Do You Rehearse or Wing It?26:25 - Have You Ever Thought About Quitting?27:47 - What Makes a Conversation Feel Real?34:23 - What Made You Start the Podcast Together?44:47 - What's the Hardest Part of Podcasting Consistently?55:10 - Where Is In Residence Headed Next?57:00 - Whimsy🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Shipping vs. Perfecting | Previously LIVE In Residence

  4. Jun 18

    Don't Dim Your Sparkle

    What if the sparks that lit you up before life got complicated were actually pointing you toward your best self all along? Keith and Laura take a trip back to their 90s childhoods, not for nostalgia's sake, but to ask a more meaningful question: what parts of yourself have you been carrying quietly, and what have you let fade?Stop Dimming Your SparkleLaura opens the episode fresh off a vivid dream about her childhood dog. With a little help from AI, she interprets the dream as a reminder that vulnerable pieces of her childhood are still with her, and deserve to be held with tenderness and care. From there, she unpacks the things her younger self loved most and the things she buried to fit in.She talks about returning to the piano after years away, rediscovering her identity as a lifelong musician who started playing at age three. She opens up about how much of her early energy went into worrying about what others thought and how exhausting that was. Drawing on Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory, Laura shares the shift she's made: letting people think what they'll think, and choosing to let herself live. Her message to her younger self, and to every listener, is clear—stop checking the social boxes just to belong. You don't have to dim yourself. Find your people. Let yourself sparkle.Fan the Flame, Stop Hiding Behind ExcusesKeith’s reflection starts with hockey and the inner athlete he's been slowly welcoming back through tennis lessons. He talks about how his competitive drive never left, it just needed better direction, and how sport makes fitness feel purposeful and alive rather than obligatory.But it's his creative side that carries the most weight. Keith reflects on Lego, drawing, comic books, and tinkering — a rich inner world of building and creating that he downplayed for years because he didn't think of himself as an "artist." He traces it back to perfectionism: if it didn't look right, it wasn't worth doing. Now he can see himself getting in his own way, and that awareness is the first step. His challenge to himself is to stop using chores and responsibilities as excuses to avoid the things that actually fuel him. Embrace the creative spark. Let go of perfect. Build the thing.Bring It With YouKeith and Laura both land on the same truth: moving forward doesn't mean returning to the turbulence of those younger years. It means recognizing the seeds that were planted back then and giving them room to grow now. You've evolved. The people around you have too. You probably don't need as much armor as you once thought. The goal isn't to be who you were, it’s to nurture the parts of yourself that were always worth keeping.Thanks for Joining Us.Don't Dim Your Sparkle00:00 - Intro01:00 - Laura's Dream03:00 - 90s Nostalgia04:45 - Dimming Yourself to Fit In06:30 - Peer Pressure07:25 - Reconnecting with Music as Identity11:00 - Life Is an Adventure13:50 - You've Evolved15:30 - Reigniting the Athlete Within19:50 - What You Think Matters More23:45 - Identity in the 90s25:24 - Supporting Creativity28:20 - Don't Dim Your Sparkle30:50 - Unapologetic Quirkiness31:36 - Outro🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Don't Dim Your Sparkle

  5. Jun 12

    Bitch or Brag | Signal & Noise

    What if you could only talk about two things: what's frustrating you, or what you're proud of? That's the challenge Keith and Laura took on in this episode. The couple try a lighthearted format—only talking about things you're either "bitching or bragging" about. The tone is playful, but the conversation naturally surfaces deeper insights about self-awareness, personal contradictions, relationships, communication, and how we process both frustration and achievement.The Contradiction of Celebrating and ComplainingFrom the moment the format was introduced, Keith noticed he's deeply uncomfortable doing either one. And doing both out loud? That's practically against his Midwestern wiring. But sitting with that discomfort led somewhere real. When Keith bragged about mowing the lawn or solving the barn swallow problem, he recognized that the same tasks he'd been resenting were actually worth acknowledging. He reflected that complaining is often a hiding place. It's easier to be annoyed at the mundane than to face something scary and important. Owning Wins Without ApologyLaura came to the table with her own list and her own hesitation. She complained honestly about deer demolishing her garden, perimenopause disrupting her sleep, clutter that never quite goes away, and watching people drift through life without drive. But her brags carried just as much weight. She spoke about her instinct to figure things out, her love of travel as a lens for seeing the world more fully, and being accepted into a Rising President Fellowship—something she almost left off her list entirely out of shyness.Notice, Don't SuppressBoth complaining and celebrating are signals. They tell you what matters to you, where your energy is going, and where you might be hiding. Keith’s takeaway: acknowledge what's bothering you, stay curious, celebrate the small wins, and stop using frustration as a reason to stall. Everything Laura shared is agency. She believes most people can cultivate a sense of direction—and she leads by example, even when celebrating herself doesn't come naturally.Thanks for Joining Us.Bitch or Brag | Signal & Noise00:00 - Intro00:33 - "Bitch or Brag" concept02:12 - uncomfortable bragging AND complaining03:46 - Laura's first complaint06:10 - bragging (and bitching) about mowing the lawn09:22 - unfinished projects left half-done12:04 - solving problem16:19 - hide from important (scary) work17:03 - tennis lessons18:26 - Keith as a partner19:23 - Keith's complaint: being apart during the week20:56 - The power of communication in a relationship22:18 - perimenopause and sleepless nights24:41 - being part of an inefficient plan26:55 - generous, and present for people27:45 - not enough storage for a collector's heart29:59 - love of travel and sense of adventure32:39 - apathy and lack of direction in others33:44 - Rising President Fellowship34:10 - celebrating wins without shame35:22 - Wrapping up & Final thoughts37:05 - Outro🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Bitch or Brag | Signal & Noise

  6. Jun 5

    Action Over Aspiration | Presence, Identity & Letting Go

    Keith and Laura reconnect after a busy two-week stretch. They haven't journaled in two weeks and end up in a wide-ranging conversation about routines, identity, presence, and the unexpected clarity that comes from simply living your life. The episode covers two central experiences: their accidental journaling breaks and Laura's navigation and adapting due to hip arthritis and the meaningful parallels between the two.Getting Out of Your Own WayKeith noticed that over a busy two-week stretch of tennis tournaments, a family trip to the Indy 500, and the everyday demands of life; he had stopped journaling almost without noticing. What surprised him wasn't the break itself, but how well things went without it. He found himself being present and taking action, rather than spending time in aspirational planning on the page. That experience surfaced something worth sitting with: the guilt of breaking a valued routine can quietly become its own form of resistance. Adapting with GraceLaura's thread in this episode is both practical and deeply human. Living with hip arthritis, she found herself grieving the loss of her annual full-scale garden. A cherished ritual that connects her to quiet, nature, and herself; rather than forcing the old approach or giving up entirely, she moved through the grief, asked for help, and got intentional about what mattered most. She also shares her growing practice of replacing passive evening screen time with genuinely enjoyable, goal-aligned activities—puzzles, movement, reading, and how that shift has made rest feel restorative rather than lazy.The Bigger PictureThe difference between writing about the person you want to be and actually being that person comes down to one thing—getting out of your own way and doing the work. The key is not to abandon reflection, but to hold routines with more flexibility and less self-judgment.When life disrupts your routines, it's often revealing something about your priorities, your identity, and your capacity for self-compassion. The goal isn't a perfect practice—it's a flexible, intentional life that keeps moving forward, even when things look different than planned.Action Over Aspiration | Presence, Identity & Letting Go00:00 - Intro01:00 - Life Has Been Busy 01:55 - Accidental Journaling Holiday Begins07:59 - Being vs. Aspiring09:44 - Overthinking, Avoidance & the Happy Medium12:30 - Processing Partner13:24 - Talking vs. Writing16:48 - Prioritizing What Matters18:05 - Holding Space Instead of Fixing19:15 - Grieving What Used to Be21:21 - Asking for Help Isn't Weakness23:07 - Processing Out Loud: Keith's Supportive Questions26:30 - From Grief to Action32:38 - Living Life as Clarity: Presence Over Introspection33:21 - Identity Is Your Actions, Not Just Your Intentions35:41 - Community, Showing Up, and the Joy of Being Present37:47 - Intentional Evenings44:43 - Reset with Structure and Reflection46:36 - Tools, Not Rules47:52 - Witnessing vs. Aspiring50:19 - Wrap-Up & Sign-Off🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Action Over Aspiration | Presence, Identity & Letting Go

  7. May 15

    Small Steps, Big Change | 1 Percent Better is Enough

    Progress doesn't always look the way we expect it to. Sometimes it's 20 minutes on an exercise bike instead of 30. And, sometimes it's eating dinner at the table instead of the couch. Laura and Keith explore how small, intentional shifts in our daily habits compound into real, lasting change.The episode draws from James Clear's Atomic Habits and the concept of the aggregation of marginal gains, made famous by British cycling coach Dave Brailsford. The idea is simple: get 1% better at the things that matter most, and over 365 days, you become 37 times better than when you started. It sounds small. It is small. That's the point.Showing Up When It's HardLaura opens the episode with a recurring dream. She's navigating impossible stairs, carrying too many bags, always late, never quite finding privacy. It doesn't take long to connect the dots. She's been working through a serious hip injury, and the vulnerability of being seen limping, moving slower, needing a cane on hard days, has been weighing on her more than she first admitted.Identity, Environment, and Doing the ThingKeith brings the framework to the conversation — but also the honesty. He reflects on James Clear's reminder that "good habits make time your ally, bad habits make time your enemy," and uses it to challenge himself to be patient with small progress. He nearly chose pizza the night before recording. He chose taco salad instead, and he's down nearly 5 pounds. The result is not from a dramatic overhaul, but from one small food swap, repeated.Keep Showing UpKeith and Laura are in the middle of it, making real choices, slipping up, and choosing to start again. That's the whole point. You don't need a perfect plan. You need a sustainable one. If this episode resonates with you, subscribe to In Residence with Keith and Laura wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit withkeithandlaura.com to learn more about what Laura and Keith are building.Thanks for Joining Us.Small Steps, Big Change | 1 Percent Better is Enough00:00 - Intro01:15 - Laura's recurring dream: navigating impossible stairs05:38 - Keith connects the dream metaphor to real life06:37 - Being seen in vulnerability: Laura's hip injury09:38 - Introducing the 1% Rule: Dave Brailsford and the British cycling team10:38 - Aggregation of marginal gains explained11:54 - Why "1% better at everything" can still feel overwhelming14:10 - The all-or-nothing trap and how to talk yourself out of it15:01 - James Clear's rule: Don't miss twice in a row16:07 - Finding your pace and creating accountability without burnout17:30 - Habits build routines; routines become systems23:08 - Better at being better: the shadow side of perfectionism24:07 - Environment design27:00 - Identity-based habits: actions define who you're becoming28:25 - Immediate gratification vs. long-term goals30:31 - Fulfilling commitments to yourself37:33 - "Good habits make time your ally" — the James Clear wrap-up42:35 - Outro- - - 1% Better Every Day | James Clear - - - 🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Small Steps, Big Change | 1 Percent Better is Enough

  8. May 7

    Legacy Writes Itself | Build with Purpose & Intent

    When Laura found out her favorite hometown pizza shop was shutting its doors after 46 years, it wasn't just about the pizza. It was about every birthday party, every date night, every post-game celebration that happened within those walls. That kind of grief can catch you off guard. It points us toward the legacy places and people leave behind.Letting Go to Move Forward Laura knows she wants to make a difference through her work, her writing, and everything she and Keith are building together. She's learning to trust the process rather than control it. As a self-described planner, she's actively working to loosen her grip and lead more from intuition. Laura draws a meaningful thread between the legacy of that pizza place and the question she's sitting with personally: Does intentionality have to be mapped out in advance, or can it grow from simply showing up well?Building Something That Means MoreKeith frames legacy not as ambition, but as accountability. His touchstone is simple: leave the campsite better than you found it. He's not interested in having his name on a building. He's interested in creating spaces where people feel known. Like the Irish pub they loved, where the server already knew their order before they sat down; that kind of connection doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality to build, and awareness to protect.The Real Measure of ImpactPeople won't always remember what you sold or what you built, but they often remember how you made them feel. Be present, be purposeful, and keep investing in the people and spaces around you. Because, when the backdrop changes, what endures is the community you helped create. Community isn't a trend. It's the through-line from past to present to future.Thanks for Joining Us.Legacy Writes Itself | Build with Purpose & Intent00:00 - Intro00:31 - Beloved hometown pizza place closing04:07 - Places that shaped us: arcades, video rentals, and community staples05:50 - What makes local businesses last07:21 - Connecting nostalgia to the question of personal legacy13:14 - Do you need a plan to make an impact?18:36 - The grief of losing a community space20:25 - Going with the flow vs. needing control22:14 - Navigating uncertainty and impact together25:45 - Community, connection, and why it matters more than ever26:38 - Gary Vee AI vs. Analog36:01 - Quote cards: Malcolm Forbes & Seneca36:54 - Outro🔊 LISTEN ON: ⚪️  with Keith and Laura🟠  Overcast🟣  Apple 🟢  Spotify 🔵  Amazon 🟠  Audible🔴  YouTube 🔴  YouTube Music📺  Full Episode Playlist📱  Shorts Playlist⚫️  Make Create Build Links- - - Check out withkeithandlaura.comThe show notes were created with assistance from Perplexity AI, which helped generate and organize key points based on the podcast transcript.

    Legacy Writes Itself | Build with Purpose & Intent
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Hi! We are Keith and Laura. We are creatives and makers at heart and looking to make change, for ourselves and people like us who want to dig a little deeper. When you're In Residence as an artist, a writer, a musician, a leader–you're digging deep and tapping into your creativity. Learning and practicing and honing your craft. Creating teams, building relationships and culture, connecting ideas that may not be clearly connected. We see In Residence doing that via conversation. Join us as we push through uncomfortable growth on our way to make a difference. We like to dig deep, explore, learn, and grow.

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