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learning that people > places is a core tenet in my decision making

In my office, we had 3 people running the NYC marathon. Not only did a member of the team create a link to track those running, but another coworker also created signs for them and waited along the route to show his support. He showed up for them and it was a simple act of kindness, to take a few hours out of his day to support people he cared about. Concurrently, I’ve spent the last few months preparing for my first half-marathon. I’ve woken up at sunrise to run 13k before work, meticulously planned how I’ll pace myself as I go, and experimented with shoes/gels/clothes to optimize my…

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