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Week 91

Is it a plateau or is it maintenance?
As far as I’m concerned, the difference between a plateau and maintenance is all mental. To me, a plateau is frustrating and feels a little like a failure, while maintenance is its own kind of struggle, but ultimately is a success.
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The problem of excessive sleepiness

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