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For those of us that spend most of our lives on the ground, this may be counter-intuitive, but driving has potholes, cobblestones, pedestrians, other drivers and a rather long and detailed list of federal motor vehicle safety standards to contend with.

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If you never pull that idea out for others to contend with, it will die with you.

That's when suddenly the audience has to contend with what you just put out there: "Wow, do I want to agree with this and align with it or not?"

You know, when you're not dealing with the traditional pressures of earning a living and putting food on the table, raising a family, writing thank you letters, you have to now contend with answering a mountain of unanswered emails, updating a Facebook page, feeding your Twitter feed.

Those who were lucky enough to clear the moat had to contend with an unceasing barrage from the 27 foot outer wall above.

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