1. i will prioritize
2. i will focus
3. i will complete
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January 9, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Miriam
I actually mis-read that and thought its said “I will compete” and I was going to write NO Don’t Compete, diverge.
But I see now it says complete. You and me both Hugh, you and me both ;)