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All of our lives we have spent putting out fires. These fires were started by our perfectionism and our procrastination. Along with panic of these fires come the squeals of martyrdom and yells of dissatisfaction.

I have noticed an overwhelming veil of negativity everywhere I look these days. For me it is a mystery that must be uncovered and then decluttered to bring some joy back into our lives.

Parents have even been known to show up and challenge students at morning chess at school. Richard Beckard is challenging his kindergarten son Brody.

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Attention mechanics: DO NOT read or listen to this essay. At best it’ll disgust you, but at worst, it could make you sick!