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Demistify your philosophy Anytime your perspective my bother me Because you compartmentalize things That are connected like Christmas lights on a string All potential lies in the ability To exercise stability and consistency Which exemplifies what it is to be the Relentless type I won't accept anything less than success if I fail I'll keep doing it religiously until I get it right I'm guaranteed to get your undivided attention And I don't need to intensify my hostility For you to recognize what I really mean When I'm getting my point across I've done it too many times And I don't expect you guys to empathize With things you ain't experiencing in your lives if I can't make a plan that specifically fits the type Of job I'm doing screw it I'll improvise & eventually get the job done efficiently Anything I'm attempting I aim for perfection Any slight imperfection will never slide Past my perceptive mind, if you think that it will That's just an exercise in futility All lessons lie in the mistakes we've made The greatest Impressions I've left Were Best expressed by my humility Which was something they definitely didn't expect to find When they visit me, but were deliberately Showcased intentionally The only thing that stands the test of time Is doing it your own way Despite expectations thrown in your direction I Say they should all get declined upon inspection like Thanks for coming Please look up & follow the red exit signs

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Date: 2/20/2019 11:28:00 AM
My motto is "be you" which means, do it your way, because there are no mistakes in doing it your way. I rarely spend time with people who "compartmentalize". It is such a waste, and I have things to do.
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Date: 2/20/2019 7:34:00 AM
An impressive display of fortitude in the face of opposition, John. Get it or get out of my way. Well done.
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