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Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of I Heart Radio.

Good morning.

This is Laura.

Welcome to the Before Breakfast Podcast.

Today's tip is to skip the optional arguments.

There are times when the stakes of a decision are high, and the ethics or consequences require

you to engage.

But often, you don't have to argue with people, and you will likely be happier if you skip

the optional arguments.

Today's tip is inspired by Elizabeth Pasarella's new collection of personal essays.

It was an ugly couch anyway.

As she puts it, what happens as you get older is that you have to slog through so many

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