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Before setting out to tackle a difficult project or competing against strong opponents, take a step back to assess the landscape and acknowledge areas where you may be at a disadvantage. By doing so, you can cultivate a more realistic sense of your abilities and develop a strategy that plays to your strengths while being mindful of potential pitfalls.",{"id":62,"quote_text":63,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":9},1306327,"They made me work hard on both ends, and I didn't get a lot of good looks. The confidence wasn't really there, so it was just a difficult night for me.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[67],{"id":68,"tag":69},4303798,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":73,"source":74,"quote_tag":75,"commentary":9},1306315,"We feel like we can do it again. 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