Are you interested in learning how to build a successful business from a person that has ACTUALLY done it before? My name is Ben Herman and I have over a decade worth of experience in running a successful company that is still scaling to this very day. I don’t have any super powers. I just happen to be further ahead on the path, and I can show you how to get there too. Welcome to the Growth Mentor Podcast! Full online course coming soon... www.thegrowthmentor.com
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The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring Engineers
Steve & Jake Maxey - The Impactful Engineers
Spreading awareness, success, and accessibility to the world of engineering to aspiring and early career engineers.
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Conversations that drive Global Sales Growth. If you are responsible for international sales and you are ready to grow, join this conversation. If you are an executive that has been given global responsibility but no training, join this conversation. If you are a CEO and you are ready for global leadership, join this conversation. Why did President Obama and Governor Quinn of Illinois give Zach export excellence award for growing manufacturing jobs? Why did the Department of Commerce magazin ...
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Please allow Steve to clear this one up in this short but impactful episode with a strong message. ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn…
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Episode 62 - Wanna Win Big In Your Engineering Career? Figure This Out
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Momentum = Impact * Consistency Our engineering careers are full of twists and turns and unknowns. It's just the way it is. It's also full of obstacles and roadblocks. What allows you to straighten the road, get into the unknowns with courage, and crush the obstacles? One huge piece of the puzzle is your MOMENTUM! Figure out what it is, how to crea…
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Episode 61 - Compare To Win, Not To Lose
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Decrease the amount of time you spend on comparing yourself to others in your career who are "further along" than you and collecting reasons why they have what you want. Instead, spend more time thinking about what actions they take consistently in getting there, then do those things. And don't let your mind trick you into thinking that they got th…
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Episode 60 - Huge Growth Happens Outside Your Career Job - Interview w/ Ripple Intent
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You even wonder why people outside of your job are always talking about leadership? And the skills they don't teach you in school? And how understanding each other and having "empathy" will increase your success and happiness at home and at work? Or "insert here" any other handful of skills discussed by others on LinkedIn. Well, because it's true. …
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Episode 59 - Want To Be Impactful? Do This
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If you and your organization could stand out in others' minds as the engineers that are stress free, solutions-oriented, organized AF, helpful, clear and concise communicating, bringers of problem resolutions -------- would you do it? Is that valuable? Or, As long as the job gets done, nothing else matters? Who cares what happens along the way? I f…
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Episode 58 - Engineering Careers Need This
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People will choose to do business with those they know, trust, and respect. Even if their service they provide is not "top notch." We can argue all day long about who does what better (especially amongst ourselves and our competitiors), and it won't mean a damn thing. While we spend time thinking we are the best engineers around and provide the bes…
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Episode 57 - The Game w/ Steve Flanagan
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I've known Steve for a few months. This guy amazes me with his generosity (and fiery attitude). He helps people help themselves, and advises them to play "The Game" so they can gain an audience, be seen, and win. linkedin.com/in/stevef1 If you could participate in a group of professionals to show them your stuff, make connections, and unlock job op…
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Episode 56 - If You Can't Do This, You Won't Move Up
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Your ability to take vague direction and turn it into a desired outcome of the business is so important in your engineering career, but it's something I had never thought of before (in that way). I have been doing this for a long time, since day one actually, but never quite connected the dots to this line of thinking. And I realized something... I…
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Episode 55 - Success Through Delegation
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Delegation for engineers. Ah yes, that endless debate on whether you should just do the work yourself. Are you in camp delegate, or camp do everything yourself? A healthy mixture of both? It's OK to be in either one, and there are seasons to this just like anything else. But if you are looking for support in moving up roles, expanding your team, an…
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Episode 54 - Your Weaknesses & Your Strengths: The Actions Everyone Can Benefit From
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There is a long term and short term strategy around weaknesses and strengths in your engineering career that can have a huge impact if done correctly. Do you think about those weaknesses that you don't know about? How about the strengths you don't know about? How do you identify those, and once identified, what do you do with that knowledge? These …
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Episode 53 - The Ultimate Priority For Career Success
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Co-elevation is the key to an impactful career within an organization. How to achieve this is a broad subject that you can only "learn" so much about before you just have to dive in and start practicing it. We give you what we've learned to be the most effective tactics. I mention a great book called "Leading Without Authority" in this episode. It …
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Episode 52 - Can Your Influence Really Help That Stuck Person At Work?
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We all know that someone that appears to be resistant to change, thinks they know everything, seems to be a brick wall to any influence, and definitely doesn't think they are the problem. I mean, I've definitely never been that person before :). Yeah right. While there are many reasons behind this perception (and let's be real, actuality), there ar…
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Episode 51 - What We Think of "Fake It Till You Make It"
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It's not a sense of delusion or hubris, it's a strategic plan to get where you want to go. But how? Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. …
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Episode 50 - How To Make The Most Out of Your First 3 Years
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Steve would say that the most important thing to the beginning of your career is to "consider all options" as you search to land your first job and as you work your way through your first three years. Steve covers why he believes that choosing the right company may be better than choosing the right job. Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Proj…
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Episode 49 - Your Life & Career Success Is A Formula - The Lion Attitude - Our Interview With Kirby Lee
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The IMPACT formula. Know it, learn it, live it. Kirby has about 3 decades worth of engineering experience in the AEC workforce that goes into the Lion Attitude System and the IMPACT formula. You don't wanna miss insights from a veteran in the space looking to make huge changes as we enter the new world of work and beyond. Check out all of what Kirb…
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Episode 48 - One of Those Life Moments That Changes Everything - Steve's Interview
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Steve's story will inspire you to take action on that one thing you KNOW should be addressed now, instead of when your body chooses for you. And that one THING will help you unlock some serious success in your career. Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and asp…
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Episode 47 - WW Jake - Why Aren't We Focusing On "The How" More?
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Most companies (I could only imagine based on my experience) miss this my a country mile! I hit on something I am very passionate about. I couldn't even wait until I got home to record, so I put in the ear bud, and let it rip while I was on my way home. Hope you enjoy it and that you start implementing the concept right away. Let's dive in! The Imp…
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Episode 46 - Leadership or SME? Which One Are You Tracking?
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A great discussion around the two most common general paths in an engineering career. We talk about what our experiences have been and it may be surprising to you where we weigh in on these! We expect this discussion to help engineers build their big picture perspective or create a reframe around where they are in their career and how they may be m…
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Episode 45 - Consider Getting Rid of That One Thing - Jake's Interview
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I'm happy to share one of the greatest level-ups in my life that I have ever experienced. I hope it resonates with someone and that it helps someone else do the same. Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we…
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Episode 44 - Do More Work!!!
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Everyone runs into that point in their career where they are expected to do more and more. Or so it seems. When the work is piling up, it's a good sign. You are counted on to do the important stuff and are known as the person that can get it done. Then something happens. Even though you are great at your job, you can't handle the work. Things start…
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Get a great tip for you resume to implement right away. Cut through the noise of everyone telling what to include on your resume and get it straight from a hiring manager. A resume is a living document that is important to keep up to date. Even if you are not planning to change jobs, keep that resume up to date with major accomplishments. This will…
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Episode 42 - If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It - Jake & Steve
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In this episode, we discuss the old adage and how it applies to you career, what it can tell you about the company you work for, and how you can be proactive in making sure you don't fall into some of the traps it can create. Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new…
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Episode 41 - Mastering Confrontation w/ John "Goose" Dunham
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Kirjoittanut Steve & Jake Maxey - The Impactful Engineers
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Episode 40 - It's Just One of Those Days - An Important Message
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In this episode, we are actually deploying our own mode of thinking, which includes discipline and a gain-focused mindset around continuing to do what we know we should be doing in order to win, even when we don't feel like it. Sometimes, you just have one of those days, and your energy is low. Well, in this episode, we do our best to bring the ene…
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Episode 39 - AI In Engineering - How To Use It
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This episode we discuss what we are currently learning about AI in the workplace and what we are doing to integrate it. We talk about everything from using it in your every day to how we think of the technology compared to recent history and what we expect in the future. The episode was prompted from a question we received from the community! Let's…
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Episode 38 - Intrapreneurship
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Do you have that entrepreneurial spirit, but not sure whether you wanna be an entrepreneur? Well, besides taking the leap and leaving the W2 world behind, you could focus that energy into a great company and help build it! In this episode, we discuss the why and the how you can become successful in an intrapreneurial journey that will lead to great…
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Episode 37 - Quiet Engineers
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This episode covers our recommended approach to maintain visibility and be heard as an engineer on the more "quiet" side as well as how these engineers hold tremendous value for an organization that sometimes goes unseen or unappreciated (and how you can avoid that situation yourself). We give tips for those engineers themselves that appear to be "…
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Episode 36 - Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging - Our Conversation w/ Stephanie Yum
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You ever wonder what you can do to increase your awareness and impact regarding diversity and inclusion efforts in the engineering industry? Stephanie tells us that solving the world's biggest challenges requires a diverse group from all walks of life to think outside the box and develop cohesive teams that support each other. Do you know some the …
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Episode 35 - Where To Apply Your Passion
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Human drive is all based on emotion. In our engineering careers, where we choose to tie our emotions to certain results can either boost our career or hinder it. And to be clear, by boost we mean fulfillment + happiness AND promotions + advancement. Pride in your work is a strong and useful emotion. In this episode, we consider where to apply pride…
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Episode 34 - How To Avoid Project Traps: Schedule
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Every project has three main ingredients. Scope, schedule, and budget. There are fairly standard processes used to manage all three for a successful project. In this episode, we discuss some of the conventional thinking that can go into the HOW of a successful project, focused around schedule, and why some of those ways of thinking are actually tra…
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Episode 33 - Aggressive Patience
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We start out talking about a trend we've noticed with engineers in the time spent at each company as they grow. We then switch to an operational mindset that will give you powerful influence on the outcome of your career, success, and fulfillment. How do you stay focused on your progress, make decisions to switch companies, and have faith that you …
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Episode 32 - Ghosting & Re-creating The Wheel
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Two skills to be aware of and develop right away in your engineering career that will help propel you forwards and create a lasting impact on your perception and visibility within the company. Let's dive in! ********************************************************************************************* The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is t…
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Quitting? Let's dive in! ********************************************************************************************* The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as we…
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Episode 30 - Mistakes Are OK
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On this episode we talk about making mistakes and how the mistake itself is not the biggest hurdle - how you handle it is. Mistakes in their many forms are going to happen regardless, you can't avoid them. So let's learn how to make them work for us. Let's dive in! ************************************************************************************…
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Episode 29 - Simple Truths About Overworking & How To Manage It
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On this episode we talk about working extended hours. When it's needed, when it's not, and the simple truths about releasing yourself from the self-fulfilling prophecy of working "extended hours." It's all in your mind... Let's dive in! ********************************************************************************************* The Impactful Engin…
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Episode 28 - The One About Being An Intentional Engineer w/ Jeff Perry
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On this episode we talk with Jeff Perry, an engineering leadership and career development expert, author of "The Intentional Engineer", podcast host, and resource creator for engineers. His book is very action oriented (which we very much appreciate) and lays out the guide to preparing your engineering career and your life with INTENTION. Don't mis…
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Easily one of the biggest breakthroughs Steve and I have made in our careers centers around Ego. Knowing what it is, how it affects your life and work, and when it's appropriate to lean into will provide you with another mindset tool (and skill really) which can be sharpened. We talk about how ego gets in our way, how it is an invaluable skill, and…
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Episode 26 - Transition Energy & Mindset
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The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part …
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Episode 25 - Investing Time Vs. Spending Time
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The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part …
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Episode 24 - Attacking The Gray Areas of Responsibility
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The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part …
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Episode 23 - The Right Idea
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The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part …
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Episode 22 - Keep It Concise
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Episode 21 - Leadership Realizations
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The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that can be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part o…
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Episode 20 - Managing Perceptions
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Episode 19 - The One About Unlocking Your Physical Health w/ Luke DePron
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The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that can be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part o…
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Episode 18 - The Importance of Establishing Team Relationships
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The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that can be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part o…
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Episode 17 - Multitasking & Energy Management
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In this episode we talk about how your energy may be draining (more than you think) without you even knowing it. Also, everyone sucks at multitasking. Yes, that means you. Enjoy the show! ********************************************************************************************* Please submit any feedback you have to the email below. Extending aw…
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Are you looking for a job? First job or switching employers? Been out of a job a while? Wanna hear a hiring manager's point of view on how to be successful in an interview for an engineering position? Check out this hot take. ********************************************************************************************* Please submit any feedback you…
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Episode 15 - The One About Financial Planning For Architects & Engineers w/ Ryan Sullivan
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Our guest for this episode is Ryan Sullivan, a registered professional engineer and financial advisor for Architects & Engineers! Ryan wants to continue to grow in every area of his life, and while reading a well-known book titled Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, he had the epiphany that he could bring to realization anything he set his mind t…
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Episode 14 - Entitlement
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In this episode, Steve has been thinking about entitlement in the workplace, and the balance between empowerment and accountability. Find out how you can drive and seek accountability in your teams, a simple way to hold yourself accountable, and why generational entitlement is non-existent. Jake backs it up with his thoughts on the follower’s failu…
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