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Why did sincerity become cringe? Why is putting in effort, getting excited, taking something seriously now considered embarrassing, or are we all just running from vulnerability together?
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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