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Breaking the habit of adult underachievement kenneth w. I dont often follow the advice of fictional mobsters, but in this case, im all in. In gordon jacks satirical novel, your own worst enemy, three candidates fight dirty to be lincoln highs next studentbody president. Answering your question, im my own worst enemy, doing what i want to stop. Kat is clearly done with the gentle preamble and has rolled up her sleeves and is taking tim on what promises to be some dark times ahead. Comic book collecting is not for the faint of heart.
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