Been really stammering and having trouble finding words on important calls recently. Now I’m in my head. Needing best wishes, prayers, etc. (or new job)

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Make a joke and blame it on coffee. Morning call? “That’s what I get for not finishing my coffee first”. Later call? “Looks like it’s time for that second cup of coffee.” Cheesy? You bet. Immediately patches up the conversation? 💯

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Just breathe dude, you got this. Go for a walk and chill then come back

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