I'm stretched wayyyyy to thin but I really don't know how to say "no" to requests

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Good recipe to get top bucket (if you're doing good work) or go insane (regardless). Or both.

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Too*

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Grow some balls, learn to push back, and get yourself solidly in the two bucket.....no need to show off with that top bucket bullshit.

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