My MD sneaked up on me so quietly just now that I jumped out of my chair when he dropped off comments :/

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A VP loves to do that to me. I think it amuses her more than anything.

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BOO! "The position of victory is one of determination. The position of defeat is unpreparedness. The Key to victory is the element of surprise" Sun Tzu.

Say thanks to your MD for this key lesson and ask for another. 😉 #trainlikeawinner

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Animalistic tendencies, no?

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