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I've somehow found that I...

Submitted by kristin (not verified) on November 24, 2004 - 4:52pm.

I’ve somehow found that I do my best thinking in the bathroom. I still haven’t the foggiest idea why. But if I need to get through a block of any sort, it’s to the bathroom I go…

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Hack your way out of writer's block By: Merlin Mann (82 replies) November 18, 2004 - 4:36am
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