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The Benefits of Not Falling Back

The Benefits of Not Falling Back
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Nov 1, 2007
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The Benefits of Not Falling Back

The Benefits of Not Falling Back

by Michael Hickins; illustrated by Brian Moore


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 1

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You won’t get all groggy from that extra hour of sleep.


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 2

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Driving with just one eye open can only sharpen your reflexes.


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 3

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Youll be first in line for coffee and donuts. Order a complicated drink.


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 4

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Your in-box may be only moderately full when you arrive at the office.


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 5

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Youll finally have time to watch all the James Bond clips on YouTube.


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 6

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You rolled up your sleeves early – nap with impunity.


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The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 7

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You’ll be the one making the ‘half-day today?’ jokes when people leave at ‘5 p.m.


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 8

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Beat the traffic out of the parking lot and catch an early movie.


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 9

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You wont risk staying up too late and seeing an embarrassing infomercial.


The Benefits of Not Falling Back – Benefit 10

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People will assume you’re just marching to the beat of a different drummer.


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