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Like most people, I was brought up to look upon life as a process of getting. It was not until in my late thirties did I make this important discovery: giving away makes life so much more.
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Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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As captain of the ship he had a variety of duties to perform, among which were keeping a record of the ship’s voyage. A B C D