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The effectiveness of effort

by HARVEY MACKAY
| October 11, 2026 1:00 AM

In a small town, there was a man named Jerry who had always dreamed of running a marathon. He wasn’t exactly in peak physical condition, but he was determined to achieve his goal. Jerry signed up for a local marathon and began his training with gusto.

Every morning, Jerry would lace up his sneakers and hit the pavement. He started with short runs, gradually increasing his distance. His friends were skeptical, often teasing him about his less-than-athletic physique, but Jerry was unfazed. He was committed to his goal.

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