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On rare occasions I still find myself falling into the "I'll get it soon" bug-seeking trap. That evil state can keep you spinning your wheels for hours.

I've a rule to help recognize it: If I start spouting frustrated profanity, I have to step away from the screen for at least an hour. It's amazing how obviously simple the solution is on my return.




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