If instead we believe we're capable of heroism ourselves, we'll be better prepared to realize that potential and snap into action if and when our time comes.

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Just last week, for example, the Supreme Soviet further delayed action on an emigration bill, this time citing concerns over a potential "brain-drain" and adverse budgetary implications arising from the 10-20 billion ruble cost to print new passports and customs forms which would be needed to implement the new law.

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This helps development managers see potential development risks so they can take action before they cost the company time and money.

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From that, we can preemptively take action on a potential problem before it causes millions or billions of dollars of company and customer time.

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