Check a box because a friend of a friend tells you to, and you have done something good for the day.

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You know, if you know that you have to go to work every day, if you have a uniform for that, you're good.

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"Still, you'd have to say it was a good day for data, especially in light of what's been seen over the past three weeks, " DBS said, referring to weak hiring, manufacturing and retail sales reports that had suggested the U.S. economy was cooling.

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"For every few really good outings you have one day when they wake up a bit tired or with a bit less concentration, " he said.

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You might have a lot of short-term gains if, for example, you do day trading (and are good at it) or if you are in certain hedge funds.

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But there's something about this spot in particular, where there's such a clear line and there's such an obvious impact that you have for the good each and every day that should make all of you proud.

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