He said life is sometimes really hard, but you can make it a lot better if you try to prepare for it.

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Opposing coaches have complained that the Broncos' all-blue uniforms make it difficult to prepare for games at Boise because it's hard to differentiate Broncos' players against the blue backdrop.

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It is quite rare for child stars to transition into stardom as adults, so make sure that you prepare your child for life after the limelight.

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Above all, Spanos advises entrepreneurs to be prepared to make decisions under and to prepare for unexpected outcomes.

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