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#836 When you push the button for the elevator and it’s already there

October 9, 2025September 29, 2025 Neil Pasricha

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#837 Pushing those little buttons on the soft drink cup lid
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I travel heavily by air from downtown Toronto.

I don't need or want this expansion in any way.

What we *already have lots of* are quick and easy flights anywhere — it's a quick hop to Pearson, the UP is working, we can be anywhere we want on the

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