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I love goal"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":522.39,"endTime":526.23,"body":"setting and achievement. 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And now go lead your"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":577.83,"endTime":580.38,"body":"team and I'll see you next time."},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":577.83,"endTime":580.38,"body":"Thank you"}]}