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Speak to Win: How to Present with Power in Any Situation
The ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career, earn people's great respect, and enable you to achieve your greatest--even most impossible-seeming goals. But what many people don't realize is that anyone can learn to be a great speaker, just as easily as they can learn to drive a car or ride a bike!
As one of the world's premier speakers and personal success experts, Brian Tracy is the ideal instructor. In Speak to Win, Tracy reveals time-tested tricks of the trade that readers can use to present powerfully and speak persuasively, whether in an informal meeting or in front of a large audience. Readers will learn how to:
- become confident, positive, and relaxed in front of any audience
- grab people's attention from the start
- use body language, props, and vocal techniques to keep listeners engaged
- transition smoothly from one point to the next
- use humor, stories, quotes, and questions skillfully
- deal with skepticism when presenting new ideas
- wrap up strongly and persuasively
Brimming with unbeatable strategies for winning people over every time, Tracy lets readers in on his most powerful presentation secrets in this indispensable, life-changing guide.
As one of the world's premier speakers and personal success experts, Brian Tracy is the ideal instructor. In Speak to Win, Tracy reveals time-tested tricks of the trade that readers can use to present powerfully and speak persuasively, whether in an informal meeting or in front of a large audience. Readers will learn how to:
- become confident, positive, and relaxed in front of any audience
- grab people's attention from the start
- use body language, props, and vocal techniques to keep listeners engaged
- transition smoothly from one point to the next
- use humor, stories, quotes, and questions skillfully
- deal with skepticism when presenting new ideas
- wrap up strongly and persuasively
Brimming with unbeatable strategies for winning people over every time, Tracy lets readers in on his most powerful presentation secrets in this indispensable, life-changing guide.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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Brian Tracy
1,409books4,978followersBrian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
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September 14, 2015
اگر با تمام وجود، كاري را انجام دهيد؛ موفق مي شويد! رقابت، بسيار محدود است.
قدرت بيان برايان تريسي. خيلي خوب بود و پر از نكاتي كه ميتونه ما رو در ارائه بهتر مطالب در برابر جمع، كمك كنه. از خوندنش خوشحالم ولي نميدونم چرا مثل كتاب مديريت زمان برايان تريسي، تكرار، زياد داره. كاش برايان تريسي، فكري براي تكرارهايي كه در گاها در كتابهاش ديده ميشه بكنه. در اين صورت، كتابش خيلي خلاصه تر و جالبتر خواهد بود.
قدرت بيان برايان تريسي. خيلي خوب بود و پر از نكاتي كه ميتونه ما رو در ارائه بهتر مطالب در برابر جمع، كمك كنه. از خوندنش خوشحالم ولي نميدونم چرا مثل كتاب مديريت زمان برايان تريسي، تكرار، زياد داره. كاش برايان تريسي، فكري براي تكرارهايي كه در گاها در كتابهاش ديده ميشه بكنه. در اين صورت، كتابش خيلي خلاصه تر و جالبتر خواهد بود.
February 22, 2020
This book is great for speakers, but not for beginners.
این کتاب برای سخنرانان خوبه نه برای مبتدی ها
این کتاب برای سخنرانان خوبه نه برای مبتدی ها
June 24, 2021
স্টুডেন্� লাইফ� পেলে ভালো হতো। এখনও হয়ত� কাজে দেবে প্রফেশনা� লাইফে। টীপস গুলো কাজে লাগাবা� চেষ্টা করবো সুযো� হলে। অনুবাদের জন্য ফরমায়েশ� কা� করতে গিয়� ভালো কিছু� পাওয়া হলো।
July 16, 2022
This is Nonfiction. I liked this one. I read it for a reading challenge so I wasn't really expecting to glean anything new but I was pleasanlty surprised. He had many good ideas on how to become a better and more gracious speaker. I'll have to read this one again the next time I have to speak to a crowd. So 4 stars.
May 18, 2020
First 50% of the book is very informative, interesting, fantastic tips for best presentation skills. Contents of the book are,,,,
1:- the arts of speaking and rhetoric
2:- planning and preparation made simple
3:- self confidence and mental mastery: eliminating the fear of public speaking
4:- start strong with any audience
5:- mastering meetings with small groups
6:- mastering small group presentations and negotiations
7:- platform mastery: impressing large audience
8:- tricks of the trade: techniques of master speakers
9:- controlling your space
10:- end with a bang: leave them breathless
11:- vocal mastery: powerful voice techniques
12:- making persuasive sales presentations
All of us wanted to be good speaker, as shown in the index this book helps a lot in giving a impressive presentation in small and large group of people.
But last few chapters of the book are very dull and repetitive. Felt boring reading same tips again and again
Very helpful for beginners
1:- the arts of speaking and rhetoric
2:- planning and preparation made simple
3:- self confidence and mental mastery: eliminating the fear of public speaking
4:- start strong with any audience
5:- mastering meetings with small groups
6:- mastering small group presentations and negotiations
7:- platform mastery: impressing large audience
8:- tricks of the trade: techniques of master speakers
9:- controlling your space
10:- end with a bang: leave them breathless
11:- vocal mastery: powerful voice techniques
12:- making persuasive sales presentations
All of us wanted to be good speaker, as shown in the index this book helps a lot in giving a impressive presentation in small and large group of people.
But last few chapters of the book are very dull and repetitive. Felt boring reading same tips again and again
Very helpful for beginners
August 20, 2016
A perfect guide not only for public speaking, but also for any kind of business talk whether it is a meeting, sales presentation or just a small conversation.
January 5, 2020
Extremely clear and helpful tips on how to improve your public speaking abilities. Highly recommend this book.
March 22, 2025
"The more you like yourself, the more optimistic and confident you are. The more you like yourself, the more positive & personable you are in your relationships with others. The more you like yourself the healthier and happier and more positive you become in everything you do"
May 19, 2018
ساده، روان، تاثیرگذار و حاوی نکات کلیدی با بیانی خوب
October 2, 2021
If you want to become a good speaker just refer to this book.
And also it's one the best motivational books in speaking I have ever seen.
And also it's one the best motivational books in speaking I have ever seen.
February 15, 2020
Speak to Win How to Present with Power in Any Situation by Brian Tracy
If you're good at giving speeches and able to articulate your points you're more likely to progress up the slippery pole of career progression. Brian Tracy outlines several crucial points to perform a good presentation. If you want to perform an awesome presentation then I highly recommend this book.
The one point he stresses throughout is practice, having several dry runs including pronouncing out loud is very important. Make sure to get the time correct, know your audience in desail, not just the demographics but what they want to obtain from the presentation. Make reference or acknowledge any recent pertinent events that have happened locally.
When you present hold your hands forward smile and keep an upright body posture. Book mentions the importance of dressing up for the occasion (as opposed to dressing down). Interesting method to overcome overthinking and being nervous about the crowd think of you, they are on your side. Suggests the audience are behind you and want a good presentation that's useful. Similar to a cinema, they don't go hoping to see a bad film!
Contains tips about interacting in smaller meetings, for example if there's somebody who opposes your view rather than having them sit opposite you instead sit close to them by your side so that you don't feel unnecessarily antagonistic towards each other.
When ending the speech it's important to do so powerfully. Often the format of a speech is: this is what I'm going to tell you, this is what I am telling you and this is what I told you. When finished stand up and stay still, when somebody starts clapping look at them smile and say thank you to this person. Keep doing this to others who clap, if somebody starts to give a standing clap keep doing the same to encourages others to obtain a standing ovation.
Consider changing statements to questions such as do you know how many .... this does per minute? Then say the answer. This technique can bring people's attention to the fact. Of course remember to vary the speed of your voice and tone accordingly to add impact.
Has a nice story about two people pulling a (dead) deer by the tail. A helpful farmer then tells them to pull up by its horns, this that is easier but they then realise they're pulling in the wrong direction! The main point is not to just do the easy thing but do the thing you need to do most efficiently heading in the right direction!
If you're good at giving speeches and able to articulate your points you're more likely to progress up the slippery pole of career progression. Brian Tracy outlines several crucial points to perform a good presentation. If you want to perform an awesome presentation then I highly recommend this book.
The one point he stresses throughout is practice, having several dry runs including pronouncing out loud is very important. Make sure to get the time correct, know your audience in desail, not just the demographics but what they want to obtain from the presentation. Make reference or acknowledge any recent pertinent events that have happened locally.
When you present hold your hands forward smile and keep an upright body posture. Book mentions the importance of dressing up for the occasion (as opposed to dressing down). Interesting method to overcome overthinking and being nervous about the crowd think of you, they are on your side. Suggests the audience are behind you and want a good presentation that's useful. Similar to a cinema, they don't go hoping to see a bad film!
Contains tips about interacting in smaller meetings, for example if there's somebody who opposes your view rather than having them sit opposite you instead sit close to them by your side so that you don't feel unnecessarily antagonistic towards each other.
When ending the speech it's important to do so powerfully. Often the format of a speech is: this is what I'm going to tell you, this is what I am telling you and this is what I told you. When finished stand up and stay still, when somebody starts clapping look at them smile and say thank you to this person. Keep doing this to others who clap, if somebody starts to give a standing clap keep doing the same to encourages others to obtain a standing ovation.
Consider changing statements to questions such as do you know how many .... this does per minute? Then say the answer. This technique can bring people's attention to the fact. Of course remember to vary the speed of your voice and tone accordingly to add impact.
Has a nice story about two people pulling a (dead) deer by the tail. A helpful farmer then tells them to pull up by its horns, this that is easier but they then realise they're pulling in the wrong direction! The main point is not to just do the easy thing but do the thing you need to do most efficiently heading in the right direction!
October 25, 2020
Bạn có bao gi� lắp ba lắp bắp khi đứng nói trước đám đông? Hay trong cuộc trò chuyện của đám bạn? Có lúc nào miệng bạn đang nói và trong đầu bạn lại hỏi: Mình đang nói gì th� này? Phải tiếp tục câu chuyện th� nào đây? Làm th� nào đ� mọi người chú ý vào câu chuyện của mình?
Thì đây là cuốn sách dành cho bạn. Cuối sách đưa ra những hướng dẫn giúp bạn có th� luyện tập đ� nói chuyện hay thuyết trình cuốn hút hơn.
Tuy nhiên có một điều tôi muốn chú ý là: "Dù bạn có đọc nhiều lần cuốn này bao nhiêu lần đi chăng nữa thì chưa chắc bạn đã khắc phục được nỗi s� khi đứng trước đám đông đâu."
Giống như việc bạn muốn bơi giỏi, bạn chẳng th� nào ngồi nghe huấn luyện viên dạy hít, th� sao cho đúng, hay động tác đưa tay, chân như th� nào đ� có th� tiến v� phía trước mà không bước xuống h� bơi đ� thực hành thì bạn chẳng bao gi� có th� bơi được đâu. :v
Hãy c� nói, nói, nói thật nhiều dù cho bạn đang � một mình, thì c� nói đi, nói nhiều bon mồm thì bạn s� quen thôi...
C� lên ^^
Thì đây là cuốn sách dành cho bạn. Cuối sách đưa ra những hướng dẫn giúp bạn có th� luyện tập đ� nói chuyện hay thuyết trình cuốn hút hơn.
Tuy nhiên có một điều tôi muốn chú ý là: "Dù bạn có đọc nhiều lần cuốn này bao nhiêu lần đi chăng nữa thì chưa chắc bạn đã khắc phục được nỗi s� khi đứng trước đám đông đâu."
Giống như việc bạn muốn bơi giỏi, bạn chẳng th� nào ngồi nghe huấn luyện viên dạy hít, th� sao cho đúng, hay động tác đưa tay, chân như th� nào đ� có th� tiến v� phía trước mà không bước xuống h� bơi đ� thực hành thì bạn chẳng bao gi� có th� bơi được đâu. :v
Hãy c� nói, nói, nói thật nhiều dù cho bạn đang � một mình, thì c� nói đi, nói nhiều bon mồm thì bạn s� quen thôi...
C� lên ^^
June 17, 2021
There is no doubt that public speaking is one of the biggest challenges an ordinary person can face at a point of time in his life. Therefore, it is compulsory that we must strive to overcome our fear and improve our talking skills.
This book is no doubt another masterpiece of Brian Tracy. He not only shares various different skills but also gives a clear-cut blueprint about any kind of speech.
It is recommended to all those people who are aspiring to become good speakers or those students who have present any topic in their presentation.
There is a lot of repitition in the book but the final chapter was awesome.
This book is no doubt another masterpiece of Brian Tracy. He not only shares various different skills but also gives a clear-cut blueprint about any kind of speech.
It is recommended to all those people who are aspiring to become good speakers or those students who have present any topic in their presentation.
There is a lot of repitition in the book but the final chapter was awesome.
June 24, 2022
The book from the beginning, starts to build confidence little by little and by the end make you a good presenter ( at least in your mind ).
It highlights the pain, problem, need and the goal of picking up this book. Then, builds upon real life examples from the authors life, highlights tips and techniques to improve your speaking/ presentation skills.
5 stars to the author to demonstrate a working example of his approach, by writing this book.
However, I remain skeptical about the few of author's proposals, whether the things he mentioned works. Trying out the same to get a practical idea.
It highlights the pain, problem, need and the goal of picking up this book. Then, builds upon real life examples from the authors life, highlights tips and techniques to improve your speaking/ presentation skills.
5 stars to the author to demonstrate a working example of his approach, by writing this book.
However, I remain skeptical about the few of author's proposals, whether the things he mentioned works. Trying out the same to get a practical idea.
May 31, 2011
Brian Tracy's chapter on speaking / presenting to small groups is useful. Elsewhere in the book he repeatedly admonishes that "hotels lie [about room setup, a/c, etc.]". I think that his message begins to get lost as he pursues his personal agenda against hotels.
I listened to the unabridged version read by the author which is a good length for a non-fiction audiobook and an easy listen ... if you don't mind his railing on about hotels.
I listened to the unabridged version read by the author which is a good length for a non-fiction audiobook and an easy listen ... if you don't mind his railing on about hotels.
May 8, 2018
Great book. It lays out effective and actionable techniques that can be used while preparing and delivering presentations. I love how Brian emphasizes that "Excellent Speaking is Learnable", "Every master was once a disaster", "The Only Limit Is You", "Like watching a movie as an example" that helps motivates new speakers or people struggling on public speaking. It helps me realize that the only way to be better at speaking is just to Speak, Speak, Speak, Speak and Speak.
May 30, 2016
A fine collection of proven points and anecdotes that can jump start the road to a glorious career in public speaking or any other field by using the knowledge in meetings, etc.
Recommended to those who need tips on how to improve their speaking skills in meetings, public speeches and in sales.
Recommended to those who need tips on how to improve their speaking skills in meetings, public speeches and in sales.
December 21, 2021
من فکر میکرد� این کتاب برای اینه که کسایی مثل من که نمیتوانن� خوب صحبت کنند و موقع حرف زدن به تته پته میافت� رو فن بیانشون رو تقویت میکن�.
اما...
به درد کسایی میخوره که میخوان سخنرانی کنند و یا دانشجویانی که پرزنت دارند.
اگه یه روزی بخوام سخنرانی کنم حتما این کتاب رو دوباره میخوان�.
اما...
به درد کسایی میخوره که میخوان سخنرانی کنند و یا دانشجویانی که پرزنت دارند.
اگه یه روزی بخوام سخنرانی کنم حتما این کتاب رو دوباره میخوان�.
November 17, 2014
No getting around it - this guy is PRO all the way. These tools are going to help improve the skills needed for leadership, as well.
April 28, 2018
Probably one of the best books I've read about public speaking. He actually gives tips and advice that are useful. I'll read it again and take better notes.
May 6, 2018
If you want to be a good speaker, you should learn from the best. Brian Tracy is one of the most renowned speakers in the world. This books authored by him told you how to be a good speaker.
July 27, 2022
برای بیزینسمن ها و افراد تجاری بسیار به درد بخوره
March 26, 2017
Such an amazing book written by Brian Tracy.
I am giving it 3 out of 5 because the man really pours out golden straightforward ideas and practices that helps in public speaking and few touches and sales and marketing since both topics are mutually exclusive.
One point I didn't like about the book:
- It seems quite horrendously repetitive to a point you think that the writer hasn't revised the book prior publishing it.
- Many of the practices seem to have been quoted from other books like Dale carnegie.
However at most the books is quite easy read and offers many techniques and word of advise on handling different situations from the point you reached to give a speech to the point where you ask the people on your performance.
I would definitely advise to read it.
For more Audio and Book Review you can check Acevation at
Sound cloud
Youtube
Peace And Love.
I am giving it 3 out of 5 because the man really pours out golden straightforward ideas and practices that helps in public speaking and few touches and sales and marketing since both topics are mutually exclusive.
One point I didn't like about the book:
- It seems quite horrendously repetitive to a point you think that the writer hasn't revised the book prior publishing it.
- Many of the practices seem to have been quoted from other books like Dale carnegie.
However at most the books is quite easy read and offers many techniques and word of advise on handling different situations from the point you reached to give a speech to the point where you ask the people on your performance.
I would definitely advise to read it.
For more Audio and Book Review you can check Acevation at
Sound cloud
Youtube
Peace And Love.
July 19, 2021
I loved this audio program! So many useful tips, and I could really hear how intentional Brian's approach is to speaking. I took tons of notes and have many follow-ups, including:
The memory strategies for planning and remembering your talking points
The strategies for relaxing when public speaking (wiggling your toes!)
How he gives the WHY behind effective tips
His emphasis on building likability as a persuasion and influence tactic (his public persona is so masterful at this)
Psychology mechanisms to have the audience react the way you want them to.
e.g. ‘once upon a time� - regresses the audience to a childlike mental state, or
‘I’ve got some good news’� basically a sales pitch of what’s in it for you (the audience) to excite them, inspire them, motivate them, and keep them listening. Super interesting techniques.
What an impressive guy! Thanks Brian!
The memory strategies for planning and remembering your talking points
The strategies for relaxing when public speaking (wiggling your toes!)
How he gives the WHY behind effective tips
His emphasis on building likability as a persuasion and influence tactic (his public persona is so masterful at this)
Psychology mechanisms to have the audience react the way you want them to.
e.g. ‘once upon a time� - regresses the audience to a childlike mental state, or
‘I’ve got some good news’� basically a sales pitch of what’s in it for you (the audience) to excite them, inspire them, motivate them, and keep them listening. Super interesting techniques.
What an impressive guy! Thanks Brian!
September 17, 2019
Mình đang tìm một quyển sách đ� luyện t� tin khi giao tiếp thì gặp quyển này, quyển sách cần cho các diễn gi�, giảng viên hướng dẫn cách thuyết trình trước nhiều người v� một ch� đ� có chuẩn b� trước ch� không phải cách nói chuyện t� tin đ� bảo v� quan điểm cá nhân như mình mong muốn. Quyển sách này viết đầy đ� cách chuẩn b� trước khi thuyết trình t� soạn bài, cách b� trí phòng thuyết trình, chọn phòng thuyết trình, các lỗi thường gặp khi thuyết trình, các khó khăn và lời nói dối của khách sạn cho thuê hội trường nhưng không thấy nói nhiều v� cách luyện nói, dẫn chứng sơ xài không thuyết phục. Nhìn chung các nhà giáo, diễn gi� có th� cần quyển sách này.
March 4, 2018
This book gave great tools to speak to gain respect and present to groups. He discussed what make a great speaker and what does not. There were many great ideas and speaking styles discussed. I found it very enlightening and educational.
I listened to this on audio, and I could hear the pages being turned as he spoke. It was very distracting and it took away for what he was saying. Editing did not do their job on this audio book.
I listened to this on audio, and I could hear the pages being turned as he spoke. It was very distracting and it took away for what he was saying. Editing did not do their job on this audio book.
January 15, 2019
The book is all about how to make a good Presentation. Things to be prepare:
- Content of the speech. It must have a clear purpose and strong message
- Practice, practice, practice
- Come early to double check Audio, Temperature, Seating...
- A surprising opening as well as a memorable ending
...
The problem is how repetitive the info is. Chapter 7 and 9 are just summaries and paraphrases of previous chapters.
- Content of the speech. It must have a clear purpose and strong message
- Practice, practice, practice
- Come early to double check Audio, Temperature, Seating...
- A surprising opening as well as a memorable ending
...
The problem is how repetitive the info is. Chapter 7 and 9 are just summaries and paraphrases of previous chapters.
June 9, 2024
Wow. Praise for the book “Speak to Win : How to present with Power in any situation�
Truly this is a good fundamental book for those who inspired and inclined to become an inspiration Public Speaking.
Indeed the author provides a good comprehensive overview of the in and out experience of Public Speaking. There is a step-by-step guides to prepare anyone who want to embark on public speaking careers.
Truly this is a good fundamental book for those who inspired and inclined to become an inspiration Public Speaking.
Indeed the author provides a good comprehensive overview of the in and out experience of Public Speaking. There is a step-by-step guides to prepare anyone who want to embark on public speaking careers.
June 15, 2017
Great book, recommended for public speaker
This book cover pretty much everything on how to be a better speaker and communicator. However, it emphasizes more to public speaking. Not exactly the book you are looking for engaging people in social situation, sales, company's meeting, etc. Mainly because the writer is a famous public speaker.
This book cover pretty much everything on how to be a better speaker and communicator. However, it emphasizes more to public speaking. Not exactly the book you are looking for engaging people in social situation, sales, company's meeting, etc. Mainly because the writer is a famous public speaker.
March 5, 2019
Absolutely incredible for ANYONE whether you want to be a professional speaker or not. The timeless strategies for becoming an amazing presenter put this book on par with the people skills advice in How to Win Friends and Influence People. Will lead to far greater success in both professional and personal life when you can effectively get your message across.
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