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Inspiration - go for a walk in the woods, that's where the ideas are

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A year or so back I came across Better now called IOVIA, and their philosophy really made me think and identify with the founders Steve Jennings and Shelley Kuiper:

A few notable quotes;

Unemployable, but amazing
The team that eats together, stays together
Go for a walk in the woods, that's where the ideas are

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