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Introduction

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Defining Tasks

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Getting Started

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Training Questions and Answers

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"It just got real."

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"Those first steps leave footprints on your heart forever."

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"Achievement unlocked."

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"Go baby go!"

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“Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk.” ― Walt Disney

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"It was a big day in our house."

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"That's one small step for baby"

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"Baby steps still get you there"

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"Going the distance"

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"I like to move it, move it"

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"It's go time"

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"Walking is easy... stopping is a whole other thing"

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"This changes everything"

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"Always on the move"

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