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    Strong Back, Soft Front

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    Sean FargoPublished October 16, 2017 · Updated February 16, 2026 · 1 min read

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    Strong Back, Soft Front

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    Frank Ostaseski says to live in this world, we need a strong back and that is not enough. We need a soft front. Usually, we have it the other way around.

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