Beste McKeown podcasts (2025)

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364. The Power of Being Shameless, Selfish, and Nosy with Jenny Wood 1:01:40

2d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you truly want is the courage to begin? In this episode, I speak with Jenny Wood—former Google executive and author of Wild Courage—about what it means to pursue the essential with boldness. Jenny shares how she walked away from a high-powered role to write the book she felt called to create.…

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363. Maximal Fitness with Minimum Time with Ben Greenfield (Part 2) 42:13

2M ago42:13

42:13

Greg and guest Ben Greenfield continue in this Part 2 conversation about endurance training strategies, focusing on preparing for Ironman triathlons. Ben shares insights on pacing, nutrition, and psychological resilience, offering tips from the trenches for race day success. They explore the challenges of juggling athletic goals with personal life,…

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362. Maximal Fitness with Minimum Time with Ben Greenfield (Part 1) 40:55

2M ago40:55

40:55

Greg chats with Ben Greenfield, a trailblazer in health and human optimization, about unlocking potential and redefining personal limits. We put a magnifying glass onto Ben's journey from novice to Ironman, and discover two key breakthroughs: a time-efficient high-intensity training method and a game-changing nutrition strategy for optimal enduranc…

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361. The Journal as a Superpower with Derek Sivers 58:26

2M ago58:26

58:26

Greg speaks with Derek Sivers, an entrepreneur and thinker, exploring the power of perspective in shaping life's outcomes. They explore the concept of "useful, not true," emphasizing the flexibility and mindset required to break away from limiting narratives. Sivers shares personal insights on journaling as a tool for processing thoughts and decisi…

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360. What's Essential: The Disciplined Pursuit of Home with Drew & Linda Scott (Replay) 48:03

3M ago48:03

48:03

Drew and Linda Scott go into detail on their vastly different upbringings, and how their parents and families have molded them into the people they are today. Greg, Drew and Linda discuss how the world can be changed for the better, and the individual steps it takes each person along the way to create an effective and lasting change. Join my weekly…

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359. Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want with Courtney Carver 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

Greg speaks with Courtney Carver, author of the upcoming book "Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want," exploring practices for simplicity and rest in a complex world. They discuss the crucial concept of resting first, creating personal rituals like Little Saturday, and using the metaphor of a circle to prioritize what …

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358. Inside the Mind of a CIA Operative with Jeffrey Sanow 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Greg engages with Jeffrey Sanow, a former CIA senior intelligence officer, to explore the nuances of decision-making under pressure and the art of interpersonal communication. Jeffrey shares insights from his career, highlighting strategies for effective manipulation and persuasion, the importance of understanding others, and the balance between pr…

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357. The Art of Listening with Anna McKeown 52:49

4M ago52:49

52:49

Greg and Anna McKeown discuss the art of listening, exploring its transformative power in relationships. They discuss a pivotal moment from their dating history where effective listening shifted their connection and emphasized how empathic communication fosters understanding. Drawing insights from Carl Rogers' listening techniques, they share perso…

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356. Becoming the Family Hero: Revolutionary Ideas for Legacy Building with Moses Kagan 54:52

4M ago54:52

54:52

Join Greg and Moses Kagan as they dive into an insightful discussion on entrepreneurship, intergenerational wealth, and the power of gratitude. Moses shares his journey from a tech startup to founding Adaptive Realty, emphasizing the importance of ownership and relationships. The conversation explores narrative, legacy, and the pivotal role of reco…

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355. How to Find Your Purpose and Master Essentialism with Tim Ferriss 1:33:12

4M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Greg and Tim Ferriss dive into the art of prioritizing meaningful relationships and self-transcendence in this reflective conversation. They explore the concept of focusing on essential connections, sharing insights on setting priorities, fostering secure attachments, and tackling life's distractions. Tune in to discover how these thought leaders p…

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354. Anti-Time Management with Richie Norton (Part 1) (Replay) 45:38

5M ago45:38

45:38

In Part 1 of my conversation with Richie Norton, we discussed his countercultural but transformational approach to time management, program stacking and how they can help you generate huge results. In today's episode, Richie and I are picking up where we left off to talk about the importance of changing how you are paid. Listen in for the stories a…

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353. The Art of Asking More Beautiful Questions with Warren Berger 57:40

5M ago57:40

57:40

Warren Berger is a bestselling author, journalist, and an expert in innovation and creativity. He is best known for his book, "A More Beautiful Question," where he explores the power of asking thoughtful, transformative questions to drive innovation and change. Warren has been featured in several publications including The New York Times, Wired mag…

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352. Turning Chaos Into Clarity with Alison Jones (Replay) 36:19

6M ago36:19

36:19

Have you ever felt like there were just too many tabs open in your mind? Today, I've invited Alison Jones, the author of Exploratory Writing: Everyday Magic for Life and Work. By the end of this episode, you will have the simplest of tools that can produce extraordinary results. You'll discover an idea so simple, you'll get it immediately, and yet …

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351. Discover Clarity with the Essentialism Planner 20:32

6M ago20:32

20:32

Join Greg as he introduces the Essentialism Planner, a tool designed to help individuals focus on what truly matters. Drawing from personal experiences and a decade of development, Greg guides listeners through key components of the planner, including the personal quarterly offsite, weekly design sessions, and the transformative power half-hour. Le…

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350. Discovering Personal Agency Through the Panic Proof Protocol with Dr. Nicole Cain 55:43

6M ago55:43

55:43

Dr. Nicole Cain is a respected authority in psychiatry, clinical psychology, and naturopathy, with extensive experience in both mental and holistic health care. She has authored a book addressing the treatment and prevention of panic—a subject deeply personal to her, driven by her battle with anxiety and her professional pursuit to empower individu…

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349. Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir 51:14

6M ago51:14

51:14

Israa Nasir is a distinguished author and therapist known for her work on mental health and productivity. She is the author of "Toxic Productivity: How to Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More." Nasir's expertise lies in helping individuals navigate the intricacies of productivity culture and identity, especiall…

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348. Family History and the Search for Meaning with Stephen Riggio 50:57

7M ago50:57

50:57

Stephen Riggio is a visionary leader and former CEO of Barnes & Noble, where he played a crucial role in its transformation into the largest bookselling chain in the United States. His extensive career in the book industry, spanning over four decades, includes pioneering work in e-commerce and publishing. Beyond corporate endeavors, Riggio is deepl…

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347. Unlocking AI's Potential with Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, and Henrik Werdelin (Part 2) 34:25

7M ago34:25

34:25

About the Guests: Jeremy Utley: A notable faculty member at Stanford University's D School and author of "Idea Flow: The Only Business Metric That Matters." Jeremy is known for his research and insights into creativity, innovation, and the interplay between human cognition and technology. He has been instrumental in exploring the applications of AI…

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346. Unlocking AI's Potential with Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, and Henrik Werdelin (Part 1) 42:42

7M ago42:42

42:42

About the Guests: Jeremy Utley: A notable faculty member at Stanford University's D School and author of "Idea Flow: The Only Business Metric That Matters." Jeremy is known for his research and insights into creativity, innovation, and the interplay between human cognition and technology. He has been instrumental in exploring the applications of AI…

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345. This is Strategy with Seth Godin (Part 2) 29:40

7M ago29:40

29:40

Seth Godin is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and thought leader in marketing and business. With over 20 published books, including bestsellers like "Purple Cow" and "Tribes," he has reshaped how we think about marketing strategies, leadership, and creative innovation. Known for his daily blog that reaches an extensive readership, Seth is a pivota…

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344. This is Strategy with Seth Godin (Part 1) 34:17

7M ago34:17

34:17

Seth Godin is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and thought leader in marketing and business. With over 20 published books, including bestsellers like "Purple Cow" and "Tribes," he has reshaped how we think about marketing strategies, leadership, and creative innovation. Known for his daily blog that reaches an extensive readership, Seth is a pivota…

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343. 10 Years of Essentialism 12:01

7M ago12:01

12:01

Episode Summary: In this solo episode, Greg marks the tenth anniversary of his influential book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less." Reflecting on a decade of impact, Greg shares anecdotes from readers and companies that have embraced the core principles of focusing on what truly matters while eliminating the non-essential. Greg recount…

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342. How Limits Make You Limitless (Replay) 35:07

7M ago35:07

35:07

Have you ever felt like you have the ability to make a greater contribution to your work, your family, or society, but you've run out of space in your life? Or maybe you've noticed that the busier you get, the less time you have for personal growth? Feeling like you have untapped potential is an epidemic in today's fast-paced culture. That's why I …

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341. Machine Living: Operating System for Your Life with Rob Dyrdek (Part 2) 51:44

7M ago51:44

51:44

Have you ever had the sense that you had greater potential than your current life requires or even allows you to produce? Do you ever feel like there's a lot more inside of you, but you are already so busy, you can't possibly get to any of it. By the end of this part 2 episode with Rob Dyrdek, you will have a vision of what you have to create in or…

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340. Systems You Need to 10X with Rob Dyrdek (Part 1) (Replay) 52:48

8M ago52:48

52:48

Robert Stanley Dyrdek is many things. He's an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He's possibly best known for his reality shows 'Rob and Big', 'Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory', and 'Ridiculousness', but none of that does it justice. Every time I talk to Rob Dyrdek, I feel like I'm seeing a pow…

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339. Navigating Ethics in Afghan Journalism with Saad Mohseni (Part 2) 38:40

8M ago38:40

38:40

Saad Mohseni, the visionary co-founder and executive officer of Moby Group, shares his remarkable journey from London to Kabul in our latest episode. Born to Afghan parents and having traversed the globe, Saad found himself in the heart of Afghanistan in 2002, where his modest radio station blossomed into the nation's largest media company. Despite…

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338. Navigating Ethics in Afghan Journalism with Saad Mohseni (Part 1) 28:29

8M ago28:29

28:29

Saad Mohseni, the visionary co-founder and executive officer of Moby Group, shares his remarkable journey from London to Kabul in our latest episode. Born to Afghan parents and having traversed the globe, Saad found himself in the heart of Afghanistan in 2002, where his modest radio station blossomed into the nation's largest media company. Despite…

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337. Why Polarization is a Bigger Threat than You Think with Tim Shriver (Part 2) 38:04

8M ago38:04

38:04

Tim Shriver is an acclaimed advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities, serving as the chairman of the Special Olympics. He has an extensive family legacy, being the son of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver, and a nephew to President John F. Kennedy. Tim has committed his life to numerous social causes, particularly emphasizin…

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336. Why Polarization is a Bigger Threat than You Think with Tim Shriver (Part 1) 37:49

8M ago37:49

37:49

Tim Shriver is an acclaimed advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities, serving as the chairman of the Special Olympics. He has an extensive family legacy, being the son of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver, and a nephew to President John F. Kennedy. Tim has committed his life to numerous social causes, particularly emphasizin…

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335. Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership with The Clark Family (Part 2) 35:33

8M ago35:33

35:33

About the Guests: Kim Clark: Former Dean of Harvard Business School and President of BYU Idaho. He has an extensive career in academia and leadership, shaping and leading renowned educational institutions. Jonathan Clark: A PhD from Harvard and currently a professor at the University of Texas. Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge from both his exe…

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334. Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership with The Clark Family (Part 1) 35:25

8M ago35:25

35:25

About the Guests: Kim Clark: Former Dean of Harvard Business School and President of BYU Idaho. He has an extensive career in academia and leadership, shaping and leading renowned educational institutions. Jonathan Clark: A PhD from Harvard and currently a professor at the University of Texas. Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge from both his exe…

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333. Inside the Trump Administration with Wilbur Ross (Part 2) 33:53

8M ago33:53

33:53

Wilbur Ross is a prominent figure in global finance with over half a century of experience in investment banking and private equity. Named among Bloomberg Markets' 50 most influential people in global finance, Ross has built a significant legacy. He served as the 39th US Secretary of Commerce under the Trump administration. Known for his expertise …

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332. Inside the Trump Administration with Wilbur Ross (Part 1) 42:04

8M ago42:04

42:04

Wilbur Ross is a prominent figure in global finance with over half a century of experience in investment banking and private equity. Named among Bloomberg Markets' 50 most influential people in global finance, Ross has built a significant legacy. He served as the 39th US Secretary of Commerce under the Trump administration. Known for his expertise …

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331. You Only Die Once: The Ultimate Guide to a Life with No Regrets with Jodi Wellman (Part 2) 34:09

9M ago34:09

34:09

About the Guest: Jodi Wellman is the author of You Only Die Once, a book that approaches the topic of living a meaningful life with a darkly humorous twist. With a career spanning 25 years, Jodi is a seasoned positive psychologist, executive coach, and founder who has delivered keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs. She collaborates with some …

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330. You Only Die Once: The Ultimate Guide to a Life with No Regrets with Jodi Wellman (Part 1) 31:17

9M ago31:17

31:17

About the Guest: Jodi Wellman is the author of You Only Die Once, a book that approaches the topic of living a meaningful life with a darkly humorous twist. With a career spanning 25 years, Jodi is a seasoned positive psychologist, executive coach, and founder who has delivered keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs. She collaborates with some …

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329. Hyperefficient with Dr. Mithu Storoni (Part 2) 32:34

9M ago32:34

32:34

About the Guest: Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher, and ophthalmic surgeon. Renowned for her expertise in mental performance and stress management, she advises multinational corporations on optimizing brain function. She is the author of the forthcoming book "Hyperefficient," which explores re…

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328. Hyperefficient with Dr. Mithu Storoni (Part 1) 33:34

9M ago33:34

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About the Guest: Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher, and ophthalmic surgeon. Renowned for her expertise in mental performance and stress management, she advises multinational corporations on optimizing brain function. She is the author of the forthcoming book "Hyperefficient," which explores re…

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327. How to Maximize Your Legacy: Insights from Marshall Goldsmith (Part 2) 31:03

9M ago31:03

31:03

About the Guest: Marshall Goldsmith is the world-renowned leadership thinker and executive coach recognized as the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the world. Over a celebrated career spanning decades, he has guided over 150 major CEOs and their management teams to reach new heights of effectiveness. Marshall has authored 56 books…

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326. How to Maximize Your Legacy: Insights from Marshall Goldsmith (Part 1) 36:04

9M ago36:04

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About the Guest: Marshall Goldsmith is the world-renowned leadership thinker and executive coach recognized as the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the world. Over a celebrated career spanning decades, he has guided over 150 major CEOs and their management teams to reach new heights of effectiveness. Marshall has authored 56 books…

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325. The Strength of Weak Ties (Replay) 17:15

9M ago17:15

17:15

Join me as I uncover the surprising power of weak ties, a concept coined by sociologist Mark S. Granovetter, which plays a pivotal role in our lives more than we ever imagined. Listen in as I discuss Granovetter's groundbreaking findings on the importance of casual acquaintances in job searches and the immense influence of weak ties in the digital …

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324. Designing a Day that Really Matters (Replay) 29:14

9M ago29:14

29:14

What's the most important thing you need to do today? Today I will share a powerful story or two, something counterintuitive I've learned and some highly actionable advice. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to get clear on the most important thing you need to do today, every day. Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and cou…

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323. Humans Weren't Designed For This (Replay) 29:14

10M ago29:14

29:14

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution to get healthier? It's an annual tradition to sign up for gym memberships and then never to use them. It's so established that the entire gym business model is based upon people not actually using the service. After all, it's long been thought that to significantly improve your mental and physical health ta…

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322. A Tale of Two Billionaires (Replay) 19:48

10M ago19:48

19:48

Have you ever wondered how America's wealthiest families manage their fortunes across generations? A lot of people think it's all about the initial success, the sheer magnitude of the wealth itself, but that is wrong. What we know now is that there is a single rule that makes the difference between intergenerational wealth and being broke. By the e…

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321. Curiosity Is a Discipline (Replay) 15:24

10M ago15:24

15:24

Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to have a hunger for knowledge and new experiences? Many people believe that curiosity is just an inborn trait, but the truth is it's a powerful discipline that can be cultivated. In this episode, we'll delve into one of the most extraordinary relationships in Silicon Valley history to inspire us i…

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320. Choose Purpose Over Position (Replay) 29:45

10M ago29:45

29:45

Episode Summary: Greg shares a captivating story from his experience at Disneyland to illustrate the importance of looking beyond positions to find purpose in negotiations. He emphasizes the transformative power of focusing on purpose and seeking creative solutions rather than getting stuck in positional thinking. By shifting the perspective from a…

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319. Design a Personalized Essential Daily Routine With the Help of AI (Replay) 17:32

10M ago17:32

17:32

What if you could design a personalized essentialist daily routine in seconds? This is part three of a multi-part series about how to use AI to make a more essentialist, effortless lifestyle. By the end of this episode, you will be able to make AI your servant rather than your master in setting up your daily routine. Join my weekly newsletter. Lear…

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318. The 1-2-3 Method (Replay) 15:37

10M ago15:37

15:37

Do you ever feel that your life is becoming more and more reactive? Even where you get good things done in a day, you still feel like your life is living you rather than you intentionally living your life? Well, in today's episode, I'm going to share with you the 1-2-3 Method. It's simple, it's clear, and it's something that you can utilize today a…

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317. Good Power: How Ginni Rometty Redefined Leadership and Influence (Part 2) 46:55

10M ago46:55

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About the Guest: Ginni Rometty is the former Chairman and CEO of IBM, where she led one of the most significant transformations in the company’s history. She reinvented half of IBM's portfolio and launched a $25 billion hybrid cloud business, positioning IBM as a leader in AI and quantum computing. Beyond her technical prowess, Ginni initiated inno…

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316. Good Power: How Ginni Rometty Redefined Leadership and Influence (Part 1) 44:12

10M ago44:12

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About the Guest: Ginni Rometty is the former Chairman and CEO of IBM, where she led one of the most significant transformations in the company’s history. She reinvented half of IBM's portfolio and launched a $25 billion hybrid cloud business, positioning IBM as a leader in AI and quantum computing. Beyond her technical prowess, Ginni initiated inno…

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315. The Art of Meaningful Relationships (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 4) (Replay) 25:37

11M ago25:37

25:37

Join me as we ponder the turning of the calendar to 2024, a time for introspection and goal-setting. But this year, we're taking a different approach, asking not just 'what' but 'who' is important in our lives. I discuss the profound shift from a task-driven to a people-centric perspective, exploring how this reorientation affects leadership, team …

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