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A great trick that i learned having worked as a screenwriter for many years, the way screenwriters work, is they break the project down into three-act structure: act 1, act 2, act 3. i think that is a great way to break down any project, whether it's a new business or anything at all.
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A Great Trick That I Learned Having

Steven Pressfield
A great trick that i learned having worked as a screenwriter for many years, the way screenwriters work, is they break the project down into three-act structure: act 1, act 2, act 3. i think that is a great way to break down any project, whether it's a new business or anything at all.
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