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Whip The Horses' Eyes

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        From time to time when I was in junior and senior high school, we used to take interest surveys and aptitude tests, presumably to help us discover what we would likely be when we grew up. You know the kind I mean: a swollen packet of multiple answer statements and questions designed to help you uncover your hidden strengths and interests and, in turn, your true calling in life. The survey would ask you to answer Yes or No or require you to decide between Strongly Agree, Agree, Somewhat Agree , have No Opinion, Disagree, Somewhat Disagree , or Strongly Disagree with such penetrating queries as "Do you enjoy presenting yourself publicly, playing roles, showing off?" "I prefer to work with others," "Do you enjoy thinking up or seeking new solutions to problems?" "I prefer to follow guidelines precisely and meet strict standards of accuracy," "I like to write," and "I like to work with numbers." Many of the stat...