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There is a core inside trying to cut in one direction.

  • There are hard parts that can’t be seen from the outside and resistance to cutting. - opposition elements
  • In this case, turn the blade to cut only the surrounding soft part all the way around.
  • Leave hard parts alone.
    • Exposure to air weakens the hard parts. - Environmental Changes - transparency
    • Or create an opportunity for someone else to cut
    • I’ll go find another kind of blade.
  • Or cut again.
    • The elimination of the surrounding area allows the force to act directly on the core.

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