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Opinion: stop chasing 10,000 steps

Consistency beats a big number you never reach.

Opinion: stop chasing 10,000 steps
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I have watched this debate for years, and the same arguments keep coming back.

The fix is not complicated. It needs patience, a small budget and someone willing to own it.

If we get this right, the people who benefit most will be the ones we hear from least.

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