Résumé Tip: When All Else Fails
When all else fails: solve an inconsistent system to get 0 = 1, then multiply by (Me − Your Ideal Candidate) to 'prove' Your Ideal Candidate = Me.
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When all else fails: solve an inconsistent system to get 0 = 1, then multiply by (Me − Your Ideal Candidate) to 'prove' Your Ideal Candidate = Me.