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Simplicity: How to take down Amazon

Easy to understand. The Simple Plan to take down Amazon

Drivers side mirror. Objects in the mirror maybe closer than they appear. So what? What about the blind spot? Have we all come to terms with the fact that there is a blind spot that when overlooked can create a chaotic crash leaving a large pileup, huge traffic jams and millions of dollars in damage not to mention the impact on so many lives directly and indirectly?

When we're driving how do we handle the blind spot? We've learned to drive safely by looking both ways behind us and using the rear view mirror to confirm that it's safe to change lanes.

Imagine a company driving with a blind spot. Day in and day out this company maneuvers the ever changing roads to make it to its destination.

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What happens when this company becomes so comfortable with driving these familiar roads that it forgets about the blind spot?

Will overlooking the blind spot put other drivers in danger?

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As we go through our daily lives we must assess how our communities are being impacted by drivers that overlook the blind spot.

It's a simple mistake but it can put many at risk.

There is a simple solution.

Remove the wheels. When rubber no longer meets the road, the risk of being in danger from a driver that overlooks the blind spot will cease to exist.

When it comes to the creation of a standard vehicle what's the lowest common denominator?

The answer may surprise you. It's simple in it's form and vitally important for communities across the globe.

Before you make another purchase from a company that overlooks the blind spot ask yourself: "does this article make any sense"? If the answer is "No" please consider the idea of making the purchase in a local retailer.

It may be one of the safest things you ever do.

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