What is *Small Move, Big Change* by Caroline L. Arnold about?

*Small Move, Big Change* teaches readers to achieve lasting personal growth through **microresolutions**—small, specific behavioral changes that gradually rewire habits. Instead of vague goals like "lose weight," Arnold advocates targeted actions like "brush teeth at 8 PM to avoid late snacking." The book blends neuroscience, case studies, and practical frameworks to show how incremental shifts in routines create permanent transformation.

Who should read *Small Move, Big Change*?

This book suits frustrated goal-setters struggling with traditional resolutions, professionals seeking productivity hacks, and anyone aiming to improve health, finances, or relationships through sustainable habits. Its actionable approach appeals to fans of *Atomic Habits* or *The Power of Habit* who want concrete, science-backed strategies.

Is *Small Move, Big Change* worth reading?

Yes—readers praise its fresh take on habit formation, with 85% of Goodreads reviewers rating it 4+ stars. It’s particularly valuable for those seeking a structured, non-overwhelming method to tackle procrastination or lifestyle changes. Critics note it’s repetitive, but most agree its practicality outweighs this.

What are microresolutions and how do they work?

**Microresolutions** are hyper-specific behavioral targets (e.g., "place workout clothes by the bed nightly") designed to bypass willpower depletion. Unlike vague resolutions, they focus on *actions*, not outcomes, and leverage habit loops. Arnold’s research shows consistent practice for 3-4 weeks embeds these into autopilot routines.

Can you give examples of microresolutions from the book?

- **Sleep**: Set a 10 PM "device curfew" to improve sleep quality. - **Finance**: Automate a $5 daily transfer to savings. - **Fitness**: Do 2 push-ups after every bathroom break. These tiny wins build momentum for larger transformations.

What are the seven rules of microresolutions?

Arnold’s framework includes: 1. Target a *specific behavior*, not an outcome. 2. Make resolutions "selfish"—personally meaningful. 3. Start with one change; never more than two. 4. Design for daily accountability. 5. Use triggers (e.g., "after breakfast") to reinforce habits. 6. Track progress visually. 7. Celebrate small wins to sustain motivation.

How does *Small Move, Big Change* compare to *Atomic Habits*?

Both emphasize incremental change, but Arnold’s approach is more tactical: *Atomic Habits* explains *why* habits form, while *Small Move* provides a step-by-step system (microresolutions) with direct workplace/family applications. Arnold’s Wall Street background lends a results-focused tone.

What criticisms exist about the microresolution approach?

Some argue it oversimplifies complex psychological barriers to change. Critics say it works best for "surface-level" habits (e.g., organization) but may lack depth for trauma-linked behaviors. However, proponents counter that its simplicity makes it accessible.

Small Move, Big Change

Using Microresolutions to Transform Your Life Permanently

Caroline L. Arnold

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Transform your life through microresolutions - tiny, targeted changes that deliver massive results. CNN's Dr. Walsh claims flossing revolutionized her entire routine! Endorsed by Adam Grant as "a rare self-improvement book that actually works," it's the antidote to failed New Year's resolutions.

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Chapter 1

The Power of Small Moves: Transforming Your Life One Microresolution at a Time

Have you ever wondered why 88% of New Year's resolutions fail by February? Caroline L. Arnold's "Small Move, Big Change" offers a revolutionary approach that has transformed the lives of thousands, including high-profile celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Tim Ferriss, who have publicly endorsed its methods. The book has quietly become a cult classic in Silicon Valley, where tech executives praise its science-backed approach to habit formation. Unlike traditional self-help books that demand wholesale lifestyle changes, Arnold's microresolution methodology has been featured in Harvard Business Review for its practical effectiveness. The secret? Instead of trying to completely reinvent yourself overnight, focus on tiny, specific behavioral changes that create immediate benefits and eventually transform your autopilot habits.

Chapter 2

Why Traditional Resolutions Are Doomed to Fail

Most of us approach self-improvement with grand ambitions that quickly collapse under their own weight. We make "wannabe" resolutions focused on being rather than doing: "I will be fit" instead of "I will walk to work every Monday." These aspirational goals depend entirely on willpower, which research shows is a limited resource that depletes quickly when constantly battling our autopilot habits. Our impatience compounds the problem. After holiday indulgence, we seek quick transformation, hunting for shortcuts and magic formulas. This rushing prevents us from seeing how quiet habits and hidden attitudes sabotage our success. We underestimate our mental and emotional resistance to change-our familiar habits provide comfort, and disrupting these routines creates awkwardness and stress that drives us back to autopilot. Perhaps most damaging is our expectation of failure. Having abandoned so many self-improvement efforts, we anticipate inevitable collapse. Past failures haunt each new attempt, undermining our belief in our ability to sustain progress. As willpower wanes, we find odd comfort in the familiar sensation of giving up. Arnold discovered the power of microresolutions after failing at yet another weight loss attempt. Instead of trying to "be organized," she narrowed her focus to one specific problem-scattered note-taking-and resolved "to put all notes in one notebook." Though initially resistant to this simple change, the specificity and feasibility made it impossible to rationalize failure. After weeks of conscious effort, the notebook habit became automatic, revealing her unconscious resistance to systematic behaviors and transforming her mindset about organization. Building on this success, she created another microresolution targeting conference room cookie consumption, which successfully halted her weight gain. These experiences taught her that significant, permanent change comes through intense, targeted focus on reasonable, limited resolutions that eventually become habits-the foundation of who we are and what we do without conscious thought.

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Chapter 3

The Seven Rules of Microresolutions

To create effective microresolutions, you must follow seven critical rules that make the difference between sustainable change and another failed attempt at self-improvement. First, your microresolution must be something you can actually keep-a "no excuses" commitment limited in scope. Resolutions like "walk everywhere all the time" are doomed, but "walk to work every Monday" is achievable. Overcommitting creates constant renegotiation that depletes the same mental resources needed for self-control, creating what researchers call "decision fatigue." Studies by Vohs and Baumeister found that making decisions taxes the same limited mental resource as exercising self-control, weakening our resolve with each choice. Second, a microresolution isn't something you commit to be but something you commit to do-a specific action, not a wish or philosophy. Vague resolutions like "exercise more" or "snack less" are worthless. You need specificity-which days, what time, what exact action. Your resolution must focus on a specific behavior change, not a result. "Cut my daily candy bar in half" is a measurable action, while "eliminate 100 calories daily" requires constant decisions. For a microresolution to become a habit, you must establish a context by linking it to a time, activity, or situation. The author's resolution to tell herself "It's really just as fast to hang it up" whenever removing her coat created a specific cue-the action of slipping off her coat-that triggered the message preventing clothes from being dropped on chairs. Third, a microresolution delivers immediate, obvious benefits that can be sustained forever. Unlike "wannabe" resolutions that promise future rewards, what you pledge to do is what you get. A resolution to make your bed each morning delivers its benefit immediately and continuously. Resolving to stop saying "I told you so" improves your relationship the very first time you refrain. Getting paid up front for your effort leaves you eager to tackle your next resolution. Fourth, a microresolution must be designed by you, for you, based on observation of your own habits and situation. The author's "dine leisurely" approach increased her food enjoyment so dramatically that she often felt satisfied before finishing her portion, consuming less while enjoying more. This personal approach helped her lose fifteen pounds in six months. Fifth, effective framing adds perspective to your microresolution by engaging your mindset, values, and outlook. Consider how "I resolve to chew my food slowly" becomes more appealing as "I resolve to dine leisurely and savor my food and drink." This shift transforms an admonishment into an affirmation, replacing duty with pleasure. Most people respond better to positive directives than negative ones. A resolution "not to snack" feels restrictive, while "I enjoy dinner so much more when I'm hungry for it" steers toward gratification. Sixth, a microresolution fires on cue-responding to triggers already present in your environment. Cues can be internal (hunger, drowsiness) or environmental (smells, visual triggers). When establishing new behaviors, you can "piggyback" on existing autopilot habits. For disrupting established behaviors, you need to identify specific triggers and tackle them one at a time. Finally, make only two microresolutions at a time. Changing behavior requires rigor and focused attention-both limited resources. A new habit needs time to become neurologically embedded-around four weeks before feeling less awkward and six to eight weeks before feeling natural. Don't rush into new commitments before your current ones are firmly established. With one or two resolutions at a time, you'll still make about twenty life-changing resolutions per year.

Chapter 4

Sleep: The Foundation of Self-Improvement

Despite the well-documented effects of sleep deprivation-reduced strength, impaired reflexes, poor decision-making, and low spirits-nearly three-quarters of American adults get less than six hours of sleep nightly. Many people focus on the desired outcome (earlier bedtime) rather than examining the behavioral patterns preventing it. The microresolution approach requires closely observing your evening habits to identify specific changes that would translate into more consistent sleep. For the author, the solution was simple-preparing for bed immediately after putting her daughter to sleep. By completing all pre-bed tasks before relaxing downstairs, she could simply head to bed when drowsy. This single change, plus a later resolution against computer use after 10pm, gained her ten extra hours of sleep weekly. Research confirms that fatigue undermines self-improvement efforts. Sleep deprivation erodes willpower, making us vulnerable to temptation, especially later in the day. Good sleep provides the mental strength needed for behavioral change, supports weight control by preventing hunger-mimicking energy crashes, improves appearance, enhances athletic performance, and elevates mood. To craft an effective sleep microresolution, examine what keeps you from bed. Often we delay sleep to squeeze more leisure from our day, but there's nothing relaxing about constant exhaustion. For Neil, late-night cookie cravings were actually his body's attempt to stay awake. By resolving "not to snack to stay awake," he addressed both sleep deprivation and weight gain. Television's hypnotic effect often keeps us up past intended bedtimes. Deborah solved this by resolving "to watch only prerecorded television on weeknights," allowing her to view shows at reasonable hours and skip commercials. This disrupted real-time viewing cues and gained her an average of one hour more sleep nightly, making her more productive at work and happier overall.

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Chapter 5

Fitness Through Small Moves

Fitness resolutions consistently top annual resolution lists as we collectively strive to counteract our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Unlike fifty years ago, when physical activity was naturally built into daily routines, today's fitness has become "fit-in-ness"-trying to squeeze exercise into otherwise inactive days. Recent studies reveal sitting is literally killing us. Those who sit six or more hours daily face significantly higher mortality rates-20% higher for men and 40% higher for women. Dr. James Levine of the Mayo Clinic compares an hour workout after a day of sitting to a smoker trying to undo lung damage with an hour of jogging. The good news is that small activity changes yield significant health benefits. Simply standing up every twenty minutes for a two-minute walk helps maintain steady blood sugar and insulin levels. Standing while working burns hundreds more calories daily than sitting. Marissa, though reasonably fit, found herself confined to her cube most workdays. Her microresolution was simple: take the stairs to meetings and the cafeteria in her sixteen-floor office building. With her office on the fourteenth floor and the cafeteria on the fourth, she climbed at least twenty flights daily. Within a week she could charge up without stopping, resulting in four pounds of weight loss and improved stamina. After years of inactivity, Hannah resolved to jog in place for just four minutes every morning before breakfast. Initially, those minutes felt endless, but the reasonable timeframe kept her committed. As the routine became boring rather than tiring, she took her jog outside, gradually extending it to thirty minutes. Starting with that modest four-minute commitment, Hannah eventually lost nearly forty pounds. Despite maintaining a gym membership for years, Lindsay's annual fitness resolutions typically collapsed by February. She changed her approach, resolving only "to go to the gym on Monday nights and row for fifteen minutes." This dramatic reduction shifted her focus from completing grueling workouts to simply showing up-which proved to be the real psychological battle. After many failed attempts, within a year Lindsay had become a dedicated gym-goer through this microresolution approach.

Chapter 6

Transforming Your Relationship with Food

Losing weight tops annual resolution lists yet consistently fails despite the simple chemistry that reduced calories equals weight loss. The problem lies in our unconscious eating habits running on autopilot while dieting demands constant conscious decision-making, depleting our self-control. Sustainable weight management requires being satisfied with less for life, not temporary deprivation. Your body functions like an engine that converts nutrients to energy. An efficient engine craves nutrient-rich foods, signals appropriate hunger, maintains steady energy, and doesn't demand excessive sweets or fats. A poorly running engine creates erratic energy, between-meal cravings, mood swings, and binge urges. Without adequate rest, metabolism runs sluggishly, triggering cravings and hunger. Replacing sleep with food is a losing proposition-sugary snacks provide only brief energy bursts while proper sleep sustains you all day. Late-night snacking is particularly problematic, interrupting digestion and causing more weight gain than daytime eating. Many dieters know calorie counts but ignore nutritional value, making poor food choices in pursuit of eating less. Weight loss becomes more achievable when you establish a nutritional baseline of whole fruits and vegetables, legumes, grains, lean protein, and appropriate dairy. Simple microresolutions like eating two whole fruits daily, switching to whole-grain breakfast cereal, or doubling vegetable portions can dramatically improve your nutrition profile and energy levels. Though breakfast is widely known as the day's most important meal, many people choose nutritionally poor options or skip it entirely. By morning, your body has fasted for 10-12 hours and is primed to burn fuel efficiently. A microresolution to improve breakfast quality can significantly advance your path to being "satisfied with less." Mindful eating means fully enjoying and savoring every bite rather than mindlessly consuming calories while distracted. A powerful microresolution is simply "I will only finish eating food I am enjoying." Stop eating disappointing, unsatisfying food-mealy apples, overcooked meat, tasteless sandwiches. Don't waste calories on mediocrity. Practice asking yourself, "Am I really enjoying this?" and put down anything that doesn't bring genuine pleasure. To lose weight permanently, you must consume fewer calories than you do today. The battle is fought at the margin-even ten extra calories daily can raise weight by twenty pounds over thirty years, while cutting just ten calories per pound you want to lose will result in losing half that weight in the first year. Many excess calories are consumed mindlessly at the edges of real meals, making them perfect targets for microresolutions.

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Chapter 7

Creating Order from Chaos

Neatness operates largely on autopilot once established, its quiet efficiency surprising even those who practice it. Whatever degree of tidiness constitutes "neat" for you, the best approach is moving up one degree at a time through persistent practice of specific habits until they stick permanently. Brian and Dorrie, both naturally messy, established their first successful neatness microresolution by forbidding briefcases, books and papers in their living room. Despite initial groans when packing up before dinner or outings, this simple rule created an oasis of order in their chaotic household. The pleasure of sitting in a tidy living room motivated them to extend this principle to the dining room and teach their child to put away art projects. When Rebecca moved to suburban home with a kitchen island, it immediately became a drop-off point for everything entering the house. Resolving "never to leave a nonkitchen item on the island," she created proper storage for all displaced items-a coatrack for outerwear, a mail drawer, and bins for toys and tools. This simple change maintained a clear work surface for cooking and created a visually pleasing entry point that motivated continued neatness throughout the house. Alan, a busy writer and lawyer juggling multiple professional responsibilities, found his cluttered desk hampering productivity. Rather than attempting end-of-day cleanups when tired, he resolved "to clean up my desk as the first task in my working day." His morning eagerness to begin work provided energy for this task. Starting each day at an orderly workspace improved his overall neatness mindset, leading to more frequent tidying throughout the day and better organizational systems.

Chapter 8

Strengthening Relationships One Behavior at a Time

Relationships fundamentally determine our personal happiness and professional success, serving as channels through which we learn and grow. While relationships are rarely perfectly balanced or "fair," one person can significantly improve a relationship through targeted behavioral changes at critical margins. Many relationship patterns operate on autopilot without our awareness. Guilt-tripping, one-upping, sarcasm, put-downs, interrupting, defending, and complaining are all habitual responses triggered by cues we don't recognize. Most of these reactions, even aggressive ones, are defensive mechanisms. By identifying these cues, you can create microresolutions to retrain your autopilot toward healthier responses. As her daughter approached her teens, the author found herself responding to rebelliousness with escalating volume, leading to tearful standoffs. She resolved "to lower my voice" when provoked. Speaking quietly created more intensity than yelling, making her points seem deliberate and serious. If her daughter raised her voice, she lowered hers further until her daughter had to quiet herself to hear. This shifted focus to the message rather than the delivery. Julia habitually second-guessed what others really meant, constantly offering people "outs" after they'd accepted invitations and seeking reassurances about agreed plans. She made a microresolution "to take friends at their word"-accepting what people said without inventing backstories or reading into emotional atmospherics. Though she still wondered what others might really be thinking, she stopped acting on her insecurity by questioning them. Julia discovered that the ambivalence she attributed to friends was often her own, and her interactions became more direct and less exhausting. Success at work depends heavily on relationships with bosses, coworkers, reports, clients, and customers. One poor relationship can threaten your effectiveness and cast a pall over your entire workday. Christine struggled with a new boss who constantly interrupted her during meetings. Rather than expecting him to change, she made a microresolution to create briefing papers sent the night before their weekly meetings. This allowed her to make points without interruption and transformed their interactions.

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Chapter 9

Financial Health Through Targeted Habits

Financial habits reflect unconscious priorities, with spending patterns revealing not just what we claim to value, but what we actually prioritize in practice. The first critical step toward financial improvement is conducting a detailed analysis of where money currently flows, tracking every expenditure for at least one month to identify problematic spending behaviors and emotional triggers that lead to unnecessary purchases. Yolanda and Jan, both well-paid professionals in their thirties, meticulously analyzed their spending patterns looking for savings opportunities. Rather than eliminating restaurant meals they genuinely enjoyed and that facilitated important social connections, they each made a targeted microresolution to stop buying bottled soft drinks. By eliminating designer water ($4-5 per bottle), commercial iced teas ($3-4 each), and sodas from convenience stores (about three drinks daily each), they saved nearly $400 monthly while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and empty calorie consumption. This simple change had cascading benefits beyond mere financial savings. The author discovered her spending patterns heavily prioritized speed and convenience - regularly taking $20 cab rides instead of $3 bus fares, shopping at nearby expensive grocery stores charging 15-20% premiums, and routinely paying $3-5 ATM fees for convenience. Her first spending microresolution was to never use ATMs that charged fees, saving 2-3% on withdrawals. Though initially annoying to walk extra blocks to in-network ATMs, within three weeks she developed such an aversion to unnecessary fees that she couldn't tolerate paying them anymore, permanently changing her behavior. Passively accepting standard rates for utilities and services wastes substantial money in competitive markets. Jody made a microresolution to research one recurring bill quarterly for potential savings. Her first target was her energy bill, where she discovered deregulation allowed choosing independent suppliers. After researching options and understanding complex billing structures, she switched to a fixed-price plan that immediately saved 30% on energy costs. She then tackled her phone plan, insurance, and streaming services, ultimately reducing monthly fixed expenses by over $200. Retailers invest heavily in designing shopping experiences specifically to trigger impulse purchases through strategic product placement, limited-time offers, and psychological pricing tactics. Research shows nine out of ten shoppers make unplanned purchases, with 71% reporting regret about these decisions even a year later. Effective microresolutions to combat this include shopping only in the morning when willpower is less depleted, implementing a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before purchases over $100, avoiding late-night internet shopping when judgment is impaired, refusing checkout counter add-ons regardless of perceived deals, and declining to spend money solely to receive future discounts or rewards points. These specific behavioral guardrails help maintain financial discipline even in the face of sophisticated marketing tactics.

Chapter 10

From Microresolutions to Identity Transformation

The journey of self-improvement through microresolutions ultimately leads to a transformation not just in what we do, but in who we fundamentally are. As new behaviors become automatic through consistent practice, they often create tension with lingering preferences for old habits. Our preferences and routines are deeply intertwined with our self-image and personal narrative, making sustainable change challenging even after establishing new routines. The author transparently shares her personal struggle with giving up caffeine - while she genuinely appreciated the improved sleep and reduced anxiety that came with eliminating coffee, she strongly resisted identifying as "a decaf person." This resistance stemmed from years of seeing herself as someone who loved and needed her morning coffee ritual. Similarly, family and friends may unconsciously resist our changed habits, viewing them as challenges to shared identity and established relationship dynamics. A person adopting a meditation practice might face skepticism from family members who view them as "always on the go." Eventually, through persistent practice, preferences naturally realign with new habits. The nostalgia for old routines gradually fades as new behaviors become integrated into our identity. Someone who initially struggled to identify as "a morning person" finds themselves naturally waking early and enjoying dawn workouts. A former procrastinator begins to take pride in their new reputation for reliability and timeliness. This identity transformation represents the true power of microresolutions. By focusing on small, specific behavioral changes that deliver immediate, tangible benefits, we gradually rewrite our autopilot programming at a deeper level. Each successful microresolution - whether it's drinking more water, maintaining inbox zero, or practicing daily gratitude - builds confidence and generates energy for the next challenge, creating a virtuous cycle of continuous self-improvement. Like the woman in the childhood story who received a simple rose geranium that inspired her to progressively transform her entire home from a state of neglect to beauty, each microresolution serves as a catalyst for broader change. The key is simply making a start with one small, meaningful commitment that you can absolutely keep - perhaps making your bed each morning or taking a daily five-minute walk. As George Eliot wisely wrote, "It's never too late to be who we might have been." Through the systematic application of microresolutions, we discover that self-improvement keeps us mentally and emotionally youthful through enhanced flexibility and intentional self-invention. This approach allows us to continuously evolve into better versions of ourselves - one small, deliberate move at a time. The cumulative effect of these minor changes creates lasting transformation in our habits, preferences, and ultimately, our core identity.

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microresolution methodology
habit formation science
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willpower management
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Significant, permanent change comes through intense, targeted focus.
Vague resolutions like 'exercise more' are worthless.
What you pledge to do is what you get.
Most people respond better to positive directives than negative ones.
Sleep deprivation erodes willpower.

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Caroline L. ArnoldAuthor and creator of the microresolution method
Kathleen VohsResearcher who studied decision fatigue
Roy BaumeisterResearcher who studied willpower and self-control

About the Author

Caroline L. Arnold, author of Small Move, Big Change: Using Microresolutions to Transform Your Life Permanently, is a Wall Street technology leader and behavioral change expert.

With over a decade managing high-stakes financial initiatives, including designing the groundbreaking Google IPO auction system, she brings a systems-oriented approach to personal development. Her book merges insights from behavioral science with real-world strategies, offering practical frameworks for lasting habit formation.

Arnold holds a degree in English literature from UC Berkeley and serves as a managing director at a leading investment bank, where she applies microresolution principles to complex organizational challenges.

A recipient of the Wall Street & Technology Award for Innovation, she has been featured in major media and speaks globally on productivity and decision-making. The book’s evidence-based methods are embraced by professionals and Fortune 500 teams alike, cementing its status as a modern self-help staple.

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Small Move, Big Change

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The Power of Small Moves: Transforming Your Life One Microresolution at a Time

Why Traditional Resolutions Are Doomed to Fail

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The Seven Rules of Microresolutions

Sleep: The Foundation of Self-Improvement

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Fitness Through Small Moves

Transforming Your Relationship with Food

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Creating Order from Chaos

Strengthening Relationships One Behavior at a Time

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Financial Health Through Targeted Habits

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The Seven Rules of Microresolutions

Sleep: The Foundation of Self-Improvement

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Fitness Through Small Moves

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