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    14 Steps To Getting NOLA Ready

    Training yourself for New Orleans is similar to a marathon. Or going into space.

    1. Adjust your sleep schedule.

    2. Work on your endurance.

    3. Sophisticate your palate.

    4. Take care of all commercial and scholarly pursuits.

    5. Brush up on the local dialect.

    6. Practice revealing select body parts in the mirror.

    7. Do what you can to ensure a good time is had by all.

    8. Set grand yet realistic goals.

    9. Open your mind to experiences outside your comfort zone.

    10. Strength train.

    11. Prepare to question yourself.

    12. Mindfully prioritize.

    13. Be there physically and emotionally for your team.

    14. Recruit only the best.

    Keep working toward that goal and we'll see you on Bourbon Street!