Before you get your dreams dashed by reality, let's talk strategy.
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Do your bracket backwards. Start with the winners and trace your way to the first round.
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Take roughly five big leaps.
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That said, the 12-seed upset is real, and you should respect its majestic and illogical powers.
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Cinderella's ride will always turn into a pumpkin.
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Don't let your fandom get in the way of a good bracket.
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To avoid humilation at the office, DO NOT listen to your co-workers. They want to see you fail.
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Above all else, when you're looking at a matchup, pick the team that will win.
