My day began with an annoying chirp.
Every 30 seconds. Just enough to drive me a little crazy.
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I checked everywhere — outside, the basement, the garage. Nothing.
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Finally, after going up in the attic, I found it: a 10-year smoke detector signaling the end of its life.
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It was such a small thing, but it got me thinking.
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We spend a lot of time chasing those “beeps” in our work and lives — those little annoyances that won’t go away.
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Sometimes the source isn’t obvious. You have to stay persistent, search harder, and be willing to check not-so-obvious places.
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And sometimes, those things aren't necessarily a problem but an indicator — a reminder that something old needs to be replaced.
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Not every signal is bad news.
But some are there to tell you it’s time for change.