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Marc Dann is no stranger to high-stakes leadership. As a former Ohio Attorney General and now a tireless advocate for consumer rights, Marc brings a seasoned perspective on accountability, resilience, and purpose. In Episode 267 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, he shares a deceptively simple, yet profoundly powerful mantra that has anchored his professional and personal comeback: “Get up. Get dressed. Go to work. People are counting on you.”  These aren’t just words Marc scribbled for effect—they are a lived commitment forged in adversity. After resigning from public office in 2008, Marc found himself in a moment of deep uncertainty. But instead of retreating, he focused on rebuilding.  “When I read the pitch to submit for this, I immediately thought of a situation that happened right after I resigned office,” Marc explains in the episode. “I had clients who still needed me. I had to show up.”  And show up he did. Marc didn’t just reenter the legal profession—he doubled down on his mission to protect and serve. Today,