So how, as a player moving forward in future seasons, do you avoid that deadly catch-22?
JEFF PROBST:You dont.
You wanna win?

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You have to stand up and play.
They were willing to make risky moves to further their game.
Sometimes it pays off, sometimes it doesnt.
Your question is the one that messes everybody up you cant be the best player if youre not playing.
Yes, its a bit of a catch-22 but thats the game.
I sometimes hear fromSurvivorbloggers that I say things like this so that people will make big moves.
The format ofSurvivoris the star of the show.
The game has evolved because of the gameplay and that comes from the players.
People do not seem to be taking it personally and are actually respecting the moves that got them out.
I dont think weve ever seen such a separation between personal and strategic on such a wide scale before.
Why do you think that is?
Thats a really great observation.
Its too early to tell if its a trend or just this group of people.
Its how I would hope I would be.
My best version of myself.
Not likely, I know, but thats what Id hope for!
What a great challenge this week with the puzzle and theSurvivorpinball table.
Its an interesting theory, but it would take crazy confidence to let other people continue to move forward.
Thats the kind of thing Spencer would do!
I was really proud of those guys for pulling it off!
Finale time is almost upon us!
Tease us up for the three-hour finale/reunion extravaganza!
One of our best.
Should be a great reunion as well!
Obviously, I love this season.
Hate to see it come to an end.
Thanks, D Ross!
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