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The midrash states that the angel spoke to Yaakov - 'to him and all generations' - because bitachon without hishtadlus is something that is attainable by anyone in any generation. We also try to understand the actions of Yakov in his interactions with Lavan and doing what looks like hishtadlus. Why did he use the 'maklos'-sticks? What is the lesson for us?