diff --git a/aio/content/guide/lifecycle-hooks.md b/aio/content/guide/lifecycle-hooks.md
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--- a/aio/content/guide/lifecycle-hooks.md
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@@ -305,11 +305,6 @@ Use the `ngOnInit()` method to perform the following initialization tasks.
   An `ngOnInit()` is a good place for a component to fetch its initial data.
   For an example, see the [Tour of Heroes tutorial](tutorial/toh-pt4#oninit).
 
-  <div class="alert is-helpful">
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-  In [Flaw: Constructor does Real Work](http://misko.hevery.com/code-reviewers-guide/flaw-constructor-does-real-work/), Misko Hevery, Angular team lead, explains why you should avoid complex constructor logic.
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-  </div>
 
 * Set up the component after Angular sets the input properties.
   Constructors should do no more than set the initial local variables to simple values.