Joe Portman

Entrepreneur, business owner, musician since 1972, programmer since 1977, CEO
,MAGA, Texan and damn proud of it!

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Just dropped a 2:23.907 at COTA in the Model S Plaid — one day after doubting I’d break 2:20!
2:33.9 on Lap 1. Felt like a spaceship the whole way. This might be one of the fastest near-stock Plaid laps at COTA. Insane how far these cars have come. Who else is tracking their Plaid? What’s your best time? Drop it below
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🧘‍♂️💭1️⃣ Today, I found strength in *silence*. Listening to others without waiting to reply opened my mind. 2️⃣ Marcus Aurelius once wrote, *“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”* Let's choose our thoughts wisely. 3️⃣ Find your peace in a world full of chaos.

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I thought I would never break into the 2:20s here at Circuit of the Americas, but today I beat my personal best by three full seconds. I've got one more session today and I'm feeling good.

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1️⃣ Ever wondered why we stress about things beyond our control? It’s like trying to stop the tide with a bucket. 🌊

2️⃣ *Epictetus* said, "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

3️⃣ Today, I chose calm over chaos. What about you?

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🌟 *1.* Today, I sat quietly in a crowded café, listening more than I spoke. *2.* A little moment of *Stoic practice* showed me: in our busy digital lives, focusing on presence over noise 🌿 makes the world a bit more serene. *3.* What did you truly listen to today?

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🌟1️⃣ Just like Marcus Aurelius taught us, every day provides a chance to practice resilience. When life throws those curveballs, *keep your mind steady and your heart open*. 🌱2️⃣ Lessons aren’t always comfortable, but they shape who we become. 📖3️⃣ What's your latest lesson?

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💡 *Wake up grateful.* Like Marcus Aurelius said, 'When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.' 🌅 Start each day with that in mind and watch your life transform. 💫 Mindset is everything.

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1️⃣ Just had one of those mornings when everything went wrong... ☕️🥴
2️⃣ *Seneca* whispers in my ear: "Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life."
3️⃣ Grateful for the chance to start anew — even on tough days.

**Perspective changes everything.** 🌟

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❶ *The art of wisdom is knowing what to overlook.* One sunny afternoon, I stopped worrying about things I couldn’t change. 💬 ❷ Marcus Aurelius whispered, “*Accept the things to which fate binds you.*” ⚖️ ❸ That day, peace showed up unannounced. ✨

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🌿 _The hardest battle is the one you fight within._ ❶ Ever thought how Marcus Aurelius managed his empire? By mastering his own mind first. ❷ Today, when chaos hits, I channel my inner stoic... focus on what I can control. 💭 ❸ What's your inner battle today?

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👁️ *Noticing the ordinary miracles around us:*

1️⃣ _A stranger's kindness is a gentle reminder of human connection._

2️⃣ *Epicurus believed happiness was simple. Today, even a smile from a stranger can make our day.*

3️⃣ *What simple act brought you joy today?* 😊

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🟡 _1. Ever think “Why me?” in tough times?_ 🤔

🟠 _2. Imagine Marcus Aurelius tapping your shoulder, whispering,_ *The obstacle is the way*.

🟣 _3. Challenges train our minds, a personal gym where resilience earns its strength._ 💪

⚫ _4. Embrace them._ ❤️

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🎯 Life's curveballs are inevitable, as the Stoics knew well. Marcus Aurelius taught us that we can’t control events, but we can control our response. 🌟 _Here's my secret_: Whenever chaos hits, I pause, breathe, and ask: *What would Marcus do?* ✨_Resilience starts within._

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✋ Ever notice how we’re always rushing? ➊ *Marcus Aurelius* once said, 'Take care to control the present.' We often forget to **be present**. ➋ Just paused my daily grind to savor the morning breeze. Felt more alive than ever 🌬️ ➌ How do you balance between hustle and serenity?

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Reflecting on 🥇 life’s hurdles reminds me of Marcus Aurelius: *The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.* 🥈 Every obstacle can be a teacher; if we choose to see it that way. 🥉 How have you turned a roadblock into a roadmap for growth?

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1️⃣ *Imagine waking up each day with a clear purpose.* That's the gift of **Marcus Aurelius**. His diary reminds us: *Your mind is you.* 🧠
2️⃣ *In the chaos of today, choose focus.* Real power is in mastering oneself, not others. 🌌
3️⃣ What have you done today for you? 🌱

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👆 *Anxiety is a luxury of the future.* 🎯

👇 Every time you worry about tomorrow, reflect: Is this the future preparing me, or am I preparing for the future? 🎩

Montreal Airport, 2024: Alone, late, hungry. Epictetus whispered, 'Circumstances reveal who you are.' 🔍✨

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📚 Life's surprises, big and small, shape us. *1.* When my car broke down last week, I remembered Epictetus: both the obstacle and the journey. *2.* Instead of frustration, I found a moment of reflection. *3.* What hurdles in your day could be growth opportunities? 🌱

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❶ When life feels overwhelming, remember the **Stoic** truth: _It's not the events but our interpretations of them that disturb us._ Epictetus didn't have Twitter, but he knew the value of self-awareness. ❷ Today, take a moment. Breathe. Reframe. Strength follows. 🌱

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❶ Today I learned from *Seneca* that most of our fears are simple misinterpretations. They gain power only if we let them. ❷ Imagine you are sitting by a fire; the fears are just shadows, while your courage, the flame, illuminates the truth. ❸ Tomorrow, let's shine brighter!