If someone wants to talk politics with me, they are going to have to start with us each telling each other one big thing we disagree with our party about, otherwise why talk.
One of the most hypocritical things I’ve ever seen in my life is the way hardcore liberals are treating people with different viewpoints than them. Even as I tell them I respect their views and I hope they do mine, they will gaslight and name call their way through it 🤷.
ELON: ANYONE CAN LOOK GENEROUS. DOING REAL GOOD IS RARE
Elon gave an amazing assessment about giving away money being far more complicated than it looks, especially if the goal is real impact instead of public praise.
He said the appearance of goodness is easy to buy, but the reality of goodness is not, which is why he keeps his foundation quiet and avoids putting his name on projects.
According to Elon, the real challenge is making sure money actually helps people rather than just signaling virtue.
It is a rare admission in a world where philanthropy is often treated like branding:
“I agree with love of humanity and trying to help our fellow human beings.
But if you care about the reality of goodness rather than the perception of it, it is very difficult to give away money.
I have a large foundation, but I don’t put my name on it.
The biggest challenge is giving money away in a way that is truly beneficial.
It is easy to give money away for the appearance of goodness.
It is very difficult to give money away for the reality of goodness.”
Source: @nikhilkamathcio@elonmusk
I’m not a “global citizen.” I’m a citizen of my country. I’m an American nationalist because I believe in the exceptionalism of the ideas that set this nation into motion 250 years ago. I will not apologize for that.
"Swallow the frog". This works not only with your boss but also works when in a leadership position. Nothing creates more loyalty than doing the things others find hard to do.
A 22-year-old follower recently messaged me asking for career advice.
Here are the 5 pieces of advice I shared:
1. Swallow the Frog: This is one of the greatest "hacks" to get ahead early in your career. Observe your boss, figure out what they hate doing, learn to do it, and take it off their plate. Easy win.
2. Do the "Old Fashioned" Things Well: There are simple things that still stand out. Look people in the eye, do what you say you'll do, be early, practice good posture, have a confident handshake. It sounds silly, but these things are all free and will never go out of style.
3. Work Hard First (& Smart Later): It's in vogue to say that working smart is all that matters. Wrong. If you want to accomplish anything meaningful, you have to start by working hard. Build a reputation for hard work—take pride in it. Then you can start to build leverage to work smart.
4. Build Storytelling Skills: World-changing CEOs aren't the smartest or most talented in their organizations. They are exceptional at: (1) Aggregating data and (2) Communicating it simply & effectively. Data in, story out. Build that skill and you'll always be valuable.
5. Build a Rep for Figuring It Out: Early on, you'll be given a lot of tasks you have no idea how to complete. There's nothing more valuable than someone who can just figure it out. Do some work, ask the key questions, get it done. People will fight over you.
Embrace those 5 pieces of advice and I guarantee you'll stand out and be on the right track.
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@jacksonwoodHQ This is a great idea! I do this with Ava but a little different. $100 a month, every quarter I show her pictures of 6-7 companies and ask her which one's she likes best and what she thinks of them, then we buy the stock she picks.
@AlsOTLounge What most golfers really appreciate about the overtime lounge is the flexibility, when LIV announced golfers could wear shorts, overtime decided they could just show up naked.
@ProFootballTalk@_ChrisCurtis Heard this from a “lawyer” college professor. “All insurance companies do is collect premiums and deny claims”. Bet you never met a widow/widower grieving their spouse that collected on a term life policy that allowed their family to continue to live out their dreams. #elitist