What Washington was, above all, was a leader. He was a man people would follow. And as events would prove, he was a man whom some would follow through hell.
He never forgot what the fight was about. Washington would not give up; he would not quit.
- D. McCullough
@elonmusk I just bought a 2026 Tesla Model Y for my wife a couple days ago. The vehicle that I drive is a 2024 Ford Raptor. While I’m blown away at how awesome the Tesla is, there’s still things about the Raptor that are really hard to beat.
For years, I’ve felt it’d take a LOT to dethrone Jettas as best WR in the NFL… but it’s hard to deny Puka of that title now.
The versatility, contested catching, after the catch ability, blocking… with the best production in the sport… nobody’s playing the position better.
@CaseyDHudson Over 20 years later and this is STILL my favorite game of all time. I can’t tell you how excited I am for FOTOR. With you at the helm, we can all have confidence that this is gonna be epic
This is Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a single player narrative-driven action RPG and spiritual successor to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Working on KOTOR was a defining experience of my career. This is a dream come true for me and our team of incredible storytellers and game makers @ArcanautStudios.
Brett Yormark, it’s time to MAN UP and go on the offensive with the CFP selection committee on behalf of BYU and the Big 12.
It’s time for you to LEAD! Here’s what you need to say…
https://t.co/ixcr0Rhyx9
BYU Fine Update
No fine for BYU storming the field.
So here’s the play: instead of a fine, that money’s going straight to our players through an NIL.
And because of your overwhelming support and inspired by Kalani’s love for his opponents, every bit of student lunch debt in the Provo City and Salt Lake City school districts for all schools was wiped out this morning.
Love you, Cougar Nation 💙🏈
10 Thoughts now that I’ve slept on the game:
1. I’m Going to church lol
2. BOTH BYU & Utah Putting way too much attention on the last hold call (there were missed calls on BOTH sides in crucial moments that BOTH led to points arguably in favor for Utah!)
3. We didn’t deserve to win based off 1st half. Utah didn’t deserve to win based off 2nd half
4. BYU D lights out 2nd half & held them to ZERO points!
5. BYU won turnover margin
6. BYU won total yards
7. BYU held composure at one of most hostile environments in country
8. BYU made big time plays down stretch and scored
9. Ref will always have a big impact on a game but are NEVER the entire reason for a teams win or loss. NEVER
10. Proud of BYU’s class, resilience, fight, composure, and that W LETS GO!
Last Sunday I was feeling incredibly discouraged about our nation. After much prayer and searching about how to help heal our divides, I felt I needed to write former President Trump. I’m hopeful I can help in some small way.
My 13 year old spoke in front 300+ people today, and my 11 year old will soon.
Yes, LDS missions produce successful CEOs and founders, but those skills aren't developed at age 18. It starts at 18 months.
Here's how the LDS church turns toddlers into titans.
18 Months - Nursery:
Nursery is basically daycare while parents go to Sunday School.
Kids are taught to sing simple songs, learn simple gospel principles and to not hit.
Age 3 - Primary:
At age 3 kids graduate to primary, where they have to sit still for an hour and learn more songs & principles.
Primary follows a rigid schedule and lesson plan, and every primary class in the world is on the exact same schedule. 31,000+ congregations
They also have to stand and speak in front of dozens of other kids and adults once per year or so, usually with a parent whispering in their ear.
They learn that they are of divine origin, and that a Being greater than them both loves them and holds them accountable to specific guidelines.
They're taught to have a belief in things they can't physically see or touch. They're also taught to be humble and apologize (repent) when they make a mistake.
They're taught to hope that life will be better in the long run if they stick to these guidelines.
On Wednesday nights the older primary kids get together to do activities and build things with their hands.
To recap, from age 3 - 11 they learn:
- Public speaking
- Accountability
- Divine origin
- Scheduling
- Optimism
- Planning
- Humility
- Creating
We've seen what happens when a kid is told they're worthless and stupid their whole lives.
What happens when you tell a kid that they are of divine origin? That they are loved, capable and destined for greatness? That even if they don't have earthly parents that look out for them, they have heavenly parents that do?
Both (often) become self fulfilling prophecies.
Age 11 - Young Men or Young Women:
This is the age that kids first speak in front of the whole congregation, and they'll often do it every 2 years.
Occasionally they'll be asked to speak in front of 8-12 congregations - 3,000+ people.
This is also the age that they get called to leadership opportunities, both the boys and girls.
President
1st counselor
2nd counselor
Secretary
Now they are the ones planning and teaching all the meetings and holding others accountable.
They also hold adults accountable.
The adults in the room simply keep things moving, but the kids are literally in charge of all lessons and activities.
Sometimes this is akin to herding cats, and sometimes it's a powerful thing to witness. It's a process.
Age 18 - Missions
By the time the kids reach 18 and 19 they are ready to leave their hometown and knock doors for a couple years, getting rejected tens of thousands of times.
This wouldn't be possible without the foundation built over their lives. Resilience.
I met my co-founder @CoFoundersNik in Budapest Hungary in 2006 as missionaries and we've been best friends ever since.
We've built and acquired companies totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, but if it weren't for our first 21 years who knows where we'd be today?
I'd probably be a Florida beach bum and he'd be playing guitar in a California coffee shop somewhere.
I'm grateful for my first 21 years that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provided me.
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