@rayfordyoung@elonmusk Spot on. Early access investors also bear disproportionate risk compared to the public, providing patient capital during the “valley of death” years - failed rockets, bankruptcy scares, and heavy R&D burn pre viability.
@G_4vision Wow…what special and sacred moment that was. Such an incredible young man and wise beyond his years. Mourning with you this morning brother.❤️💔❤️
I just had the craziest experience at the airport.
We are about to board a flight to Atlanta when the pilot from the incoming plane walks out of the jetway. Guy is probably late 50s, salt and pepper hair, military look. The kind of pilot you instantly feel good about seeing on your flight.
Pilot walks over to the counter, gets on the PA system, and starts addressing everyone. “Folks, I’ve been doing this a long time. Flying one of these jets is easy. The hard part is looking at 130 people and telling them their flight is going to be delayed.”
Audible groans throughout the boarding gate. Most people here are flying to Atlanta as a layover before another flight. 130 people just had their day become a complete mess.
The pilot goes on. “I get it, trust me. But here’s the deal: During our landing, we had a small mechanical issue. I’m not your pilot for the next leg, but I don’t feel confident the jet’s safe to fly until we have a mechanical team look it over, and I don’t feel comfortable asking the next pilots to fly you guys until we get confirmation.”
He points at the agents next to him behind the counter: “Now, none of this is the agents’ fault. Please be kind to them. I’m the one who made this decision, not them, so any inconvenience you experience is my fault. Just please know that I don’t do this lightly, and I’m only doing it because I believe it’s in the best interests of everyone’s safety.”
Now this is where the story gets crazy. The pilot puts the microphone down, grabs his suitcase, and all the people in the gate…
Start clapping.
I’m not joking, everyone starts clapping for the guy. 130 people who just had their travel plans ruined give an ovation to the guy who made the decision and delivered the message.
All because he addressed them with decency and transparency, took ownership of the decision, made it clear that it was necessary, and explained why it was in everyone’s best interest.
It’s honestly one of the best examples of strong communication—of strong leadership, for that matter—that I’ve seen in a long time.
@Delta, whoever your Atlanta to Wichita pilot was this morning, he’s one of the good ones. Please tell him the delayed passengers of flight 1637 appreciate what he did.
The #Sooners this offseason:
— Retained three of their top six players, including two double-digit scorers.
— Landed what should be Moser’s best center in Akoldah Gak.
— Signed two top-75 recruits for the first time, including the highest-rated recruit of the Moser era.
Ten years at OU taught me one thing above everything else.
Show up for people.
I am now an owner of Redwood Roofing.
We protect Oklahoma homeowners from insurance companies preying on the lack of knowledge of what is in their policy.
You can always rely on Redwood!
🙏🏽🤍🫡
Some of the highest quality businesses in the world are trading at extremely cheap prices. Ignore the MSM. One of the most one-sided wars in history that will end well for the U.S. and the world. And we have the potential for a large peace dividend.
One of the best times in a long time to buy quality.
Ignore the bears.
What did ESPN’s Jay Bilas think of OU bringing Porter Moser back?
He told the Dari Nowkhah Show:
“I think more programs should do what Oklahoma is doing.”
You are sleepwalking through the greatest era in human history. Don't fall for all the doom alone. Extreme poverty cut in half in 30 years. More millionaires created last decade than in previous century combined. You're addicted to outrage because it's everywhere. Stop. Smile. The world isn't ending. It's opening up. Get in.
Been watching this kid since he was a toddler dribbling a basketball at the @ymca in Norman….comes from a great family and has crazy work ethic. All he needs is an opportunity, the rest will take care of itself. Can’t wait to watch him in college🏀❤️🙏🏽