David Mella

Dad x 3 | Christian (Latter-Day Saint) | Harvard MBA

[David Mella @davidgmella]

This is easier to say with a BYU win, but that Baylor team is very likable: incredible athletes, great team chemistry, humble. Classy, talented team.

[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @Ch_JesusChrist]

A recently released streaming series presents a fictionalized interpretation of events in mid-19th century Utah. While historical fiction can be illuminating, this drama is dangerously misleading.

Brigham Young, a revered prophet and courageous pioneer, is, by any historical standard, egregiously mischaracterized as a villainous, violent fanatic. Other individuals and groups are also depicted in ways that reinforce stereotypes that are both inaccurate and harmful.

As to the Mountain Meadows Massacre, which the series inaccurately portrays as reflective of a whole faith group, the Church has long acknowledged and condemned this horrific tragedy. It has also taken significant steps to uncover and share the full truth of what happened and promote healing.

The problem with such deceptive, graphic and sensationalized storytelling is that it not only obscures reality and hinders genuine understanding but can foster animosity, hate and even violence. This is particularly troubling today when peacemakers are needed more than ever. At a time when so many responsible leaders are condemning the division and hostility that dominate so much of our public discourse, we echo the plea of President Russell M. Nelson: “The Savior’s message is clear: His true disciples build, lift, encourage, persuade, and inspire—no matter how difficult the situation. True disciples of Jesus Christ are peacemakers. … Peacemaking is a choice. … I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always.”

This sentiment, shared across many traditions, is resonating around the world today. It is the prophetic message of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—a message of peace that all the modern prophets have shared, including Brigham Young.

[David Mella @davidgmella]

How bout all of the above

[Michael Moreno @HealthcareREguy]

Once a man turns 30, he becomes interested in one of the following:

- Golf
- World War 2 or American History
- Smoking Meats
- Craft Beers
- Low expense ratio ETFs
- Crypto
- Saunas and Cold Plunges
- Fitness trackers
- Cast iron skillets
- Whiskey
- Joe Rogan

[Christopher Bloomstran @ChrisBloomstran]

We finally have the perfect way to say I have exactly zero understanding of intrinsic value, business, valuation, capital allocation, cash flow, profit, risk, risk management, judgment, skill, morality, ethics and Warren Buffett. Thank you, Anthony @APompliano, The Greater Fool.

[David Mella @davidgmella]

16/ For a deeper dive into the fascinating history, I highly recommend David McCullough’s The Path Between the Seas. The lessons it offers are timeless and essential.

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[David Mella @davidgmella]

1/ Understanding the history and significance of the Panama Canal is crucial to contextualizing recent geopolitical discussions, including Donald Trump’s comments. Here are key learnings from David McCullough’s The Path Between the Seas. 🧵

[David Mella @davidgmella]

15/ And while you may disagree with Trump’s tactics, it’s hard to argue with the canal’s importance to US interests, especially as China aims to bolsters its prestige in an increasingly unstable world.