Tonight as two impossibly wealthy and senile old men argue on a global stage for absolutely no reason at all, remember: you, personally, will die alone and penniless and no one will visit your grave, much less bring flowers
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For those frustrated with the two-party duopoly let’s fight to make Ranked Choice Voting a reality. The fact is that self-identified independents now outnumber Dems or Republicans. Ranked Choice Voting would make our politics much more dynamic and responsive. @fairvote@lessig
Real wealth is not about money.
Real wealth is:
-not having to go to meetings
-not having to spend time with jerks
-not being locked into status games
-not feeling like you have to say “yes”
-not worrying about others claiming your time and energy
Real wealth is about freedom.
How Twitter works:
Me:
"I prefer mangoes to oranges..."
Random Person:
"So basically what you're saying is that you hate oranges? You also failed to mention pineapples, bananas and grapefruits. Educate yourself."
Republicans and Democrats have drank the kool-aid when it comes to politics. Well I've drank the bath water. And now that I've seen the inside of a hospital for myself, I'm ready to lead our nation to stronger healthcare.
@NastyNana16 Could you offer some specific examples? The man says some things that are absolutely appalling, no doubt. To clarify, I don't even support him. But the whole "dictator" argument just doesn't have any basis in fact that I've ever seen, no matter how many times people repeat it.
A small change to a system can have a massive rippling impact. One shift in the balance can cause a tidal wave of change. Where else does this rule apply?
How Wolves Change Rivers:
https://t.co/9RZ86uSTJG
#wolves#yellowstone#systems
Worry less about what's "on brand" and more about what's in character.
Your reputation should be a side effect of your values, not a direct target of your actions.
Image is a byproduct, not a goal.
#WednesdayWisdom
Every choice you make is a step toward or away from the person you want to become.
No single choice will get you where you want to go. Only repeated steps over time in the same direction will move you forward.
My latest article from QR: While emotional intelligence can make us more influential, feeling powerful significantly changes brain chemistry, such as making us more impulsive and less empathetic. #socialpsychology#powerdynamics https://t.co/D3TZsU2S8P