jkhasson

☧ ✝️ Let’s thrive (not just survive). I've had my fair share of life's curveballs. I write about thriving thru life's diversions. I hope to encourage & help.

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

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Thriving! You can too!

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Fact! Ha!

[Cullen Roche @cullenroche]

People are confused about the high valuation of SpaceX. Let me explain it with some sophisticated math:

Let's assume NPV = SUM[ t=1 to n ] ( R_t / (1 + i)^t ) - C_0 + THEY FIRE ROCKETS INTO SPACE AND THEN LAND THEM BACK ON EARTH FULLY INTACT.

Get it?

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

Gotta love those @HailStateBB big leaguers!

[David Edelstein 🌐 @davidzedelstein]

⚾️ "J.T. Ginn must be sick to his stomach."

The Los Angeles Angels broadcast booth after Brandon grad and former Mississippi State pitcher J.T. Ginn (Athletics) just had his no-hitter broken up in the 9th by former MSU player Adam Frazier (Angels), and then a walk-off 2-run HR:

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

@MarketPalmer_ Truth. Been using them for years and the UI/UX is less than stellar. Still a great platform.

Kind of like your high school car… She may not be pretty, but boy can she run!

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Just reposting without comment…

[Ethan Brooks @alt_w_v_g]

Had a parent-teacher conference this morning

My wife told me not to come

I came anyway

She said "please just listen and nod"

I said "I always listen"

She said "you listen like you're sitting in a boardroom looking for something to challenge"

That's how listening works

Nice classroom

Small chairs

I am 6'4" and was seated at a desk designed for someone who still believes in Santa Claus

My knees touched my chest

The teacher introduced herself

Shared her identified pronouns

I shared my identified adjectives

Smart and handsome

My wife closed her eyes

The teacher had a folder

Color-coded tabs

I respected the organization

She said our son is "a pleasure to have in class"

My wife smiled

I waited

That sentence is never the whole report

It's the executive summary before the risk section

She said "however"

There it is

She said he "asks a lot of questions"

I said "good"

She said "during quiet time"

I said "when is quiet time?"

She said "it's when students are expected to work independently and in silence"

I said "so he's the only one trying to get information and you've structured the environment to prevent it?"

My wife put her hand on my arm

I continued

The teacher said he recently told another student that "sharing pencils doesn't make sense if nobody brings their own"

I said "that's an accurate observation"

My wife squeezed harder

The teacher said she's concerned about his "resistance to group activities"

I said "he's not resistant. He just doesn't see the value of doing more work for the same grade."

The teacher said he also corrected her math on the whiteboard

I said "was he right?"

She paused

She said "that's not the point"

I said "it's a little bit the point"

My wife stood up

Sat back down

Compromise

The teacher pulled out an evaluation sheet

Categories like "works well with others" and "follows directions" and "respects classroom norms"

All subjective

Not a number on the page

I asked how these are graded

She said "based on observation"

I said "so one person's opinion with no second review?"

She said "it's professional judgment"

I said "my auditors say that too. Right before I disagree with them."

She looked at my wife

My wife said "I'm sorry about him"

I said "I'm sitting right here"

My wife said "I know"

The teacher said overall he's a bright kid and she just wants to make sure he learns to "collaborate"

I said "collaboration is important. But so is recognizing when you're the only one doing the work. He'll learn that again in college. And again in the real world. Might as well start now."

Nobody spoke

The teacher closed her folder

She said "I think we've covered everything"

I said "one more thing"

She braced herself

I said "his reading is above grade level. His math is strong. He asks hard questions and corrects mistakes when he sees them. I just want to make sure this school knows what it has."

The teacher looked at me differently

My wife looked at me differently

I said "that's all"

We left

In the car my wife was quiet

Then she said "he's turning into you"

I said "is that a good thing?"

She didn't answer

From the backseat he said "dad, why does the teacher count off for asking questions? Isn't that the whole point of school?"

I looked at my wife

She looked out the window

I said "yes. It is."

He said "I don't think she likes when I'm right"

I didn't say anything

Neither did my wife

Small chairs

Color-coded tabs

No follow-up items

But the kid's going to be fine

Sent from my iPhone

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

@KurtSupeCPA @readwise save

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The Top Reasons Why You Feel Stuck, and How to Overcome Them https://t.co/bsnqcMJRHV

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Yes, Gen X childhood at its finest!

[Pulp Librarian @PulpLibrarian]

The Gong Show (1976-1980). The talent show that embraced chaos and created... more chaos!

Hosted in exuberant style by Chuck Barris, it gave us The Unknown Comic and Eugene Patton: "Gene, Gene, the dancing machine!"

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

This is a great visualization of the control that elite pitchers have.

[Steve 🇺🇸 @SteveLovesAmmo]

Pitcher Paul Skenes —

100 mph Fastball
95 mph Splitter
88 mph Changeup
85 mph Sweeper

All four pitches in an overlay to show the different movements of the baseball.

Wild.

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

IFKYK

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

IYKYK!

Great little theme song.

However, does anybody know where the very first Mardi Gras was celebrated in the US? Answer in the comments.

[Playteaux @Playteaux1]

2026 Mardi Gras Anthem

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

Maybe I’m confused, but why would you continue to pay bonuses to underperformers anyway? It makes no sense. If you’re doing just enough to get the job done, (I.e. doing what you are paid to do) you make your pay and that’s it.

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[jkhasson @jkhasson]

Love this quote!

“Every real Friendship is a sort of secession,” Lewis observed, “even a rebellion.”
C. S. Lewis

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[jkhasson @jkhasson]

I want to live a “tragic” life.

But not in the sense you’re thinking though.

Rather, I want to live as George Orwell envisioned it for our future selves.

I want to live a life of privacy, of love, and of friendship.

I want to stand by my family, and them stand by me, without having to know “why”.

I want to live a life a life of love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV)

I want to live content in any and every situation. (Philippians 4:11-13 NIV)
I want to live with complete joy! (John 15:9-11 NIV)

That is who I want to be!

You need to re-read “1984”. In today’s world, you really must.

Here’s a link to get it cheap and fast (Aff): https://t.co/j3sq3an3IA

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

@neuronpowers @readwise save thread

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

Super interesting.

Thoughts?

[Neuron Powers 🧠 @neuronpowers]

A Finnish teachter quietly solved phone addiction.

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

A really good explanation of Clawedbot by @shanselman

[Scott Hanselman 🌮 @shanselman]

From my TikTok - non-technical family friends have asked me to explain Clawdbot/OpenClaw/Moltbot and agents in the context of what they use, which is ChatGPT

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

We lost my father when he was 54. It was my 25th birthday. Even with only 25 years, I see his lessons every day in my life. His value to me was irreplaceable.

Worth the read.

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[jkhasson @jkhasson]

It’s refreshing to see a major university president finally acknowledging the obvious.

This needed to happen decades ago before the explosion of student loan debt pushed kids to follow their passions rather than focus on training for a fulfilling career.

https://t.co/g7F70bfopb

[jkhasson @jkhasson]

Ok, maybe it’s shameless “clickbait” to post a cat photo at sunrise, but I do enjoy an early morning with my cat, a cup of coffee, my devotional, and reading.
It’s my thing, and I stand by it.
It’s a cold morning by the way!