Solem

[Kat ⊷ the Poet Engineer @poetengineer__]

space and time

[Napoleon Hill @napoleonmastery]

I had learned, from years of experience with men, that when a man really desires a thing so deeply that he is willing to stake his entire future on a single turn of the wheel in order to get it, he is sure to win.

[Chamath Palihapitiya @chamath]

I turn 50 today. This is a message to my kids but I offer it to you in case any of it rings useful.

I was born in Sri Lanka in 1976 in a country that, at the time, was about to enter a decades long civil war. My father was able to get stationed at the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canada for four years in the early 80s - when some of the fighting was most severe - and which from our vantage point in Canada gave us some respite from an otherwise omnipresent conflict.

He came as a diplomat but then my father filed for refugee status after four years when his life was threatened by militants. We stayed in Canada as refugees. My dad never really landed on his feet and we grew up on welfare.

My mom stepped up. She did an incredible thing and put our family on her back and kept marching forward. Sometimes the steps were very small but she always tried to keep moving forward.

I worked at Burger King starting at 14, giving my paycheck to my mom and dad to support our family in the role that I was assigned - earn enough to pay for our bus passes because we couldn’t afford a car.

I was a loser growing up. Some friends, some good memories but mostly forgettable and lonely. I wasn’t very studious but did get my act together in my final year and got into a great university.

I immigrated to the US soon after graduating and found an opportunity. Things clicked and I have been traveling a path to find myself ever since. Only in America is this possible…

I worked hard, followed the rules, paid my taxes and stayed in California out of loyalty for the opportunities it has given me despite its dysfunction.

I found my wife here. Had my kids here. Found my tribe here.

There have been some very hard times as well - deaths, divorce, financial pain, mistakes of omission and mistakes of commission. You can’t dwell on these things - they are weights that will pull you down if you’re not careful. Learn from them. Respect them. BUT MOVE ON.

To think 50 years ago I could have ever gotten a chance to meet the people I’ve met and have had the experiences I’ve had would have been mind boggling to my parents. It’s mind boggling to me now.

We forget often and try to convince others it’s not true but America truly is the best country in the world. Everything and anything is possible here. I can testify. Be grateful to be here.

This is the only place that gives EVERYONE a chance to live a great adventure. The first 50 years have been that for me - an incredible adventure.

Notice there is nothing here about accomplishments or money. Because it doesn’t matter and it won’t matter.

You will be dust in less than 100 years from now and the decision to be remembered won’t be yours so stop sweating it. It’s not in your control.

So what is in your control?

Be kind. Have fun. Work on something meaningful to you. Find your tribe. Try to find perspective. Find an incredible partner. Have a bunch of kids. Live an adventure. Forgive your parents - they were doing the best they could even if that wasn’t what you deserved.

I will do what I can to make my next 50 years a wild ride.

You should too.

I love you and thank you. ��️

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[Solem @Solem2k]

@degenfella55 @AndreMartel Goth baddies famously hide from Mexicans

[Solem @Solem2k]

@Base44 Damn I joined in october and you guys got 8.13 million since - thats wild! Congrats!

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

President Trump on America’s 250th birthday:

“These were the Stars and Stripes that flew triumphant when the British waved the white flag of surrender at Yorktown.”

“They were the greatest power of the world, and they surrendered, and that was the beginning.”

“Ever since, the entire world has been on notice that Americans will never let anyone take our freedom away. Won't happen.”

“And all these talks from the communists, they haven't got a chance. Not even a chance. We don't want communists in our country.”

🇺🇸

[America @america]

America is the greatest country in the world and it’s not even close 🇺🇸

[Solem @Solem2k]

@MrBeast 5 000 000

[Today Years Old @todayyearsold]

LA banned fireworks and this is how people responded

[Mostly Peaceful Memes @MostlyPeaceful]

U.S. BECOMES FIRST NATION TO HOST A FIFA WORLD CUP TEAM AND AIR STRIKE THAT TEAM’S COUNTRY ON THE SAME DAY

[Solem @Solem2k]

@thejmansworth @hecubian_devil Also lasts 12 hours. 500mg - 1000mg is perfect. 1000mg has me really feeling it. I turn to a social butterfly. Stuff is also addicting for some people, been no problem for me, but it will give you bad withdrawals if taken daily. You can buy it online from research chem stores.

[Solem @Solem2k]

@thejmansworth @hecubian_devil Your brain has two anxiety brakes: GABA-A and GABA-B.
Alcohol hits GABA-A. It kills anxiety but turns off your traffic lights, making you sloppy, dizzy, and foggy.
Phenibut hits GABA-B. It kills anxiety and boosts dopamine, but leaves your lights on so you stay sharp and clear.

[Fotballandslaget @nff_landslag]

Norway is coming🇳🇴

[Solem @Solem2k]

@Jinto1k @ZherkaOfficial How so?

[Solem @Solem2k]

@Jinto1k @ZherkaOfficial Yes, it’s legit

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

Touchdown

[Bartosz Naskręcki @nasqret]

It finally happened-my personal move 37 or more. I am deeply impressed. The solution is very nice, clean, and feels almost human. While testing new models in the last few weeks, I felt this coming, but it's an eerie feeling to see an algorithm solve a task one has curated for about 20 years. But at least I have gained a tool that understands my idea on par with the top experts in the field. And I am now working on a completely new level. My singularity has just happened… and there is life on the other side, off to infinity!

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead after Israeli strike.