Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

"You are potting too much pressure on yourself. Perfectionism is the ENEMY of the idea muscle." -  James Altucher

"If a narrative isn't working, well then, really, why are you using it? The narrative isn't done to you; the narrative is something you choose." - Seth Godin

"We never want to let a convention be a shortcut for truth. We always need to ask: Is this true?" - Peter Thiel

"Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious." - Thomas Edison

Quotes for Today

 Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

"Losers have goals. Winners have systems." - Scott Adams

"If you've crafted intelligent rules, follow your own f*cking rules." - Tim Ferriss

"Forget purpose. It's okay to be happy without one. The quest for a single purpose has ruined so many lives." - James Altucher

"You can spend a lot of time trying to fix stuff later but starting with the right raw materials makes a huge difference." - Seth Godin

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Some Thoughts on [Bob] Baffert and Betamethasone. 

-  James Altucher - AOC and Progressives Hurt the Poor Every Day: Here's How

- Baffert Blames 'Cancel Culture' for Suspension, Could Go to Court. Good explanation of the legal situation for Bob Baffert.

- Origin of Covid - Following the Clues

- I suffer from this feeling often. Too often.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Disney+ really was a life-saver for the House of Mouse.

- Ray Dalio on China. I admit that China apologists get under my skin but Dalio's article is a good reminder not to underestimate the Chinese.

- Starlink to provide broadband service to rural Texas school district. The reported price-tag seems steep.

- Good advice from James Altucher

- MLB debt now stands at $8.3 billion with the league having $2.8 to $3 billion in operational losses this season.  MLB is not in a good spot right now.

- Heh Heh

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- I'd probably favor revoking Hong Kong's "special status" - the actions of the Chinese Communists must have repercussions.

- James Altucher with some side hustle ideas

- Study hints at how Psilocybin works in th brain to dissolve ego.

- This photo does look like a portrait. A beautiful portrait. (Credit Bill Ingalls/NASA)

- Matt Taibbi on where policing went wrong. While I agree with him for the most part Taibbi does not mention the word "quota" (and no not hiring quotas). Requiring officers to have X many arrests or hand out Y number of tickets is a real problem, Many police forces need that revenue and that need perverts justice. Also - there is no need for any city to allow officers to live outside the city limits. They should be part of the community they are policing.

- Police Union Privileges - Revisited. This is a problem.

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

Hard not to think that this current crisis and the world's coming decoupling from China actually all started with a single Tweet from Houston Rocket's GM Daryl Morey in support of Hong Kong... "Watch establishment opinion on reopening change in a hurry once journalists and government workers are losing their jobs." - Glenn Reynolds... Counter-intuitive thought but now may be the perfect time to open up ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) to oil drilling. Hear me out - can we all agree that energy independence is vital for the US economy? Bill Clinton said he wouldn't do it because it would take five years for those fields to be productive. Well in five years Donald Trump will be leaving office and there's no guarantee that the next occupant of the White House won't give away the store. So drill baby drill now... "Everyone keeps quoting 'experts.' George Washington relied on expert medical advice also and they bled him to death." - Jame Altucher... A reminder but 10-years ago at the NFL Draft the crowd chanted "She said NO. She said NO" every time the Pittsburgh Steelers went to make a draft pick in response to Ben Roethlisberger's off-field allegations... I'm all for opening parks, beaches, golf courses, beer gardens, and outdoor Tiki bars. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Let's get people outside in the fresh air and sunlight...

Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

The point James Altucher raises about suicide is something I hadn't considered. The financial stress caused by this crisis should not go overlooked... Conspiracy theory - the coronavirus is fiendish plot by Big Toilet Paper... If I remember correctly in the book The Hot Zone contact with bats also played a major role in the outbreak and spread of Ebola. How about if we make eating bats illegal world wide. If you don't outlaw eating frigging bats then your country does not get to be part of things like the UN, the G7, or any other civilized organization. Your move China... Heh Heh... So in States that have ordered "shelter in place" does that order now make proper usage of the HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lane on the highway a crime? Charges of public endangerment maybe? More than a couple people in a cramped space like a car or van sounds dangerous (not that there's a whole lot of people on the road anyway)... A reminder to Congress. Get the friggin bill passed already!...

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Former Patriots defensive end thriving as an Army Ranger (subscription may be required)

- Interesting look at how sanctions are effecting Iranian oil exports.

- Yikes - is China harvesting the organs of political prisoners?

- Advice on negotiations from James Altucher

- Interesting discussion between Dr Gabor Mate and Tim Ferris on empowerment and reframing situations

- The Spectator (no Trump fanzine) tears apart the Democrats running for President. My favorite was Joe Biden "all hair plugs and no purpose."

James Altucher's Business Advice

A while ago James Altucher put out his Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Starting and Running a Business. Excellent advice.

The tips are the equivalent of a mini-MBA in being an entrepreneur.

My only quibble is there 100 of them - not 101 which would have perfectly matched my image to the left.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Cool look at the type of person Gary Woodland is. Be sure to watch the first video. Gary's a good guy.

- A good list

- So this Navy veteran dies with no known family...

- Honestly this thread got me a little upset. And if you've been paying attention it should upset you too.

- 29 James Altucher quotes worthy of contemplation. Some are rehashed cliches but still worthwhile.

- If I owned a bar I'd make sure this photo got a prominent position on one of the walls

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- History will not be kind to the Obama Administration

- Amazon agrees to give Massachusetts tax officials data on Mass resellers doing business with Amazon. Can providing States with customer data be next?

- Animals on planes. I think if an airline said that they would only allowed certified service animals on their planes - that airline would most likely win my business.

- Now I'm going to have this chart in my head every time I hear a Steely Dan song

- James Altucher and Tim Ferris - two podcasts filled with valuable life lessons

- I too remember The Traveling Wilburys being old at the time. Turns out not so much.

- Cool - here's what its like to find $8 million worth of cars in a random garage.