I turned 40 today. Send me the best advice you’ve received to date.

In high school I struggled with depression and had suicidal intentions. Some of this was chemical (it’s a weird phase of life) but much of it came down to not seeing my purpose. Despite being raised in a Christian home, the gospel message didn’t resonate with me. The only things that seemed to matter were money and power and I chartered a course early in my life to acquire as much of both as possible. I remember thinking during this time that best case scenario was living to 30 yrs old maybe. Through a series of events God brought me to my knees and revealed himself to me and I submitted to his authority in my life. Now as I sit on the doorstep of turning 40 I can now reflect on the amazing ways in which God works in one’s life. I am fuller and more blessed than I ever could have imagined with a loving wife, 4 amazing kids and people in my life willing who invest in me. I’ve never admitted this publicly but for anyone out there who might be in a similar situation, your present trials and challenges may just be God’s attempt to get your attention.

Can I be happy Maduro is gone, impressed at how it was carried out, thankful we’re on the front foot again and sad we did it all at the same time? The only rule of the 4th turning: there are no rules.

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

The idiot in every commercial and movie is a middle aged white man. This has always been obvious to be but having boys has made it even more explicit. The psychological impacts of this campaign over the past 20+ year are incalculable.

The question was never is there fraud but rather how is it networked and who is benefiting. That needs to be Part II from Nick Shirley.

A wise man once told me in relation to some family drama I was going through that sometimes to break generational sin you have to break fellowship. It goes against my inherent loyalties towards family but beginning to see the wisdom in it.

Buddy just sent me this. What the post fails to mention: New law (2025): Dormant exchange accounts (3+ years no activity) get transferred to state custody just like forgotten bank accounts. • Reclaimable forever • Held as crypto (no forced sale) • ONLY on exchanges (custodial) • Self-custody wallets? Totally safe! It’s seemingly consumer protection, not government grab although some California politician will certainly try and do something stupid with this law. #NotYourKeysNotYourCoins still wins!

It’s kinda crazy how many Yeti products your average professional ends up with. I have a whole drawer filled.

Go Bears!

Obviously looks aren’t everything but I’d really prefer Sam Altman to not look like a soulless troll if he’s gonna be our AI overlord. But also he has a math problem.