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Tim O'Neil
January 25, 2023

Kicking off the first newsletter and wanted to highlight the top tweets of the last week that I came across and really loved. Let's go-

The days are long but the years are short.
— Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom)
5:15 PM • Jan 25, 2023

Man, this one hit me in the feels for sure. At the moment I'm definitely at both the far right side on the top row and second rows with my daughter and my dad. In going through these stages and now going through the beginnings of them again with my own child it really puts things into perspective. Time is not guaranteed for anybody; cherish every moment!

Attended a funeral today for a family friend and on leaving my grandpa said to me:
“Harry, remember, at the end of the game the king and pawn go back in the same box”.
I cancelled my dinner & spent the evening with my grandparents.
Appreciate the time with those you love.
— Harry Stebbings (@HarryStebbings)
12:41 AM • Jan 25, 2023

Again, another tweet touches on a similar sentiment as the first one. If you're not already aware or haven't been following me for too long, this is a big feeling that I like to spend time with. It's important to be reminded that good things don't last forever, and that all of our time is fleeting. Can't understate how important it is to be present and focus on what you have in front of you right now, and how far you've come to where you are today.

Craigslist has less than 50 employees and is still doing OVER a billion a year in revenue.
— Noah Kagan (@noahkagan)
12:50 AM • Jan 25, 2023

I feel like Craigslist has been around on the internet since the beginning of it all, and this stat just blows my mind, especially in the day & age of scaling startups and software eating the world... CL has carved out its niche long ago and does what it does best, again and again and again.

I heard this today and it’s still ringing in my head:
“I used to think I was limited by lack of resources like money skills and my network.
Now I understand I’ve only been limited by my imagination”
— Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP)
12:42 AM • Jan 24, 2023

What can you accomplish if you can accomplish anything?

Don’t be foolish. Companies like @Google don’t give two cents about you, and any indication that you mean anything to them is a flat out lie. The fact that so many people are surprised by this is astonishing.
— Brett @ Designjoy (@BrettFromDJ)
4:57 PM • Jan 22, 2023

Good reminder to do the best that you can in any position or opportunity you find yourself faced with, but you can't get emotional when the math sometimes doesn't make sense. I've been laid off several times in just the last few years, and this truth has become all to familiar to me. It used to be the case for me (and probably still is for many others) to where the culture of the team you're joining is often referred to as a family, but that way of thinking is a trap in getting you to overextend yourself for companies who in many ways might not always be able to do so for you. Each situation is different, but I empathize with this tweet, because nothing is ever guaranteed.

Don't let life become just a series of boxes to check off.
Embrace it as an ongoing adventure.
Take risks, try new things, and never stop exploring the world around you.
You never know what exciting experiences and opportunities await you.
— Houston Golden (@houstongolden)
7:24 AM • Jan 24, 2023

Couldn't have said it better myself! Life is a journey, let's enjoy the ride. Have a great week!

~Tim