When you live in a cage, you need an escape.
Research shows this.
Monkeys don't masturbate in the wild. But in captivity they do - a lot.
What I wish I knew when I was 20:
A thread.
For every 100 likes/retweet this tweet gets, I will drop a hard earned lesson that might save you years of regret.
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When you live in a cage, you need an escape.
Research shows this.
Monkeys don't masturbate in the wild. But in captivity they do - a lot.
Don't let social media make you insecure.
People are not out there having fun all day. The FOMO is an illusion.
Most people spend 8 hours at work, 2 hours commuting, and 1 hour getting ready for work. Every day.
There is no big party going on.
Don't let them fool you.
Unless you are satisfied with your life/success, don't get a serious girlfriend.
Women suck time and attention away from your goals.
It's not just the time spent with her, but also talking, texting, and even *thinking* about her.
In your 20s, your #1 priority is success.
Appearence matters.
Your school lied to you.
It's not only about beauty, but it is at first.
It gets you the first chance.
You spot one book from a hundred because of the cover.
You learn the contents *after* you pick it up.
Dress well, be well groomed, and well spoken.
The highest ROI thing you can do right now is build an audience.
No matter what business you start, having an audience will help you get traction faster.
Don't sleep on this. Competition is increasing every day.
When you desperately need it, you will be exploited over it.
Customers will want more discounts.
Women won't want to go out with you.
Favors will require extra requests and sucking up.
Learn to hide desperation.
People treat you better when they know you don't need them.
When you wake up earlier, you are more productive and get more work done.
People who wake up late rarely catch up to early risers even when they stay up late to work.
Nighttime = more distractions and sleepiness, less energy and vigor.
If you want to know a girl's sexual history, act like you've been with lots of women yourself.
Act non-judgemental. Laugh.
Women hide their past because they don't want to feel judged.
If you make her feel that you won't judge her, she'll tell you the truth.
Fight the urge to help everyone.
Most people take 0 action and resent you for giving then advice they haven't asked for.
They'd rather watch TV and complain about the government than actually put in the work to improve their lives.
Losers will be losers. Let them lose.
The essence of human relationships is making other people feel good.
Talk sweetly. It costs nothing and makes friends.
People who make enemies out of strangers because of their blunt tongues are idiots.
A sweet tongue is a sign of culture and a complete education.
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"I really want to break into Product Management"
make products.
"If only someone would tell me how I can get a startup to notice me."
Make Products.
"I guess it's impossible and I'll never break into the industry."
MAKE PRODUCTS.
Courtesy of @edbrisson's wonderful thread on breaking into comics – https://t.co/TgNblNSCBj – here is why the same applies to Product Management, too.
There is no better way of learning the craft of product, or proving your potential to employers, than just doing it.
You do not need anybody's permission. We don't have diplomas, nor doctorates. We can barely agree on a single standard of what a Product Manager is supposed to do.
But – there is at least one blindingly obvious industry consensus – a Product Manager makes Products.
And they don't need to be kept at the exact right temperature, given endless resource, or carefully protected in order to do this.
They find their own way.
make products.
"If only someone would tell me how I can get a startup to notice me."
Make Products.
"I guess it's impossible and I'll never break into the industry."
MAKE PRODUCTS.
Courtesy of @edbrisson's wonderful thread on breaking into comics – https://t.co/TgNblNSCBj – here is why the same applies to Product Management, too.
"I really want to break into comics"
— Ed Brisson (@edbrisson) December 4, 2018
make comics.
"If only someone would tell me how I can get an editor to notice me."
Make Comics.
"I guess it's impossible and I'll never break into the industry."
MAKE COMICS.
There is no better way of learning the craft of product, or proving your potential to employers, than just doing it.
You do not need anybody's permission. We don't have diplomas, nor doctorates. We can barely agree on a single standard of what a Product Manager is supposed to do.
But – there is at least one blindingly obvious industry consensus – a Product Manager makes Products.
And they don't need to be kept at the exact right temperature, given endless resource, or carefully protected in order to do this.
They find their own way.
Fake chats claiming to be from the Irish African community are being disseminated by the far right in order to suggest that violence is imminent from #BLM supporters. This is straight out of the QAnon and Proud Boys playbook. Spread the word. Protest safely. #georgenkencho
There is co-ordination across the far right in Ireland now to stir both left and right in the hopes of creating a race war. Think critically! Fascists see the tragic killing of #georgenkencho, the grief of his community and pending investigation as a flashpoint for action.
Across Telegram, Twitter and Facebook disinformation is being peddled on the back of these tragic events. From false photographs to the tactics ofwhite supremacy, the far right is clumsily trying to drive hate against minority groups and figureheads.
Declan Ganley’s Burkean group and the incel wing of National Party (Gearóid Murphy, Mick O’Keeffe & Co.) as well as all the usuals are concerted in their efforts to demonstrate their white supremacist cred. The quiet parts are today being said out loud.
The best thing you can do is challenge disinformation and report posts where engagement isn’t appropriate. Many of these are blatantly racist posts designed to drive recruitment to NP and other Nationalist groups. By all means protest but stay safe.
There is co-ordination across the far right in Ireland now to stir both left and right in the hopes of creating a race war. Think critically! Fascists see the tragic killing of #georgenkencho, the grief of his community and pending investigation as a flashpoint for action.
Across Telegram, Twitter and Facebook disinformation is being peddled on the back of these tragic events. From false photographs to the tactics ofwhite supremacy, the far right is clumsily trying to drive hate against minority groups and figureheads.
Be aware, the images the #farright are sharing in the hopes of starting a race war, are not of the SPAR employee that was punched. They\u2019re older photos of a Everton fan. Be aware of the information you\u2019re sharing and that it may be false. Always #factcheck #GeorgeNkencho pic.twitter.com/4c9w4CMk5h
— antifa.drone (@antifa_drone) December 31, 2020
Declan Ganley’s Burkean group and the incel wing of National Party (Gearóid Murphy, Mick O’Keeffe & Co.) as well as all the usuals are concerted in their efforts to demonstrate their white supremacist cred. The quiet parts are today being said out loud.
There is a concerted effort in far-right Telegram groups to try and incite violence on street by targetting people for racist online abuse following the killing of George Nkencho
— Mark Malone (@soundmigration) January 1, 2021
This follows on and is part of a misinformation campaign to polarise communities at this time.
The best thing you can do is challenge disinformation and report posts where engagement isn’t appropriate. Many of these are blatantly racist posts designed to drive recruitment to NP and other Nationalist groups. By all means protest but stay safe.