One of my favorite speeches ever is Aaron Sorkin’s graduation speech:
Read MoreI spent the weekend in New York City visiting friends. While living in Boston gives me a window into the future going to New York City gives one a window into prosperity. Walking around the Upper East Side you can feel the wealth. While Boston may build the future, New York City seems more likely to fund it.
Read MoreThis morning I saw the following tweet from Aaron Snow in my timeline:
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— Aaron Snow (@aaronsnow) April 19, 2018
My guess is the sunk cost RI is really bowing to isn’t money, but time: they think “finishing” will be faster than starting over.
If anyone has even floated a better path forward, they’re probably terrified of it. “You mean we could fail twice?”
The devil you know. https://t.co/V4qLpMoBhb
The morning is early. I look outside. The unrelenting winter gave way to a respite of spring. My outfit is laid out from the night before. Synthetic shirts and shorts designed to wick sweat from my body. No shower is necessary. I rinse my hair and change into my uniform. I load my phone into its armband and set my playlist. I open a KIND bar, the familiar taste of peanut butter giving my body the calories it craves. My friend is visiting. It is early but worth it because it is a morning for friends.
Read MoreAs a government employee instead of a regular retirement plan I participate in a pension. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts participation in this pension is not optional. The end result of a pension is that when you vest you are entitled to fixed amount of money from the government once you retire. While it looks like a good benefit, Massachusetts pension system is riddled with traps and unfairly locks down talent in our mobile economy.
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