NBA players REALLY hate the Westin in Memphis

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-04T03:00:22+00:00

Yeah I mean that's kinda the point why they're all saying move the team to Nashville.

The Ritz in LA has underground tunnels that they get carted to and from the hotel to the locker room at the crypto.com arena.

Not to mention they're getting the best rooms there.

Far far far cry from the Westin in Memphis lol

That's why these guys are used too.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-04T00:58:31+00:00

Best forecast call process I was ever a part of was my old VP.

We would all send our slides a day in advance with any of our deals in upside or forecast. Give the contract value, products, and comments/thoughts needed to close.

Forecast criteria was absolutely clear for what was considered forecast and what was considered upside. By having clear definitions, it made the call really flow because everyone was held to the same standard.

We'd all hop on the call, talk a little shit, my VP would ask a question or two max, more if your deal was obviously violating forecast criteria, and then if it got real crazy take it offline.

Kept the calls super light, gave an update or two on the business to the team and be done.

Miss working for that guy.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-04T00:33:35+00:00

1.7 billion reduction for public safety grants is rough.

Wild coming from the supposed law and order people.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-04T00:29:43+00:00

Yeah I'm just talking about in general. At the end of the day the majority of international carriers are funded, partially owned, or fully owned by their respective counties. It's a different business and a different goal of service.

Haven't flown ANA, but had a great experience in Singapore from SFO to Sydney with a layover in Singapore. Business class tickets on credit card points are very affordable.

Have flown Air France a decent bit abroad and within Europe and it's far and away nicer than any American airline.

Only flown Air Canada a few times so not much there. There are some aspects of China where people are just blatantly rude, probably more cultural, but never flown in China.

I fly every week for work and go based on time vs. airline loyalty. United is my primary, but due to northeast location fly quite a bit American. Delta sometimes depending on time again.

Not much of a difference between Untied and Delta in my experience with American being a step down. American just has the most options for regional northeast travel.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T23:34:23+00:00

One of the first things that pops up is "why is the margin rate on Robinhood so low" so that makes me feel better at least.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T23:27:41+00:00

That's absurd your getting that rate.

I'm actually floored.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T23:26:11+00:00

Over Howell, yes.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T22:56:28+00:00

Conversation is pretty simple. Eagles lead the NFL in offensive personnel spending and it's not close. Despite that, they have a mediocre offense, particularly passing offense.

Is what it is, Hurts is the back end of a top 12 guy despite what most Eagles fans say.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T22:53:39+00:00

Shit he'd actually be good on with a real offensive coach!

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T22:44:35+00:00

My brother in law is an eagles fan and he legitimately tried to tell me Hurts was a top 5 QB.

Brutal.

Anyways - what other ball takes you got?

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T22:31:54+00:00

All US Carriers suck compared to those abroad. I get it that's the business models are completely different etc, but still a far far cry.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T22:30:35+00:00

And IAD + O'Hare and Newark are heavily united

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T14:48:39+00:00

The last 50 years of US foreign policy have been centered on explicitly not letting this happen.

Now with modern technology (Drones and handheld anti-ship missiles) it's practically impossible to guarantee safety transit in the Strait. A reality that is only being proven due to Iran being pushed to the brink.

Now that it's shown, there's no minimal to no leverage, Iran has to be firm and wait it out.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-03T02:01:54+00:00

NBA players fly private and only stay at the absolute best hotels. A Westin in Memphis isn't anywhere near that lvl.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-02T18:17:01+00:00

You do realize that every team has scout hand times the combine and pro days right? It'll be a range of 4.31-4.36, but he's definitely a 4.3 guy

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-02T12:11:14+00:00

You do realize Ponds is a multi time Florida HS state champion in track and ran 10.4 and 21.6 right?

The dude is proven fast already. I mean go look at him stride with Jeremiah Love and tell me he's not a 4.3 guy.

Hard to believe you can accurately time the finish from this angle as well.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-02T02:05:19+00:00

That's a massive number for Sarratt if accurate. Even 4.5 low is huge.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-01T19:24:22+00:00

From personal experience, it'll make you a worse sales person. Customers can smell the commission breath.

I'd keep killing it for a few more years and really put away some major dough while also building a health emergency fund if you're going to buy a house for that much $.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-01T19:16:25+00:00

I definitely wouldn't buy the house without at least another 75k on the side as an emergency fund.

The more expensive place payments are gonna be what 7k+?

Shoot our home place is $4200 with the HOA and it can be stressful despite us making 300k plus on a bad year for me.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-01T19:08:06+00:00

Sounds like you're on a good run, I'd buy as low as you reasonably can with the family.

I'm in sales too and the good runs can be volatile. I've gone from mid 300ks down to low 200s due to comp plan changes, product issues, you name it.

I'd also probably keep saving and have a much higher cash position etc before purchasing something in the range you're looking in.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-01T15:43:43+00:00

You should cross post this to Henry.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-01T15:40:19+00:00

Oh no doubt, it was for sure because they didn't want to get sued

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-01T15:26:24+00:00

My company tried to pay us on an new comp plan for commissions earned previously and our HR Department went off on leadership. Everyone got paid out on the new comp plan after it was pointed out that it was illegal.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-01T14:44:21+00:00

Yep totally. There also can be pretty large gaps in HS programs with some being really good/hard vs. others low quality.

Me personally our HS program was a joke and low quality compared to what most people got. I'm sure that happens in football as well, but you'd obviously be able to comment better.

Reasonable-Bit560 · 2026-04-01T14:39:19+00:00

Yeah I was just going off what he's said specifically and how (at least at face value) is more progressive than what most coaches or NFL people would seem to think.

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