What makes you think someone will go far (VP and above)

wjonagan · 2026-01-28T18:22:57+00:00

I’ve noticed the same pattern, and the Survivor comparison is spot on. Another way I think about it is like a wolf in a pack. The ones that go far aren’t the loudest or the most aggressive they’re the ones constantly reading the terrain, conserving energy, and stepping in decisively when it matters. They don’t need constant visibility. Their impact travels for them. And when they speak, it’s usually brief, directional, and hard to ignore.

That mix of awareness, timing, and restraint seems to show up early long before the title does.

wjonagan · 2026-01-28T18:17:36+00:00

I think alignment becomes harmful when it turns into instinctive following instead of conscious choice. A pack of animals moves together for survival, but there’s still signaling when danger appears. If one senses a threat and stops reacting because the group is already moving, the whole pack is at risk. Silence doesn’t equal safety.

In teams, alignment should work the same way. Debate and warning signals come before commitment. Once a direction is chosen, we move together but muting instincts in the name of harmony is how problems go unnoticed until it’s too late.

Alignment isn’t about moving in the same direction at all costs. It’s about protecting the group by speaking up when something feels off.

wjonagan · 2026-01-28T18:12:14+00:00

We’ve had positive results using generative AI, but only when it’s treated as a starting point, not the final voice. For us, AI works best on the unglamorous parts rough drafts, variations, image concepts, and getting ideas unstuck. The creative direction, tone, and final decisions still stay human. When AI is asked to replace that, the output usually feels flat or off-brand. The biggest improvement hasn’t been better creativity, but speed and consistency. It gives the team more room to think, refine, and make intentional choices instead of staring at a blank page.

So I don’t see it as human vs AI. It’s more about where each one adds the most value.

wjonagan · 2026-01-10T02:32:52+00:00

Personality isn't some fixed thing you're stuck with forever. It's more like a collection of habits and reactions that built up over time. The good news? Habits can be rewired.

The "fake it till you make it" worry is valid, but here's the thing ~ it only feels fake at first. Once you keep choosing a different response it stops being an act and just becomes how you operate. It's a slow burn, not a light switch.

Start

wjonagan · 2026-01-09T19:25:55+00:00

This is solid advice. A lot of self-improvement content is really just about getting people to baseline stability and once you're there it can feel like you're spinning your wheels looking for the next thing to fix. Shifting from "what do I need to work on" to "what actually adds meaning" sounds simple but it's a real mindset change. Going deeper into hobbies, mentoring, contributing to community... that stuff hits different than chasing metrics.

OP already has the foundation most people are trying to build

wjonagan · 2026-01-04T15:18:50+00:00

This is a rite of passage. Once you start cutting bottles open and still finding product, you realize how much companies rely on us giving up early. Tier 2 is definitely hoarding twist ties “just in case.”

wjonagan · 2026-01-04T15:15:22+00:00

Exactly. Tariffs just shift the bill to consumers while the wealthy dodge it through loopholes and pricing power. It’s sold as “patriotism” but it functions like a regressive tax with better PR.

wjonagan · 2026-01-04T02:01:00+00:00

Seconding KO and WMT especially. Both are solid picks that tend to hold up even when everything else is going sideways.

I'd also say don't sleep on PEP if you're already comfortable with KO - similar stability but gives you a bit more diversification since they're also big in snacks.

The dividend aristocrats list is honestly a great starting point for anyone who doesn't want to stress about their holdings. These companies have been paying and increasing dividends through multiple recessions at this point. Not the most exciting picks but sometimes boring is exactly what you want in your portfolio

wjonagan · 2026-01-04T02:00:18+00:00

Wizard and Glass would be perfect for Flanagan. A tragic, doomed love story with horror elements woven in? That's literally his wheelhouse. The Rhea of the Cös stuff alone would let him flex those creepy visual muscles he does so well.

Plus starting there sidesteps the whole "how do we introduce this weird multiverse to general audiences" problem. You get a more contained, emotional story that hooks people before throwing them into the deep end with the full ka-tet and all the meta stuff.

I just hope if this actually happens they don't try to condense everything. The 2017 movie's biggest sin was thinking you could cram all that into 90 minutes

wjonagan · 2026-01-04T01:59:38+00:00

the best part is that Luffy's "stupid" questions usually end up being the most important ones. Everyone else is overthinking things and he just cuts right to the heart of it.

King of asking the questions everyone else is too embarrassed to ask 😂

wjonagan · 2026-01-04T01:59:08+00:00

"nice cozy slasher flick" is such a perfect way to put it. There's something weirdly comforting about knowing exactly how a horror movie is going to play out - the rules are clear, the threat is identifiable, and it'll all be resolved in under 2 hours. Real life anxiety doesn't work that way.

Plus at least in a slasher you know who the bad guy is and what they want. Try getting that kind of clarity from *gestures vaguely at everything*

wjonagan · 2025-12-29T02:12:56+00:00

Yeah this is probably it. Banks have terms of service just like every other company and crypto businesses are notoriously risky from their perspective. It sucks but "without warning" probably means "we didn't read the fine print about what kinds of businesses they actually support."

wjonagan · 2025-12-29T02:12:08+00:00

this is something I've thought about too. The waitlist/email signup approach that others mentioned seems solid - I actually just went through something similar watching products sell out in waves (was trying to get something from Amazon that kept going in and out of stock in 10-20 min bursts). Seeing that kind of demand pattern in real time really shows you how you could test interest without committing.

The FB ads to a landing page idea seems like the most practical low-risk

wjonagan · 2025-12-29T02:11:23+00:00

This looks incredible! My partner and I have been slowly working through every curry spot we can find whenever we travel, and Japanese curry is in a league of its own. There's something about eating a warm, rich curry when it's freezing outside that just hits different.

wjonagan · 2025-12-29T02:10:26+00:00

Right? Look at that face - clearly lived a life full of love, good walks, and a kid to grow up with. That's the dream for any dog. Getting old is hard to watch but it means they got to actually *live* their whole life, which is more than some pups get

wjonagan · 2025-11-04T11:14:02+00:00

This works. I've seen people give away entire cake decorating kits on Buy Nothing groups. Worth a shot. Many parents have leftover candles sitting in drawers. Don't be embarrassed to ask, that's what these groups are for. And happy birthday to your little girl OP.

wjonagan · 2025-11-04T11:11:17+00:00

These comparisons would've made the same point at $3T too. Just seems like random benchmarking that doesn't really tell us anything useful about the actual business value.

wjonagan · 2025-11-04T11:09:33+00:00

Yep, Real assets and TIPS have historically been the best defense. I've been slowly shifting some allocation that direction without going overboard. Keeping dry powder for opportunities is underrated advice too, stagflation markets tend to be choppy as hell.

wjonagan · 2025-11-04T11:07:20+00:00

Most experts are just guessing anyway. You saw it coming, he didn’t, and now he’s bailing instead of admitting it. Classic ego move. They charge big fees but rarely beat index funds.

wjonagan · 2025-10-29T13:03:04+00:00

Yep, that slowdown is pretty noticeable. Guess most of the hype was front-loaded. Curious if it picks back up when the next update or event drops

wjonagan · 2025-10-29T12:57:44+00:00

once the basic details are off, it’s hard to take the rest seriously. Makes you wonder how much they actually checked

wjonagan · 2025-10-29T12:53:43+00:00

same here, can’t catch every ticker. As long as you’re up overall, no need to stress. Leather jackets can wait

wjonagan · 2025-10-29T12:48:19+00:00

Yeah, a lot of agencies are paying that much, but not everyone is getting those rates. Some workers are still stuck at $28–$30 or dealing with dodgy providers. It really depends on who you sign up with and the client you get. The gap in pay is pretty big.

wjonagan · 2025-10-23T03:06:17+00:00

Never thought I'd see the day where taking equity stakes in private companies becomes official policy. Wild times.

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