Be a Kermit the Frog. Have a creative vision and no ego. Recognize the unique talents of those around you. Attract weirdos. Manage chaos. Show kindness. Be sincere.
Russian system is very suspicious of any initiative and enthusiasm. Like literally any. Kremlin finds it much more comfortable to work with people who would rather not be doing it and are often kinda disgusted with what they are doing. They are much more reliable
My two oldest kids (8 and 6) ask me to tell them an “interesting fact” every night at bedtime. Having now exhausted my own supply of memorized trivia as well as several random lists on the internet, I’m taking suggestions below…
This may get lost in today’s rightful joy, but the Encyclopedia of New York, spearheaded by the one and only @heybonanos, is a triumph. And if you know Chris, it’s a double pleasure because you can hear his voice throughout. It’s like you’re in his prodigious, well-ordered brain.
Allow me to entertain you with thread: A few days ago, there was a twitter storm about the worst places in NYC. Many people said Times Square, which I would typically agree with except for one thing: My dad. 1/11