Random Chat, Thoughts, Posts, and/or Rants Thread

[MJ DeMarco]

Reminder to American entrepreneurs earning profits... today is the quarterly deadline to pay the tax man.

Some one bought a house in Reno for for $330k in April, and relisted it for $560k a month later. After 2 weeks they dropped the price by $110k down to $450k. I hope they get their $330k back. It was listed for $250k back in 2020. I guess this is the real estate peak.

Pretty common I've seen across the board. It won't end well.

 

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[Chapas]

People keep referring to me as an engineer.

Everytime I log into my Portuguese bank account it says Dr. Chapas. Apparently my bank lady put down the wrong profession when creating my account, so if I weren't married I would totally pick up girls telling them I was a heart surgeon.

 

[Kak]

This story is all about money - I was expecting it to be about golf skill!

Where’s the PGA pro who’s dirt broke and pretends to suck, goes 10x on this guy? Lol!

Golf is a game of many many skills.

 

[Chapas]

What do you think about videos, where people help homeless persons? I see a lot of hate on those guys saying "you only did it for the video" and "why do you need to record that?".

I've mixed feelings. On one hand I actually feel good about watching the content, it makes me smile, and inspires me to do more good myself. On the other hand, I see the point - would these guys give away anything, if it wasn't for the online clout

Feel good content is always nice, but most of them definitely do it just for views. I have this homeless dude I help 2-3 times a week when I meet him outside of my grocery store. Not big help, but always buy him a water and a banana or a sandwich. It's just a natural thing to do, and I think a lot of people act the same way without having the need to film it.

I feel like everything is staged these days. The only feel good videos that actually makes me feel good is the ones with animals - without people lol. Those are the only genuine ones. Rest is just acting and self-promotion.

So many videos of people helping animals in need. Which is amazing. I just don't understand that people need to film everything first. Why not help the animal immediately? Instead of spending 30-60 seconds on filming how it struggles? If I saw a dog in bad condition I would go help it. I wouldn't take my phone out first and film it for a couple of minutes and then help it.

Sometimes I wish we all just had Nokia 3310's. Life would be so much more real.

 

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[GPM]

Feel good content is always nice, but most of them definitely do it just for views. I have this homeless dude I help 2-3 times a week when I meet him outside of my grocery store. Not big help, but always buy him a water and a banana or a sandwich. It's just a natural thing to do, and I think a lot of people act the same way without having the need to film it.

I feel like everything is staged these days. The only feel good videos that actually makes me feel good is the ones with animals - without people lol. Those are the only genuine ones. Rest is just acting and self-promotion.

So many videos of people helping animals in need. Which is amazing. I just don't understand that people need to film everything first. Why not help the animal immediately? Instead of spending 30-60 seconds on filming how it struggles? If I saw a dog in bad condition I would go help it. I wouldn't take my phone out first and film it for a couple of minutes and then help it.

Sometimes I wish we all just had Nokia 3310's. Life would be so much more real.

Most of those "helping an animal" video are staged too. See a dog or something stuck? Chances are it was put there on purpose to film

 

[Xeon]

What do you think about videos, where people help homeless persons? I see a lot of hate on those guys saying "you only did it for the video" and "why do you need to record that?".

I've mixed feelings. On one hand I actually feel good about watching the content, it makes me smile, and inspires me to do more good myself. On the other hand, I see the point - would these guys give away anything, if it wasn't for the online clout

Fake, fake fake fake and fake.
Some of those homeless / needy ones are even paid actors.

It's just for the creators to get $$$ from Youtube monetization.

Some even take it up one level by going to poor / war countries and doing "good deeds" there.

So many videos of people helping animals in need. Which is amazing. I just don't understand that people need to film everything first. Why not help the animal immediately? Instead of spending 30-60 seconds on filming how it struggles? If I saw a dog in bad condition I would go help it. I wouldn't take my phone out first and film it for a couple of minutes and then help it.

Reminds me of those videos on FB where they show some deer / rabbit / animal getting trapped in the mud / fell down a slope stuck in pond / trapped in barb wire etc. These videos get hundreds of thousands of likes and comments.

I even have this feeling that many deliberately got the animal trapped in the first place, then "happened to discover the animal and went to help".

It's always such a coincidence.

 

[Mathuin]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1537235245161775105

View: https://twitter.com/callicrates_/status/1537235245161775105?s=20&t=6Pokniu2Ph6O-k93gXX_lA

 

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[Xeon]

Home

Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.

remarkable.com

Flop or potential productocracy?

 

[MitchC]

Home

Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.

remarkable.com

Flop or potential productocracy?

I'm in the trends Facebook group and they asked everyone what were their best purchases this year under $1000 were, Remarkable came up multiple times, the customers loved them.

One guy mentioned a competitor and said he bought theirs because it was better so I'm not sure about productocracy but they're definitely providing value.

 

[Xeon]

I'm in the trends Facebook group and they asked everyone what were their best purchases this year under $1000 were, Remarkable came up multiple times, the customers loved them.

One guy mentioned a competitor and said he bought theirs because it was better so I'm not sure about productocracy but they're definitely providing value.

That's surprising. Sales of books and paper products are going down based on Google trends, how would this even work out for this Remarkable product, considering that it seeks to emulate paper. Why not just type on the phone, laptop or PC? Maybe it's a novelty item.

 

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[MitchC]

That's surprising. Sales of books and paper products are going down based on Google trends, how would this even work out for this Remarkable product, considering that it seeks to emulate paper. Why not just type on the phone, laptop or PC? Maybe it's a novelty item.

Just had a look at the comments.

Seems its very realistic to write on and people use it in place of paper notes, which I write pages of paper notes, I'm sure all business owners do so that makes sense.

I hate typing notes and to do lists, I never do it.

The other version that was better was able to search your handwritten notes.

 

[UK_Mike]

I hate typing notes and to do lists, I never do it.

I started getting into the habit of re-writing my "to do" list every few days when I worked in an office - it gave an empty feeling of accomplishment to get rid of the stuff that I'd done, but it also persuaded me to do things I'd been putting off because I got fed up of writing them out over and over again.

 

[Kak]

Just had a look at the comments.

Seems its very realistic to write on and people use it in place of paper notes, which I write pages of paper notes, I'm sure all business owners do so that makes sense.

I hate typing notes and to do lists, I never do it.

The other version that was better was able to search your handwritten notes.

I could see this working great for taking notes at a meeting.

You can’t readily sit on your phone and type away at a meeting without coming across rude. Although, admittedly, typed notes, on your phone, would be better.

 

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[Antifragile]

Home

Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.

remarkable.com

Flop or potential productocracy?

This is a great device. I got one, then bought a bunch for the office. Then my friends bought more for their offices too. I feel I’m surrounded by people with reMarkable tablets. All of us love them.

Here is a discount code for you:

Home

Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.

remarkable.com

Edit:

I see everyone thinks it's just a note taking tablet... which it is great at, but I like other uses too:
1. I now read all my documents (legal) on it, just toss PDF import and done. Mark them up, sign them, look them up on your computer etc.
2. Many articles that are long, I prefer to read on paper, not on a computer. Some industry publications (typically in PDF too, like market studies etc) - I read all of them on reMarkable. I highlight and make notes in the margins. Then I can look it up on my computer anytime too (so it's better than printed).
3. Books - yes, you can read books on it too, which is great because the size of the screen is larger. Just buy EPUB or PDF and done. Same thing, you can write notes on books in the margins.

Here is an example of a book highlight that I picked up from my computer after reading it on my reMarkable:

 

[Xeon]

This is a great device. I got one, then bought a bunch for the office. Then my friends bought more for their offices too. I feel I’m surrounded by people with reMarkable tablets. All of us love them.

Here is a discount code for you:

Home

Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.

remarkable.com

Edit:

I see everyone thinks it's just a note taking tablet... which it is great at, but I like other uses too:
1. I now read all my documents (legal) on it, just toss PDF import and done. Mark them up, sign them, look them up on your computer etc.
2. Many articles that are long, I prefer to read on paper, not on a computer. Some industry publications (typically in PDF too, like market studies etc) - I read all of them on reMarkable. I highlight and make notes in the margins. Then I can look it up on my computer anytime too (so it's better than printed).
3. Books - yes, you can read books on it too, which is great because the size of the screen is larger. Just buy EPUB or PDF and done. Same thing, you can write notes on books in the margins.

Here is an example of a book highlight that I picked up from my computer after reading it on my reMarkable:

View attachment 44035

Lol now I'm tempted to get one because of the ability to read books

@MitchC appreciate the great discount code. Saw the price after clicking the Buy Now button. Nope lol

 

[Andy Black]

This is a great device. I got one, then bought a bunch for the office. Then my friends bought more for their offices too. I feel I’m surrounded by people with reMarkable tablets. All of us love them.

Here is a discount code for you:

Home

Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.

remarkable.com

Edit:

I see everyone thinks it's just a note taking tablet... which it is great at, but I like other uses too:
1. I now read all my documents (legal) on it, just toss PDF import and done. Mark them up, sign them, look them up on your computer etc.
2. Many articles that are long, I prefer to read on paper, not on a computer. Some industry publications (typically in PDF too, like market studies etc) - I read all of them on reMarkable. I highlight and make notes in the margins. Then I can look it up on my computer anytime too (so it's better than printed).
3. Books - yes, you can read books on it too, which is great because the size of the screen is larger. Just buy EPUB or PDF and done. Same thing, you can write notes on books in the margins.

Here is an example of a book highlight that I picked up from my computer after reading it on my reMarkable:

View attachment 44035

Can it record you writing on it?

 

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[Guest-5ty5s4]

This is a great device. I got one, then bought a bunch for the office. Then my friends bought more for their offices too. I feel I’m surrounded by people with reMarkable tablets. All of us love them.

Here is a discount code for you:

Home

Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.

remarkable.com

Edit:

I see everyone thinks it's just a note taking tablet... which it is great at, but I like other uses too:
1. I now read all my documents (legal) on it, just toss PDF import and done. Mark them up, sign them, look them up on your computer etc.
2. Many articles that are long, I prefer to read on paper, not on a computer. Some industry publications (typically in PDF too, like market studies etc) - I read all of them on reMarkable. I highlight and make notes in the margins. Then I can look it up on my computer anytime too (so it's better than printed).
3. Books - yes, you can read books on it too, which is great because the size of the screen is larger. Just buy EPUB or PDF and done. Same thing, you can write notes on books in the margins.

Here is an example of a book highlight that I picked up from my computer after reading it on my reMarkable:

View attachment 44035

how is it for drawing and art?

 

[Antifragile]

Can it record you writing on it?

Will try later and post it, Andy.

how is it for drawing and art?

Gee… art and me… like water and oil. Lol

But I do draw org charts for my RE structures, no different than on paper.

 

[Simon Angel]

The ad for the reMarkable 2 is pretty cool:

 

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[Mathuin]

The ad for the reMarkable 2 is pretty cool:

You could say it was..... REMARKABLE

I'll see myself out.

 

[Simon Angel]

However, this dude says that the ONYX BOOX is better overall:

And this dude does a pretty cool comparison (and makes it seem like the reMarkable 2 is superior yet again):

 

[Antifragile]

@Andy Black

Here you go!

 

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[Guest-5ty5s4]

Biggest benefit of hiring family is knowing them closely. Some jobs require high levels of trust. It's hard to interview strangers for that.

Of course, only you know which family members are honest and diligent and which ones would screw you over.

Also, there is no greater "incentive alignment" than inheritance. None. Zero.

Character + incentive... potent combination

 

[MJ DeMarco]

I just cancelled my subscription to Door Dash.

Unfortunately everything I order never travels well. Food arrives cold, soggy, or bland. And another thing I noticed that is even more concerning... sometimes the food arrives with ZERO safety protocols in place. We ordered 2 pizzas the other night and they arrived simply in their cardboard boxes. The driver can easily open up the lid and spit on the pizza, sneeze on it, or contaminate it.

Anybody can drive for these services and I can guarantee you, there are no background checks.

Sorry but I view this as a huge security risk, especially in today's climate of "eat the rich", and it doesn't help that my home clearly screams "I'm rich, thanks for delivering my food at minimum wage rates."

While I tip $20 minimum on everything I order (I delivered food years ago so I understand the plight) I don't think a double-tip would sway anyone with this kind of mindset from doing something maliciously.

Both the wife and I didn't feel well after eating our separate pies, and the thought crossed our minds.

Some one bought a house in Reno for for $330k in April, and relisted it for $560k a month later. After 2 weeks they dropped the price by $110k down to $450k. I hope they get their $330k back. It was listed for $250k back in 2020. I guess this is the real estate peak.

Pretty common I've seen across the board. It won't end well.

 

[MTF]

Anybody can drive for these services and I can guarantee you, there are no background checks.

Oh @MJ DeMarco, you're so completely wrong! DoorDash makes sure to use the correct pronouns so it's impossible to hire the wrong person. In case anything is wrong, they even know their sexual orientation so it's all legit.



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)

 

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[doster.zach]

I just cancelled my subscription to Door Dash.

Unfortunately everything I order never travels well. Food arrives cold, soggy, or bland. And another thing I noticed that is even more concerning... sometimes the food arrives with ZERO safety protocols in place. We ordered 2 pizzas the other night and they arrived simply in their cardboard boxes. The driver can easily open up the lid and spit on the pizza, sneeze on it, or contaminate it.

Anybody can drive for these services and I can guarantee you, there are no background checks.

Sorry but I view this as a huge security risk, especially in today's climate of "eat the rich", and it doesn't help that if my home clearly screams "I'm rich, thanks for delivering my food at minimum wage rates."

While I tip $20 minimum on everything I order (I delivered food years ago so I understand the plight) I don't think a double-tip would sway anyone with this kind of mindset from doing something maliciously.

Both the wife and I didn't feel well after eating our separate pies, and the thought crossed our minds.



Pretty common I've seen across the board. It won't end well.

I never got it, always heard the horror stories and couldn’t ever believe the way people wait in lines to get it and drive 30 mins to you that it could possibly be good.

At least pizza delivery drivers have some direct responsibility to the business for quality.

 

[Andy Black]

Biggest benefit of hiring family is knowing them closely. Some jobs require high levels of trust. It's hard to interview strangers for that.

Of course, only you know which family members are honest and diligent and which ones would screw you over.

Also, there is no greater "incentive alignment" than inheritance. None. Zero.

Character + incentive... potent combination

Funny you bring this up. My stepson has been doing the Monday morning reports for clients. He’s starting a full-time job soon and I asked our 14 year old if he fancied doing them. He bit my hand off and keeps asking what else he can do.

“The person who’ll run with the ball is the person who catches it.”
- Colin Jennings (an IT manager I used to have)

 

[Antifragile]

Anybody can drive for these services and I can guarantee you, there are no background checks.

Sorry but I view this as a huge security risk, especially in today's climate of "eat the rich", and it doesn't help that my home clearly screams "I'm rich, thanks for delivering my food at minimum wage rates."

Good decision MJ. We act the same way, and now one of us goes to get the food directly. Not as convenient but safer for sure. Especially now, times are harder and “hate the rich” is real.

 

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[Andy Black]

Blimey. It's a fortune cookie meme account on LinkedIn...

https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspirelaughlearn/

 

[becks22]

You guys sold me-- I've been wanting a remarkable tablet since I had a coffee with someone and he pulled it out to take notes on and gave me a quick tour. For someone who loves paper but always has 10+ legal pads scattered between my office and almost every room in my house, it may be easier to just get a remarkable to keep everything organsied. I think I'll order it this weekend! Thanks @Antifragile for the coupon code.