Who else thinks sales is something we should be teaching juniors and seniors in high school?
There really needs to be a life skills class for teens. Sales, leadership, personal development, personal finance.
I grew up surfing in NJ and that passion sent me over the world chasing waves. I'm dumbstruck at what we occurred on Monday along the NJ coast. Wave height 18 to 20 ft & heavy. Water temp 46. Pics aren't mine and don't know who to credit. Flip through these though!
Hug your family a little closer tonight.
My wife and 2 yr old son got in a car accident this afternoon. Both are at home and safe. It could have been so much worse. Really makes me grateful for God's protection and favor over them and the entire situation.
Prayer request. My wife and I have been sick since Tuesday. Nasty chills, coughing violently, nausea, not sleeping, can't keep our heads up or eyes open. We are supposed to take our fam to the Poconos for our twins bday but can't see how that's even possible. Need healing!
@zachhomol_
The last 18 months were the final straw. It started around 10 years ago.
Things started making sense whenever it was that I read
@RyanHoliday
's book "Trust Me I'm Lying, Confessions of a Media Manipulator"
The next few days are going to be stressful. The media is going to want to amp you up, get you worried & anxious.
Be good to yourself. Be good to others.
Extend grace to your neighbor. Treat others the way you want to be treated, especially when you don't think they deserve it
Six year old daughter is already training for American Ninja Warrior try outs.
This little warrior has had 4 open heart surgeries, 2 stomach surgeries & 100s of doctor's appointments. Nothing will hold her back.
Field Family motto: We do hard things.
@trevorphillippi
There's definitely a market for this. My wife does the same when I start talking about lead generation funnels, paid media and conversion tactics. I'm picturing an app with sleep stories of workers describing their industries to their significant others. Expertzzzzzzz.
@vrexec
just cropped out the neighbors on both sides of the zero lot line piece of land that this house was built on. $100 says the inside is painted gray.
@GenoBonnalie
What about Kelly Slater? The dude has dominated professional surfing for 34 years. He's won 11 World Championships and at 51 years old is still winning events.
And he was on Baywatch, which has to count for some bonus points
@zachware
As a cyclist, I hate to see others not following the rules of the road and then blaming the drivers. I'm glad the cyclist was OK and had to pay for it.
That might have been my best Bday ever. Woke at 6, 10 mile run, jump in the ocean, took the fam out for breakfast, hung at the beach with extended fam, played for hours in the ocean w/ my kids, SUP'd to the next island south for happy hour w/ wife, paddled back as the sun set.
@dougboneparth
I thought your joke was great, but the real comedy is the majority of responses who don't get the reference. Where have they been living?
@beingjameson
They reminds me... I'm thinking I might need a quote on maybe adding a deck sometime in the next few years. Can you come over this weekend to give me a free estimate?
I'm about to roll into Lasik surgery. Everyone on the bird app has been telling me it's the best decision of their lives. Can't freaking wait to see clearly again!
Pray for a perfect procedure and speedy recovery.
Somehow I ended up on the podium. 2nd place in my age group and 22nd overall was a shock both as a result and to my body.
This old guy needs to take training more seriously next year.
I started surfing when I was 10 & been fortunate enough to have surfed all over the world. I have seen 20+ sharks but I know 100s have seen me.
They bug me out a bit but are fascinating.
Here's the 25,000 mile path a 13 ft great white named Breton has swam in the last 600 days.
Today I paid $139 to an appliance repair man to find out that my broken ice maker was not broken but just switched to the off position. It has a tiny little switch that's hidden. Not sure how it got flipped off a few months ago.
Just over here trying to support SMBTwit.
@lifeofbryony
Hello Byrony, have you ever been on a podcast before? I'd love to have you as a guest on my show. You would be a great mentor for all of our listeners. We could have a glass of gin and talk about life. What do you think?
What is it about trucks that draws boys in?
This little guy is literally glued to the window and waving at the garbage truck. Small benefits of waking up at 5:30am.
Was in a bad spot mentally all day. Battled the resistance and decided to lift some weights in the sun.
Sunshine and fitness is an underrated mental health strategy.
Feeling great now!
My inbox is full of "Last Chance" "Final Sale" "Hurry Up" "You don't want to miss this!" and "re:"
1. I don't want any of this garbage
2. Marketers ruin everything
3. I'm calling their bluff. $10 says I can get the same deal next week.
4. It should be easier to mass unsubscribe
@drgurner
@fortworthchris
Its almost a gift from one attorney to another to ensure job security. Write the document in such a way that you have to hire one of my law school buddies to decipher it. Also, longer documents = more billable hours.
“Nobody is happy, unless they are content.”
@fortworthchris
sharing wisdom beyond his years w/
@sweatystartup
.
Other gold:
• Chris talking about tithing & you can't take it with you.
• Having a liquidity event will help you grow faster. Sell your 1st portfolio to show results
Easy like Sunday morning.
He's not even two months old and I already feel like Caleb is growing up too fast.
Enjoying these father son times while letting my wife sleep in.
I'm supposed to be at my friend's wedding in the Philippines right now.
He started out as my VA, but now I'm the Godfather in his wedding.
If you think hiring a VA isn't life changing for both of you, read on.
Ended up 3rd in my age group. Knocked a minute and a half off my time from last year. The guy who took 2nd was 2 seconds ahead of me but since it's a staggered start I didn't see him out on the course.
Told the kids Santa went dairy free, and convinced them to leave some Scotch by the fireplace. You know, to warm his belly.
3D chess.
Merry Christmas Twitter friends.
I'm taking my wife out for a birthday dinner to a hot spot in town. I had to make the reservation back in May. Yes, May. Feeling the pre game excitement right now after 10 months of anticipation.
@thatguyBG
it feels weird bc it's making them do the work. Some people feel like it's a power move. Investors hate it that's for sure.
I usually ask them if they have a scheduling link to eliminate the back and forth. Then I say, "or if it is easier, grab a time that works best <Calendly>
@bethanyjbabcock
@cboyack
A good friend of mine calls it messy hospitality. She'll invite you over no matter what her house looks like, have a relaxed no fuss dinner, and enjoy each other's company.
Remember when I was complaining about my son waking up every morning around 5:15am?
Now he's waking up at 4:30am. I feel like sleeping until 5:15 would be a blessing.
There's a life lesson in there somewhere.
Day 1 post lasik surgery. Slept 14 hours last night. Vision is perfect 20/20. It's so odd and amazing to see clearly without contacts or glasses. Eyes are scratchy and feel like they have sand in them but they goes away after the) a few days.
Wish I did it earlier!
As we mourn the loss of Artem, here are some ways to help a friend in a dark place.
I've had too many experiences with this in the past. Living in Aspen it would happen every shoulder season especially after ski season. "If I can't be happy in a place like Aspen, I will never be"
I became a dad 6 years ago today. Time flies yet stands still.
What a blessing, honor and challenge it has been to be a father. I wouldn't change it for the world.
Had the pleasure of taking the twins to the Father Daughter Dance over the weekend.
Blessed beyond measure.
Backyard goals.
40 degree cold plunge, hot tub, salt water pool, barrel sauna, outdoor TV, astro turf lawn. 200 yards to the beach. Safest neighborhood in the USA.
Today is my one year anniversary as an enterprise software sales exec at Qlik. I'm loving the data analytics & business intelligence platforms I sell and am having fun doing it. It was hard to sell my company and transition to corporate but I'd say yr 1 was a huge success.
Currently battling with this in our home.
All the lights are on, all the time. I go around turning them off multiple times a day. Considering buying motion detection light switches. Send help!
Older dads: which one comes first?
1) Wife and kids learn to turn off the lights when they leave a room.
2) We give up and leave all the lights on all the effing time.
Because the other option is keep bottling up the rage with every light switch I turn off.
I need hope.
Does anyone have connections in the canned beverage space? I'm looking for some advice / guidance around canning and co-packing.
Not just picking brains, willing to pay for time obviously.
My kids pull out every trick to get me to stay in their room after putting them to bed.
They usually drop these right as I'm closing the door.
I fall for "Daddy, can I give you the biggest hug ever?" every time.
Tonight one asked "Daddy, can you count to 1,000?"
Well played.
@cat3house
@SFPDChief
Equitable wages 20%? Tips are To Insure Proper Service. The amount is supposed to be tied to the service level. I spent a bunch of time waiting tables and tending bar & loved that system. These guys take 20% automatically with no regard for how you treat their patrons? Weak.
New Year's Resolutions suck.
Who wants to join me & a few Twitter friends for monthly challenges to level up 1 aspect of your life?
I pick a new challenge each month
Ex:
100 push ups / day
Gratitude journal
20 min walk
Read 10 pages
Meditation
Good deed /day
Reply to commit
Anyone else hitting their lifts before you stuff yourself today?
I'm thankful for the bird app & the friends I've made here over the years. I'm thankful for my health & fitness. I'm thankful for a mother in law who is an incredible cook. Def going back for seconds today.
In 2022 I'm launching an after school sales course for high school and college students. Can't wait to set them free to dominate a career in sales and business.
@lodipolocoach
@ZubyMusic
That's probably the safest sport to play right now. Can't believe they make you clean the ball.
Who decides this nonsense? And who is the knucklehead yes man who agreed that this was a logical move.
It's my birthday today. I'd like to challenge you to two things:
1. Do something epic. Push yourself to the limit. Go on an adventure.
2. Do something kind for someone completely out of the blue. Bless them without expecting anything in return.
Enjoy this trip around the sun.
I worked my butt off the last 18 months, closed a bunch of deals & earned a promotion to lead a sales team.
Now I'm looking to hire two sales reps to fill out my team selling the top ranked data analytics & BI Software.
Who should I recruit away from their existing sales job?
One of my favorite things to do while traveling is find some local trails.
Got some alone time & fresh air while the kids and wife napped. Scored this single track near Camelback mountain (Poconos, not Phoenix).
@Levijameshere
When I was getting started in business my mentor told me "Comparison is the thief of joy."
To this day I struggle with comparing my successes to everyone else who looks like they are light years ahead of me. I try to use that as motivation and a path to where I want to be.