I just published *We drink less. We also meet differently. The two trends are not unrelated.*

You said I could do it @rileybrown_ai @calum_johnson9, and I did @ 55 years old. Even if you got to 50 this is worth the retweet. It is possible, you can do it too. https://t.co/reY7Agr1sJ

Building a business fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. It's the ultimate form of self-care.

Mediocre intelligence + curiosity + showing up every day will destroy most people who are 10x smarter than you.

As a solopreneur, you are the product. Your success depends on how good you are at selling, networking, and making yourself unforgettable. Your goal is to authentically express your journey, values and personality and then find an audience that resonates with it.

Yesterday, my little one-person business crossed $4M in revenue. It took 1,352 days, I ran zero ads & operate at a 94% margin. Here are the 20 steps of my wild & strange journey: Hope it's helpful to someone. [🧵 thread]

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~ Trina Plamondon is a BIPOC female, wine consultant, and the founder of Boutèy, a Canadian glass wine bottle supplier. You can learn more about the business and a circular economy at: https://t.co/G6dC0MusD0.

From the early clay bottles of the ancient Near East to the standardized glass bottles of today, the wine bottle has played an important role in the storage, transportation, and enjoyment of wine.

The shape and size of the bottle can often indicate the type of wine it contains, with certain shapes and sizes being more commonly associated with certain types of wine.

Today, wine bottles come in a range of sizes and shapes, including the classic 750 mL "Bordeaux" bottle, the 1.5 liter "Magnum," and the 3 liter "Jeroboam."

In the 20th century, the production of wine bottles became more standardized, with most bottles being made using machines and coming in a few standard sizes.

The shape and size of wine bottles have evolved over the centuries to meet the needs of winemakers and consumers. In the 18th and 19th centuries, wine bottles were often hand-blown and came in a variety of shapes and sizes.

In the Middle Ages, wine bottles were often sealed with wax or pitch to prevent spoilage and tampering. The use of cork to seal wine bottles became more common in the 17th century, and it remains the most widely used method for sealing wine bottles today.

The first glass wine bottles were likely produced in the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD. These bottles were made by blowing glass into a mold and were used to store wine for both domestic and export purposes.

As the Roman Empire expanded, so did the production and trade of wine. The Romans were known for their sophisticated wine storage and transportation methods, which included the use of glass bottles.

The history of wine bottles dates back to ancient civilizations, with the first known bottles appearing in the ancient Near East around 3500 BC. These early bottles were made of clay and used to store wine for long periods of time.

A vessel perfect to present and preserve the glorious juice within.

This includes vintage Pez dispensers (I faithfully carried one around as a kid) to 70 year old Champagne bottles, the contents long ago spent. The items are a reminder that sometimes old ways are still best. The wine bottle being no exception.

3500 BC was a busy time with inventions such as the wheel, the first known writing and even the first zoo! I do not know about you, but I love to collect vintage items that were a part of the everyday.