I’ve worked at three PE firms. One would only do deals if they felt very good about the management team (or at least their ability to fix / change the team). The other is more willing to overlook this if they believe in the business thesis.
Curious, broadly, what’s the experience of others??
Perhaps an odd question. I’ve always been one to wake up, shower and head to the office. But I am thinking about trying to make early mornings more leisurely, which could mean showering before bed each night and not each morning. Curious what other guys do.
Growing up “spontaneous combustion” of humans was a topic. Was this a GenX thing or no?
Using just words, describe a photo you keep that makes you feel something special whenever you look at it.
Noticed smell of smoke outside. Anyone know what it’s from?
I recall hearing that Sean Kipe has another podcast on the way and thought it was for early 2026. Any intel out there about when he may publish something?
More than 30 years ago a lifelong friend died in a car accident. We had known each other forever. We had worked together that summer, and were closer than ever when we lost him.
Enough time has passed this isn’t a grief post. It’s a post about friendship and memories. I still think about this guy 2-3 times a week. He was very charismatic, smart, handsome guy who was genuinely loved by all who knew him. He was legit special.
I have specific images in my head of him. One is of when we worked together. He’d sit for hours on the floor (where no one could see him) so we could chat instead of work. And one from high school. On a school trip it’s him standing and talking to me while we are getting ready for bed. That was a very (non-sexually) intimate time. Just a few guys, no women to create competition. And we’d talk before bed about anything and everything. Random, but these are the pictures of him that live on my head.
Side note: we shared the same first name. When I think of him I often say his full name in my head - it’s hard to explain but a fitting tribute to such a beautiful, kind, and loving human.
I still miss him
More than 30 years ago a lifelong friend died in a car accident. We had known each other forever. We had worked together that summer, and were closer than ever when we lost him.
Enough time has passed this isn’t a grief post. It’s a post about friendship and memories. I still think about this guy 2-3 times a week. He was very charismatic, smart, handsome guy who was genuinely loved by all who knew him. He was legit special.
I have specific images in my head of him. One is of when we worked together. He’d sit for hours on the floor (where no one could see him) so we could chat instead of work. And one from high school. On a school trip it’s him standing and talking to me while we are getting ready for bed. That was a very (non-sexually) intimate time. Just a few guys, no women to create competition. And we’d talk before bed about anything and everything. Random, but these are the pictures of him that live on my head.
Side note: we shared the same first name. When I think of him I often say his full name in my head - it’s hard to explain but a fitting tribute to such a beautiful, kind, and loving human.
I still miss him
In the YouTube videos Laura’s attorney tell her, basically, to ignore the court ordered attorney fees payments. Is this an ethics violation that the bar should penalize?
It starts to feel like no one cares when something happens to a guy - or it’s a form of victim-blaming.
We all know someone who is dedicated to one of the major airlines. They are proud of being million milers, etc. never before wondered about the road warrior dedicated to Spirit.