In these painful times, here's a story that will make your heart sing. A homeless boy named Tani living in a shelter was just named New York State chess champion. He's a reminder that talent is universal even if opportunity is not. nyti.ms/2JhkHaH

“The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence” scientificamerican.com/article/atheis…

Role reversal - Shell to quit U.S. refining lobby over climate disagreement reut.rs/2HUXQ2Z

This morning I discussed Ray Dalio's call to reform capitalism. This is a critical conversation about economic mobility in America.

It is a good start that people are starting to come-out and recognize the issue. Unfettered capitalism will sow the seeds for coup/revolution. Income Inequality: Why the Economy Is Not Right for All Americans bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…

NYNY #FromTheAir @ New York, New York instagram.com/p/BwStfy6AmQIg…

.Andrew Ross Sorkin can you ask the guests about state tax and Kansas - what went wrong there?

A high school teacher in St Louis told us young men: “If you lose your integrity, you’re lost.” That was reinforced at West Point when we were taught the honor code: “A cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do.” Good, simple guidance.

Oh, the good old heady days of telecom boom and bust!

Brilliant!

A real-life Richard Parker (ref Life of Pi) - India floods: Tired tiger takes nap in resident's bed bbc.com/news/world-asi…

Let’s note Caterpillar makes heavy industrial & earth moving equipment. How is this helping manufacturing in USA with tariffs.

The make-up of the future workforce will continue to be more diverse necessitated by this one major change in demographics. Private and Public Enterprises will be required to embrace diversity & inclusion to survive!

Brilliant!

I'm thankful for Nithin’s personalized drive to get a task done. Even if it's hard, even if he had to teach himself a new skill, he did not shy away. This superpower will serve you well in your next stages. I look forward to seeing the wonderful things you will accomplish. -TB

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