“Old friends cannot be created out of hand. Nothing can match the treasure of common memories, of trials endured together, of quarrels and reconciliations and generous emotions.” 'Little Prince' author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry on losing a friend: brainpickings.org/2019/05/28/ant…

There is no surer foundation for a beautiful friendship than a mutual taste in literature. ~P.G. Wodehouse art by Astrid Sheckels

#Startup life is more than just exciting weekends—it's a daily hustle that tests our limits. We're navigating the challenges of launching new features and campaigns while balancing real life. Fellow #entrepreneurs, what's been your biggest hurdle so far? #StartupTherapy

Reading fiction instead of just self-help books is vital because fiction is not about “implementing key insights”, it’s about empathising with characters living lives outside of your own, by using your imagination. It is a singularly human activity.

Freelancers, solopreneurs, LLC owners... You might be leaving thousands on the table by not switching to an S Corp. #TaxTwitter

AI agents (s/o Replit ⠕) empower solopreneurs and small teams to deliver code at a fraction of the cost it used to. This lowers the barrier to entry for millions of business owners who previously would have to pay an arm and a leg for custom software. Thanks for the shoutout

I am glad to announce that I have completed the development of the widget for Microsoft To Do and move on to the next one, after which the application will be in the store. 🎉🥳 #WindowsInsider #Windows11 #Windows10 #apps #news #technews #desktop #PC #widgets #designe

Fredrik Backman’s new novel, "My Friends," explores the deep bonds between four teenagers and how their friendship echoes across decades. A painting links their story to Louisa, who goes on a journey to uncover their past and her own connection to art and hope. The story quietly

A Book Club Discussion with WIFI and SAVVY InvestHer: Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work - June 24th at 7pm CT womenfin.tech/new-events/a-b…

Mobile banking dominance continues as 55% of consumers now prefer bank #apps over branches. Banks must prioritize mobile-first strategies to meet evolving customer expectations. Read the full analysis: finxtech.com/making-mobile-… CSI

📢 Check out these upcoming events and workshops happening in the mHUB ecosystem! #mHUBevents #EcosystemEvents #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoTech #innovation #entrepreneurship #founders #startups #solopreneurs #makers #innovators

Holy shit, Brigitte Gabriel just left Piers Morgan and Lowkey completely speechless, dropping truth bomb after truth bomb about Israel and Gaza. This is a must-watch.

Tomorrow morning Israel will apply a "humanitarian pause" in civilian centers and in humanitarian corridors to enable the distribution of aid supply. Israel has continued to facilitate the entry of aid trucks into the Gaza strip. Unfortunately, the UN has failed so far to collect

Reading Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly. 60 pages in and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Going to continue to delve into the book and characters. It’s the writing that I am not vibing with, but I’m curious about the characters. #reading #books #literaryfiction #litfic

BREAKING: Hamas has announced that it will execute four Palestinians tomorrow, one of whom is a woman. Their crime? Getting aid from GHF. Will the media report this? Will anyone even try to stop this?

Thrills, fun, and pleasure are not happiness. What are they? They’re thrills, they’re fun, they’re pleasure. ... Happiness is a state of nonattachment.” — Rediscovering Life by Anthony de Mello via the 5-Bullet Friday newsletter (tim.blog/fbf) from Tim Ferriss

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I’m hosting a Poker Power workshop. Join me and my Women in Fintech Initiative team to level up your strategic thinking and decision making at work, in the board room, and in Poker. RSVP here: pokerpower.as.me/womeninfintenc… #womeninfintech #womenintech #leadership #poker

Do you need a corporate gift? I’m hosting a Poker Power workshop. Poker Power Join me and the Women in Fintech Initiative team to level up your strategic thinking and decision making at work, in the board room, and in Poker. RSVP here: pokerpower.as.me/womeninfintenc… #giftideas

Join Chicago Women Leaders for this amazing women's community event! ChicagoWomenLeaders.org/Rise