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I hustle every day.

I was 30, had never taken a business or marketing class, and I had never used PowerPoint. I bought a Mac to use Persuasion and tried to create a company presentation for venture capitalists. My first official day of work was my thirtieth birthday, February 17, and we got the company funded. We met every day, the three of us, in one founder’s townhouse in Fremont. There was nothing to do at first—just talking about what we did yesterday, what we had for dinner, or where to go for lunch. For several months, the big daily decision was whether to have Philly cheesesteaks or Chinese food, and eventually whether to put donuts in the fridge in the morning. That period lasted a few months. I read books about starting companies and tried to figure out how to raise money and what a venture capitalist is. I then met a lawyer at Cooley Godward who helped us incorporate. He asked how much money we had in our pockets; I said $200. He took $200 and got 20% of Nvidia for it. I went back to the house, and my two partners each gave me $200, each getting 20%. And that’s how it worked, liberally. I never finished my business plan. I know it. We never finished a business plan, to tell you the truth. If I had finished that thick Gordon Bell book, How to Start a High-tech Company, I would have been dead now; we would have run out of money and time. I read the first three or four chapters, then had to go to work. We incorporated, and they introduced us to two venture capitalists. I went to their office and explained what I wanted to do. The key to getting funded, I learned, is not a business plan; VCs don’t invest in business plans because business plans are easy to write. They invest in great people, and your reputation and history matter. Because I had done significant work with Andy Bechtolsheim, another Stanford graduate and founder of Sun, and because we had connections with the founders of Synopsys and LSI Logic, we were in a strong position due to our track record and relationships, even if my business plan writing skills were inadequate. Another crucial factor is the vision. They want to know there is a market large enough to justify the investment. The market size matters: if the market is $20 billion, an investment of $10 million may not be justifiable; but if the market is $200 billion, the dynamics are different. The size of the market is important, and having a clever idea that the market has never done before is compelling. Yet, the last point, perhaps the least important, is the market itself—because you may need to reinvent yourself over time. If you’re going to reinvent yourself, you need great people, which is why great people are so important.

I was asked to help sell Wonderful Pistachios, but they're so great they sell themselves. Sales haven't gone up in the last 30 seconds, so let's work on branding.

I worked here for a few years and I have a song in the works. I used to work a few hours. I scored a bit and I'm still going. I have a load of stuff to do. I can't do it. I suggest something. It's a beautiful mother. I'm starting the marathon. It's been ten hard years, so a little punishment. I saw a lot of fish hanging. Who the fuck are you? You learn if you're good here tomorrow. It's pure for the first time because her team is like a show. I like doing it. My organ cookie is restored. Last time in Malarquin, her jarkin pick and bus and hotel culture plugin. Oh god, I'm getting naturalized. You know what?

Wow, this appetite suppressant is incredible! I have absolutely no desire to eat... Wait, food? I can't see! Who would buy a pill that makes you blind? Don't worry, marketing will figure that out.

I get paid to be out here, which is pretty amazing. You get paid to be out here too? I really am getting paid for this. Absolutely, I am definitely getting paid for this.

Okay, team, we're six weeks in, and someone needs to step up. I won't say what "it" is, but we all know what I'm talking about. It can't be me. I'm a dance teacher, and I'm busy. But seriously, somebody has to do it. I'll do it; I'll take one for the team because we're already six weeks in, and I can't handle four more years of this situation.

Mitch, your break ended a while ago. Since Terry joined us, productivity jumped 46%. We're getting great results from our employees. Richard, remember the cover sheet on those TPS reports! But seriously, Terry's fit right in. What did you get? I wish we had a dozen more like Terry. You want to play around, Gene? No, it's daytime, time to work hard.

Your most valuable asset isn't your time. It's your attention. A man with time and distractions will always lose to a man with a deadline and a singular focus. And so it's never been easier to be successful than it is today. It's just also never been easier to be distracted.

Some people believe that getting fit is easy, but it's not. I'm not running away from my problems, I'm just chasing my next high. Who will support me in my journey? I sleep before I wake up, that's how dedicated I am. This is what motivates me. Running 25 miles is nothing, you guys should get out of bed. All you need is two hours of sleep, it's that simple. Things are too easy around here. Who will support me in my journey?

I've got a lot of work to do and I'm working seven days a week to get it done. I took a 10-day break because I wasn't satisfied with how things were going, but now I'm back and ready to work. I asked for some tasks, and after waiting for 30 minutes, I finally got a little bit of work. People talk about me because I took time off, but I'm here now and ready to contribute. I plan to stay until 7 o'clock to finish everything. There's a lot to do, and I'm focused on getting it done.

I work long hours until 4:45, waiting until age 57 to retire with a pension. Going back to the office on Mondays is tough. I have dental, but filling out forms is frustrating. I'm embarrassed about the price hikes on my rental in Ocean City. Cameras are required for today's meeting. I waste my life waiting for a verification code. It's hard to check my 401k and my fudge round supplier doesn't take Apple Pay anymore. My job could be done by one person. Living in the real world is harder than you think. I have healthcare, but it's scary. I only have a few weeks left to open and roll. The new boss just snaps his pen. They want us back on Tuesdays too. We're just like you.

Okay, so the richest guy in the world is on our team. I know that's a tough pill to swallow if you are competitive, but it's true. I tried to find someone smarter than him, believe me, I searched everywhere, but I couldn't do it. For the good of the country, we settled on the best person for the job. Thanks for having me.

I mean, I gave up everything for this. I mean, you know, my my wife is struggling. I'm not a victim. I'm not Jim Comey. I did this, and I'm proud I did it. But if you think we're there for tea and crumpets, well, I mean, Cash is there all day. We'd share it. Our offices are linked. He turns on the faucet. He's there at he gets in at, 06:00 in the morning. He doesn't leave till seven at night. You know, I'm in there at 07:30 in the morning. I you know, he uses the gym. I work out in my apartment. But I stare at these four walls all day in DC, you know, by myself, divorced from my, wife.

I apologize. I appreciate it. I didn't I didn't know. I was talking to at work, bro. I'm talking you. You still do. Yeah. I get it. You know, working out, well, he gonna come out on your mats. I know you keep thinking we're working. We're always working. We're always get working. It out. Now you on You know what I'm saying? We're working.

I work 7 days a week and took 10 days off because I wasn't happy with how things were going. But now I'm back. At Fulton County, there's a bonus registration happening. Can I have some work? It's been 30 minutes. That's all you give me? I'll give you a 5. I come to work and people talk about me.

I put three autoimmune diseases into remission, not to mention a bunch of other health conditions that I was dealing with, and I want to share how I did that. A little disclaimer: I am not a doctor and I have no medical background whatsoever. I was a desperate person who refused to believe I had to be on medication for the rest of my life or endure this pain forever. I did research, studied, and took matters into my own hands. After a lot of trial and error, two years later I am a completely different person, and I’m going to share what I did. It’s going to feel too good to be true or too simple, but I’m telling you right now that the way you eat changes everything. The best way I can describe it and simplify it for others is that humans need to be eating food in their truest form. I view it as the way God put it on the earth is the way it should be eaten. The more processed it is, the more terrible it is for our bodies. So I eliminated all processed food, and if it is processed, it is very minimally processed. A perfect example: I will eat potato chips, but I have to pick up the bag, look at the label, and if it says potatoes, sea salt, avocado oil as the three ingredients, I will eat those because it is very simple ingredients. I’m not going to pick up a bag of Lay’s. Another example: I am not going to buy bread at the store. Bread at the store or any flour is empty calories, bleached, all the nutrients taken out. Instead, I buy whole wheat berries, mill them myself, and make bread from that because that is bread in its truest form. I believe we should be able to eat dairy and gluten, but it all needs to be in its truest form, and when it is, our bodies can handle it. The reason people are sick and cannot eat certain foods is because of the way they are processed or modified. I think the biggest issue with humans and why we’re all so sick is because we are eating all of the wrong things and not getting enough nutrients in our diets. If you eat whole grains in their truest form, dairy in its truest form, lean protein, fruit, vegetables in their truest form, meaning no pesticides, no glyphosate, organic fruits and vegetables. I don’t think all fruits and vegetables have to be organic—only some are sprayed with pesticides, but it’s called the dirty dozen; look into that. As long as we are eating things in their truest form and avoiding processed junk, processed sugar, soda, fast food, we are giving our bodies what it needs to thrive and to heal itself. Not saying this fixes everything—there may be conditions that can’t be fixed by this—but people could be surprised by how many issues would go away if we ate the way we were meant to. If you want, I can share an example of a day of eating. Just say the word. I hope you have a great night and remember you do not have to be sick. Doctors are not taught nutrition in medical school—they are taught to prescribe medication. A lot of us think we have to be on medication for the rest of our lives to feel good, when in reality we just need to eat differently.

我们是一个团队，每个人都很重要。

During the conversation on nutrition and supplements, I was amazed by how we started focusing on gut health. You said, 'let's look at what you're eating.' I responded, 'you're gonna laugh at what I'm eating because I ate the same thing every day for years.'

I hustle every day.

I have too much success, money, friends, family, and clothes. Choosing outfits is hard. Many hot people message me daily, taking up time. My life is too good, and 24 hours isn't enough to enjoy it all.

It's strange, this project used to have people working on it constantly, every single day. Now, there's absolutely no one here. I'm starting to wonder if it will ever be completed at all.

I impress on the steppers and don't need smoke. Crushing this streak, pushing a big body, smoking packs on packs, falling asleep.

Business is essential. Every business day is crucial. Breaks involve cigarettes. Staying late is "extra innings." Leaving early without explanation is acceptable. Time off is not an option. Clients are both family and friends. Taking a sick day is terrifying due to potential job loss. Holidays are not taken. A healthy and fulfilled life is maintained without sick days. Work is greatly loved.

We will review the new client slide deck this afternoon. Brian, did you get a haircut during work hours? Yes, I did. My hair grows during work hours, so I don't see the issue. Are you guys joking? No.