Mark Fishman

@mark

1011 Following

30359 Followers

Mark Fishman pfp

Today is Day One at my new job – the first time I’ve had full-time employment in 22 months. This past chapter was a mix of contracting, freelancing, bootstrapping, tinkering, advising, and general exploring. It is true that not all who wander are lost, but at many times throughout this period, I felt that way. After being laid off in June 2023, just six months into my job, I needed a break from corporate life and felt destined to explore more independent paths. The past two years have been stimulating yet professionally isolating, full of possibilities but devoid of structure. I’m excited about the new constraints I’ve chosen for myself.

16 replies

2 recasts

38 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Finally took meditation seriously and downloaded the Waking Up app, now on a 5 day streak The holiday break (I had W-F off) was a good reset and gave me space to rethink how I want to fit these activities into my life

4 replies

0 recast

13 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Happy Monday from Moose! Today was his first birthday(!), so we got him a “doggie sundae” 🥰

5 replies

1 recast

21 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

The July challenge for @firstdraftclub is underway! 20,000 $higher will be split by members who share a /firstdraft in 3 of the 4 weeks this month Deadlines are Sundays: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Happy writing :)

3 replies

2 recasts

17 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Congrats to the winners of the June @firstdraftclub challenge! Each of the following members just received 5000 $higher: @0xtheweb3nerd @bradq @pichi @ramina13 @music2work2

1 reply

1 recast

9 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

There are at least 5 new buildings currently being built within 500ft of my home Can’t imagine how crazy that would feel in the suburbs

2 replies

0 recast

3 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Can confirm season 3 of Squid Game is fantastic (although it suffers from a lack of continuity so watch a recap of S2 first)

2 replies

1 recast

7 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

What I love about Washington Square Park is it’s closer to a bazaar than a park

0 reply

1 recast

9 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Much better week Still would like to prioritize meditating though

0 reply

1 recast

17 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Happy Monday from Moose! Here he is having some fun at the dog park this weekend

0 reply

0 recast

6 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Agreed that it’s not too early to start doubling down on congestion pricing My favorite suggestion here is to raise the fee on taxi & ridehail trips: they represent 35-50% of vehicles in Manhattan but they only pay $0.75 / $1.50 (respectively) per trip for congestion pricing (private vehicles pay $9) https://open.substack.com/pub/sidewalkchorus/p/doubling-down-on-congestion-pricing

0 reply

1 recast

1 reaction

Mark Fishman pfp

Independent of the policies, you have to admit: Zohran ran a much better campaign than Cuomo Running for something > running against something

1 reply

0 recast

11 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

2 replies

0 recast

13 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

If you haven't voted yet and need a nudge, here's who I voted for: Mayor 1. Lander 2. Myrie 3. Adams 4. Mamdani Comptroller: Levine Advocate: Williams BP: Reynoso This is a great resource that has more comprehensive recommendations: https://voterguide.abundanceny.org/

2 replies

1 recast

7 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Happy Monday from Moose! Lots of floor time today with the heat wave outside :/

1 reply

1 recast

17 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

I’m so glad baggy pants are back in style

0 reply

0 recast

3 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

This “close friends” concept from @paperview is fascinating to me and I’d love to see where it goes Uniquely enabled by Farcaster too

1 reply

1 recast

9 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Think this is the first time since I started in January that I had a completely empty board yet I don’t feel bad about it? Obviously would love to do all of these every day but I haven’t felt particuarly driven or inspired in any of these areas recently

3 replies

0 recast

9 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Pro subscription should get you an external link on your profile (just like channels)

5 replies

0 recast

7 reactions

Mark Fishman pfp

Happy Monday from Moose! Tired boy coming off a fun day with @linda :)

0 reply

1 recast

20 reactions