Mark Fishman

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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.

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It’s definitely a cliche that health is what matters in the playoffs, but last round each of the four series was won by the healthier team

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One month into the new job At first, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. But quickly things started to come into sight, if not into focus. Each day is a venture into the jungle. Sometimes it’s a safari, learning from a safe but exciting distance with a guide. Other days require a machete to hack my way through new territory. It’s exhausting even when I’m not doing much. Immersion keeps the brain alert all day. I’m mainly just trying to stay afloat right now, but energy management strategies will be key. So much of this is new: my title and responsibilities, the size and stage of the company, the lifestyle change from freelancing to full-time work. I wanted novelty and a challenge. And I’m getting what I asked for.

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Let’s try something new If I don’t meditate at least three times this week I’ll send a random person who likes this cast 20 USDC

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Happy Monday from Moose!

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Moose & Moose! (@mikedemarais.eth)

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Anyone want to let me borrow their car for Memorial Day weekend? Trying to take Moose up to visit his grandparents but rental cars are going to cost $1k 🙃

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Another week flies by without paying much attention to the board 🫤 Still we track

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Happy Monday from Moose! Pic from his first time at daycare today :)

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cc whoever is working on Warplet working fine on desktop

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Funding more wallets! 💸 ✍️ Share a brief review of your Farcon experience* in /firstdraft by the end of the week, and I'll send you $2 from the @firstdraftclub wallet *if you didn't go to Farcon, share how you're feeling about Farcaster (More details in next cast)

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Nature is healing

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If you visited NYC for Farcon and took a Citibike, drop your receipt below and I’ll reimburse your ride up to $5 Will spend up to $50 from my Warplet

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“How’s the new job going?”

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Busy week! Need to be more intentional about making time for these habits Full-time job is definitely a lifestyle change

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Big shoutouts to @esteez.eth, @dylsteck.eth, and others who helped out with the main events at Farcon! My favorite parts of the weekend were side events that had specific activities and audiences that extended beyond crypto. The Forever Library event (@amelie @debbie), Bracket’s beer pong tournament (@tldr @passafiume.eth @maxp.eth), and yoga & oysters (@loriann) were highlights for me. Maybe it’s because I’m an introvert, and it’s preferable to have something to do while mingling. But I also think it’s valuable for us, as a social network, to expand our own horizons. I met several people at events this weekend who weren’t very active on Farcaster – or hadn’t heard of it at all! – that became more interested in what we’re building here. They wouldn’t have attended a generic crypto-oriented mixer, but an adjacent event served as a warm (re)introduction.

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Happy Monday from Moose! (look at those crazy eyes)

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It would be so refreshing to see a Rockets/Wolves series instead of the Warriors/Lakers matchup the media desperately wanted

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Hey @bracky how does the market rate my chances at the Beer Pong tournament tomorrow night?

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🐕 Moose meetup pt. 2! 🕐 roughly 1:30-2pm 📍Domino Park dog run (literally 2 min walk from Summit) I’m wearing a light brown hoodie

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