Nupdate (nut update): I’ve pitched Manly Nuts (the working name for our Brazil Nut company) to several people over the past couple of days. People love talking about Brazil Nuts irrespective of their actual interest in consuming them. The idea of eating nuts to improve your nut strikes a comedic chord. There was also talkContinue reading “going nuts for nuts”
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powder day
It snowed a foot in Jackson last night. LFG
waking up early
I love waking up at 6 without an alarm clock. Thanks to jet leg, that is exactly what happened this morning. I’m sitting in the hotel lobby by the fireplace, sipping coffee, and blogging – what could be better?!?
a nice reminder
I started reading a biography of Robert Oppenheimer (physicist and father of the atomic bomb). The guy struggled with depression, mental breakdowns, and a lack of direction in his early twenties. I always find the humanization of prominent figures inspiring. Reading about his struggles was a nice reminder that even the greatest of people dealContinue reading “a nice reminder”
nothing to say
I really don’t have much today. Heading to Jackson hole. Hoping gold continues to rally. It’s 55 degrees in Boston. I have committed to throwing in a last minute application to B school. 🤷
brazil nuts
I have had multiple friends inquire about these magical nuts. Once we figure out the supply chain, we will fire up this business. We are also toying with different domain names – see below for ideas and let me know your favorites (no price tag means the domain is super cheap). nuttystrength.comvitalnuts.comvitalitynuts.comnutvitality.comnuttyman.com ($300)explosivenuts.comnutexplosion.comnuclearnuts.com ($3k)nuttynuts.com ($1k)rocketshipnuts.commanlynuts.commannuts.comContinue reading “brazil nuts”
kids are great
I walked to grab coffee a bit later than normal today, and the kids of the west village were out and about on their way to school. They were everywhere – swinging, screaming, and hugging dogs. The environment was electric. I’m looking forward to having my own.
sourcing nuts
I’ve reached out to several brazil nuts suppliers/distributors. The origin suppliers based in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia deliver the nuts from forest to US port where they then become my responsibility. I also found a couple of companies based in US/Canada who handle all logistics (including e-commerce fulfillment, I think) but presumably take some marginContinue reading “sourcing nuts”
feeling good
Writing yesterday’s post was a cathartic experience. A couple of Brazil Nut suppliers got back to me. Gold futures are ripping this morning. Going skiing next weekend. Have a great week everyone.
expectations
I hold a deeply ingrained belief that I can achieve almost anything I desire. When I decide to pursue something, a large part of me assumes I will succeed quite rapidly. I now recognize that I apply this framework: want -> pursuit -> expectations for quick success to a wide variety of goals. For example,Continue reading “expectations”