Happy Sunday!
The big tech anti-trust hearing dominated the news this week.
It seems like we finally have bipartisan support for something â everyone is sippinâ on haterade when it comes to our tech giants.
I wish we could come together on more important matters like Global Warming.
Whateves.
The Republicans were mad at big tech for censoring conservatives. But, hinted, they would take it easy on Google and Facebook if they promised not to silence their ideas. The Democrats knew Big Tech was committing anti-trust crimes before the hearings started.
âWe, Republicans, are your friends in Washington, but if you want us to defend you from the Democrats, you need to stop censoring conservatives.â Ben Thompson, Stratechery
If you want a balanced take on whatâs happening, the single best resource Iâve come across is this article by Ben Thompson.
Before you get swept up in the fervor to blow-up big-tech, remember that these companies have been the biggest driver of U.S. economic growth for the last 12 years. They make up 25% of the S&P 500 and have been the most resilient stocks amid a global pandemic.
âSomebody got a ballot for a dog.â
This was the funniest thing I heard all week. Axios scored an exclusive interview with Trump, and Iâve queued up the best part for you.
Lots of Good Music Dropped on Friday đ§
Itâs been four years since Glass Animals dropped an album, and it was definitely worth the wait. Please donât waste the song on subpar speakers. The beat deserves better than that.
Looking for something to run to or prefer higher-tempo beats? The electronic duo, ODESZA, just released a new project. If you need a quick boost of energy and have already met your caffeine quota for the day, this beat was made for you.
And, finally, for all of you hip-hop heads, AminĂ© just dropped his latest album. But, be forewarned. His song, Mama, may cause you to call your mom and tell her how much you love her. I havenât told my mom about it because I know she would ask, âhow come you never write me any songs?â
Look where I'm at, Mommy, whoâwouldaâknew?
Sometimes,âI miss theâdays where you'dâtake me to school
Used to promise when I'm rich that I would get your favorite whip
You was my lift before the Lyft, so you deserve you a coupe
Quote of the Week:
âPreparation is often procrastination in disguise.â - Tiago Forte
Whatâs one thing youâve been endlessly preparing for?
When I was younger, I dreamt of starting my own business. I wasted countless hours reading books like The Personal MBA. Thereâs nothing wrong with this book. But, Iâve learned more by joining a seed-stage startup and working closely with the founders than reading any book. Thereâs no substitution for doing. You might fail. People might laugh at you. But, you will get the last laugh if you stick with it. Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba, was rejected by Harvard, not once, but ten times. Heâs now worth $50 billion.
Until next week,
Bardia