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I talk about the intersection of curiosity and creativity, from writing to web development. 👨🏾‍💻 Ex-Apple Employee

Las Vegas, NV

Joined December 2016

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Do you find that you have many interests, and aren't sure which one to choose? Well, you're in luck, because you don't have to choose just one. Instead: • Experiment widely • Reflect regularly • Network and seek mentors To uncover your genuine passions. Just start.

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@quiz_riddles @HumansNoContext This made me lol for real. 😂 I didn’t even notice the numbering. 🤣

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@akafacehots If you expect to live and work here (legally) you definitely should know and speak English proficiently. If I moved to France for example to work and live (legally), it would be expected that I knew and spoke the language. Just saying.

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@quiz_riddles @HumansNoContext Why, because you used AI? 🤦🏾‍♂️ I would’ve done the same thing. Saves so much time 🤷🏾‍♂️

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@itsmontyj It's all about priorities. Literally takes seconds to send a text.

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@CultureCrave Bohemian Rhapsody was a beautiful film. Rami Malek embodied Freddy in my opinion. One of the best biopics hands down. Haven’t seen Oppenheimer, but I will at some point. 🤔

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@freauxmama That’ll do it 🤣 You’re better for it though, because very few people can have deep and intimate conversations. Their minds aren’t wired like that. But clearly that’s not the case with you. Kudos on being a high quality woman. 🙌🏾

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@durreadan01 This is hilarious! Had no idea they were posting stuff like this. The optics on this definitely are not in their favor.

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@elonmusk @MKBHD @elonmusk I think you’re missing the point. Apple is not handing over our data to a third-party AI. They literally said you have to give Siri permission to allow ChatGPT to complete your request and that none of your data is stored by OpenAI. You’re creating historia with your

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@LeakerApple Honestly, couldn’t have said it better myself. Apple’s implementation of Alway-on-Display was a game changer. And it looked so much better than Android devices implementation.

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@prageru Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

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@_falsi1ke Absolutely, if you can manage the money you do have, when you hit your income goals you won’t waste it all on frivolous things. At the same time, everyone’s idea of wealthy is different, so act accordingly.

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@MasculineTheory Waking up in a fasted state and maintaining that for several hours brings me so much clarity in my work and morning. I usually wake up at 4am, and don't have my first meal until noon-ish and it's always a productive morning.

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@educatedhustler He's trying to protect you.

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@vyc4s Socrates was right when it said that no man can know everything. This is both humbling and a relief.

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@jaydenstech Listening to Set Fire To The Rain 😜👌🏾 great song.

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@PsycheWizard Anyone following these guidelines will achieve their wildest dreams.

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@Liminal1988 Self-sabotage is a silent killer of dreams.

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@EzuieQuotes Peace Peace of the mind Peace of the heart Pease of the soul

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@mindfulmaven_ The further along I get the more I realize expectations destroys happiness. It's important to have no expectation of others, and even of yourself. Do the very best you can, and the rest will come.

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@___AWOOGA___ @CultureCrave Most biopics are exaggerations, but I still enjoyed this one for what it was. Malik was captivating 🤷🏾‍♂️

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@letscodedevs React all the way, although I really like NEXT.js

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@MacRumors The EU are tyrants. They have no clue what they’re doing. Forcing USB-C is one thing, but now they’re going too far work these designations 🙄 and I’d be damned if Apple is forced to adopt user replaceable batteries

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@turtlebreezee Something I live by: When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

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@NanouuSymeon Nope, but I am taking a free Computer Science curriculum so that I have the knowledge. But no, no degree.

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@t3dotgg SO absurd. If you want an iPhone so bad, just buy an iPhone. Running an iOS 18 skin is just...absurd once again.

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@kenzsinterlude Observation is one of the most powerful tools/skills we have at our disposal. It can show you so many truths, if you're seeking them.

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@MKBHD Will the new Siri be available on older devices? Obviously Apple Intelligence won’t be, but just curious.

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@VivekGRamaswamy @SecCardona Who does this guy think he is? Of course parents know what’s best for their children. Not the other way around.

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@jaydenstech The iPhone 4 I picked it at the Apple Store on my 18th birthday. Was the first smartphone I bought with my own money. Good times 😌

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@miniapeur Everything is connected, and math is the underlying essence of all things.

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@malachiplayaaa Looking back, I used to be the same way. Now I’m extremely sensitive to disrespect, that sh*t don’t fly with me no more. You get one chance and a tough conversation to change before I cut you off and move on. There are 8 billion people in the world, losing one peson is a drop

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@prageru Not being able to afford your rent.

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@MacRumors @julipuli This is ridiculous. Government should not be able to dictate what companies do with the devices they make and platforms they’ve built under the false gauze of antitrust. No way this goes anywhere. Ridiculous!

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@Codie_Sanchez When you help others, you help yourself. Being a person of value will skyrocket your self-esteem and practically eliminate your anxiety. Only speaking from experience.

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@akafacehots Coca Cola tastes so much better, but both should be in moderation.

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@Mindset_Machine In the past, most of my depression was because I wasn't doing the things I said I wanted to do. I would dabble in them here and there, but I would mainly look for distractions and quick wins instead of doubling down on what I wanted for myself. Now is the time.

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@ProfFeynman You got me there! 😂

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@SeffSaid 30

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@Positive_Call Always better to let karma handle things, keep your hands clean 🧼

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@MacRumors Well then, thank god I’m an Apple fanboy. Never have to deal with that. Sorry Pixel Watch owners 😅

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@withlovesole People can only meet you as far as they have met themselves.

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@WigglyAir Honestly, if we’re friends and you believe rumors or don’t come to me for the truth, we’re not friends.

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@mindfulmaven_ Fact. I hate asking people for help. My whole life I've taught myself how to do a bunch of things, and I always figure it out. But I am learning that something (emphasis on the sometimes) it's okay to ask for help.

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@MacRumors This is hilarious 😂 DMA is supposed to protect consumers, and the only thing it’s prerecording you from are new features 🤣

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@Positive_Call I wasn't able to forgive my parents until late in my 20s, because I realized they were just figuring it out the best way they knew how. Plus, I didn't turn out too bad. Nothing I can't remedy. If anything, they taught me a lot about what not to so as a parent or human.

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@MacRumors I’m honestly so tired of the EU. They need to sit down and start focusing on real issues 😒🙄

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@WorkaholicDavid Now there’s an idea!

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@akafacehots Most forms of insurance, such as medical

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@akafacehots Satan

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@egeofanatolia It’s a shame that you’re right, and little is being done to remedy this unfortunate situation

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@BasicAppleGuy God, skeuomorphism 😩

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@RealJoseph123 I was thinking that too. They kind of went overboard with the action button interface in all seriousness. 😅

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@prageru Nope—unless you want to be a doctor, lawyer, or whatever.

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This weekend I learned a bunch of ways to improve the web vitals of a Next.js project. Specifically where third-party scripts are concerned. The most effective tool, ’s Partytown. A lazy-loaded library that helps relocate resource intensive scripts into a

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@MasculineSynth Take action on your goals everyday, even when you don’t feel like it. This has single-handedly cured most of my anxiety.

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@LewisHowes Absolutely there is science behind manifesting. I personally learned it from a book called, “The Science Behind The Secret” by James Allen and Thomas Troward. I actually plan on revisiting at some point this year. Such a great read.

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@SeffSaid Give up my dreams and aspirations for someone else’s benefit.

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@Cobratate Makes absolute sense

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@SeffSaid Comparing yourself to everyone else.

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@unkonfined Nope. But we can have peace within ourselves. That’s the most we can hope for.

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@AlexHormozi I’m almost to that point

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@unkonfined While internally I am mostly always at peace, externally I find a good book quite peaceful. 😌 Or sitting outside listening to my favorite tunes on repeat.

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@isiosstable Switching back to public release until WWDC 2024. I read iOS 18 will be interesting regarding Siri and Apple GPT. I’ll believe it when I see it 😒

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@feyiszn I feel like any answer to this should be nuanced. Yes, I believe this to be true. If only because some people act differently around certain people. Otherwise, people are who they are at their core and the truth will always come to the light. Eventually.

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@SeffSaid Freedom to do as you please. Assuming you’re not hurting or taking away from someone else.

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@theapplehub Ordered an iPhone 15 Pro Max 255GB Black Titanium 🙏🏾

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@_slimarella_ Evil will never prosper, and if they do, they're miserable.

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@jaydenstech It’s been 4 years and 6 months since I bought my iPhone 11 Pro Max (attempted to buy the 15 Pro Max, but I decided at the last second to wait for the 16 Pro Max). I think the 16 Pro Max will be much more worth it with these supposed new AI features.

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@PandaKing_Vim King

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@WakeupPeopIe I absolutely love this, because very few realize just how much control they do have in any given situation. And we you can admit to the role you played in your own suffering, you’ll never let something like that happen ever again.

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@AlexHormozi Yea because most people will give up when the going gets tough.

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@appledsign Black titanium and natural titanium are pretty sick. But it’s likely I’m going with the black since they don’t have a green model this year.

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"It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer." - Albert Einstein (1879–1955)

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@PuppiesIover An oldie, but a goodie. Miss you Cashmere 🤗

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@csaba_kissi NextJS all the way. Great in building apps with a backend.

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@akafacehots Dare I say, a man in women’s clothing 🤦🏾‍♂️

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"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." – Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

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@HawaiianAir @TravelWeeklyUS This sounds impressive. Now let's see when and if other carriers will upgrade to this wonderful in-flight experience since the old way is not working.

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@SeffSaid 80+

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@AlexHormozi You can say that again.

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@hot_girl_spring For anything outside web development. Not sure why anyone would want to use JavaScript to build desktop apps but there are people out there who do use it for that. I am not among them.

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@AlexHormozi Spitting straight facts!!

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@blessinthecoupe @freauxmama It’s a tough lesson to learn, but I’m glad you figured it you too. Life is difficult before that realization, and small minded people are quick to call us out if our name when they’re the weird ones. Deep/intimate conversations are the best 😁

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@GadzhiIman Interesting. I’ve been told time is something you can’t get back, but you’re saying I could trade money for time?

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@niilobackman My individual identity. I will NEVER betray myself. I will never pretend to be someone I am not to please other people. I will not let evil triumph over good in my presence to the very best of my ability. Simple.

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@PhilOfLife_ If you don't want me, no need to tell me twice. I was fine before I met you, I'll be even better after I no longer know you.

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@RyanHoliday I stopped complaining the moment I started putting in the work. And it’s feels sooooo good.

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@prageru After watching the video, I still think it should be legal federally, but I also think people need to be made aware of the actually risks involved. Instead of it being seen as some all-nataural miracle drug with no side effects.

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@LearnMach_1 It’s crazy how rare consistency is, because we are consistent with the things that don’t feed our soul but when it comes to chasing our goals all that goes out the window. 🤔

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@Mind_Essentials Before the light there is darkness.

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@CultureCrave I love Tom Hiddleston as Loki. S2 was outstanding and his performance made him one of my favorite heroes in the MCU, because yes, he is a hero and the Master of Story.

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@JDaIey Doesn't have to be a lot either, 1% most days will do.

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@GuusvanRees Most people don’t know themselves at all, let alone their enemies. And yet, will fight many a battles. Whilst fear is in their hearts.

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@TheDailyHPotter I'm officially a Gryffindor. And I'm proud of it!

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@Thelondonzhiloh Truly a blessing when the divine steps in and protects from the thing not meant for you. Preparing you for what is meant for you, which is always 10x better than what we originally wanted.

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@ApostolCristi_ Absolutely! Finding your calling or your purpose is paramount to finding happiness and success in life.

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@dschwertfeger What would you say to learning the basics and then working on a project and filling the gaps in your knowledge as you go?

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When you're learning to code, the language(s) you learn are less important than the skill you need to grasp any one language. This includes logical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail. These skills will take you further than any single language.

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