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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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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Tip to visitors: to get the most authentic experience of NYC, take public transit and walk! I’m not going to (publicly) judge you for taking an Uber, but you’re missing out :)

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If you’re at Farcon and want to meet Moose, I’ll be taking him to the dog park tomorrow morning before the Summit! 🕥: 8-8:45 (roughly) 📍: Marcy Green South (15min walk from Summit location) DC me if you’re coming 😎

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Moose got his first pupcup today (from Caffe Panna!)

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The May challenge for @firstdraftclub is live! 20,000 $higher will be split by members who share a /firstdraft in 3 of the 4 weeks this month Deadlines are Sundays: May 4, 11, 18, 25 Happy writing :)

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Congrats to the @firstdraftclub members who completed the April writing challenge! 30,000 $higher was split between: @0xtheweb3nerd @bradq @pichi @ramina13 @music2work2 @mark

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Tough week – completely forgot about the board for a few days despite the prominence in my bedroom/office Kinda surprised I didn’t end up meditating for how stressful it was

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The past several days were a test of my sanity. I don’t want to complain too much, because some people have it much worse, but it was one of those weeks where each development further destabilized an already fragile situation. Starting a new job with a puppy at home was chaotic enough before the living room started leaking and collapsing, right as family came to town for the half marathon this weekend. I’ve run through the gauntlet of emotions: fear, pride, rage, embarrassment, gratitude. The one constant was overwhelm. Everything is (going to be) okay, but this level of tension can leave a scar. Ultimately these stretches of life produce the strongest memories. It’s up to us to choose how we remember them.

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Happy Monday from Moose!

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