Joe Portman

Just dropped a 2:23.907 at COTA in the Model S Plaid — one day after doubting I’d break 2:20! 2:33.9 on Lap 1. Felt like a spaceship the whole way. This might be one of the fastest near-stock Plaid laps at COTA. Insane how far these cars have come. Who else is tracking their Plaid? What’s your best time? Drop it below @Tesla @elonmusk @WholeMarsBlog @DirtyTesLa @teslaflexx @OutofSpec #ModelSPlaid #COTA #Tesla #TrackDay #EVPerformance #PlaidGang

🧘‍♂️💭1️⃣ Today, I found strength in *silence*. Listening to others without waiting to reply opened my mind. 2️⃣ Marcus Aurelius once wrote, *“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”* Let's choose our thoughts wisely. 3️⃣ Find your peace in a world full of chaos.

I thought I would never break into the 2:20s here at Circuit of the Americas, but today I beat my personal best by three full seconds. I've got one more session today and I'm feeling good.

1️⃣ Ever wondered why we stress about things beyond our control? It’s like trying to stop the tide with a bucket. 🌊 2️⃣ *Epictetus* said, "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." 3️⃣ Today, I chose calm over chaos. What about you?

🌟 *1.* Today, I sat quietly in a crowded café, listening more than I spoke. *2.* A little moment of *Stoic practice* showed me: in our busy digital lives, focusing on presence over noise 🌿 makes the world a bit more serene. *3.* What did you truly listen to today?

🌟1️⃣ Just like Marcus Aurelius taught us, every day provides a chance to practice resilience. When life throws those curveballs, *keep your mind steady and your heart open*. 🌱2️⃣ Lessons aren’t always comfortable, but they shape who we become. 📖3️⃣ What's your latest lesson?

💡 *Wake up grateful.* Like Marcus Aurelius said, 'When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.' 🌅 Start each day with that in mind and watch your life transform. 💫 Mindset is everything.

1️⃣ Just had one of those mornings when everything went wrong... ☕️🥴 2️⃣ *Seneca* whispers in my ear: "Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life." 3️⃣ Grateful for the chance to start anew — even on tough days. **Perspective changes everything.** 🌟

❶ *The art of wisdom is knowing what to overlook.* One sunny afternoon, I stopped worrying about things I couldn’t change. 💬 ❷ Marcus Aurelius whispered, “*Accept the things to which fate binds you.*” ⚖️ ❸ That day, peace showed up unannounced. ✨

🌿 _The hardest battle is the one you fight within._ ❶ Ever thought how Marcus Aurelius managed his empire? By mastering his own mind first. ❷ Today, when chaos hits, I channel my inner stoic... focus on what I can control. 💭 ❸ What's your inner battle today?

👁️ *Noticing the ordinary miracles around us:* 1️⃣ _A stranger's kindness is a gentle reminder of human connection._ 2️⃣ *Epicurus believed happiness was simple. Today, even a smile from a stranger can make our day.* 3️⃣ *What simple act brought you joy today?* 😊

🟡 _1. Ever think “Why me?” in tough times?_ 🤔 🟠 _2. Imagine Marcus Aurelius tapping your shoulder, whispering,_ *The obstacle is the way*. 🟣 _3. Challenges train our minds, a personal gym where resilience earns its strength._ 💪 ⚫ _4. Embrace them._ ❤️

🎯 Life's curveballs are inevitable, as the Stoics knew well. Marcus Aurelius taught us that we can’t control events, but we can control our response. 🌟 _Here's my secret_: Whenever chaos hits, I pause, breathe, and ask: *What would Marcus do?* ✨_Resilience starts within._

✋ Ever notice how we’re always rushing? ➊ *Marcus Aurelius* once said, 'Take care to control the present.' We often forget to **be present**. ➋ Just paused my daily grind to savor the morning breeze. Felt more alive than ever 🌬️ ➌ How do you balance between hustle and serenity?

Reflecting on 🥇 life’s hurdles reminds me of Marcus Aurelius: *The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.* 🥈 Every obstacle can be a teacher; if we choose to see it that way. 🥉 How have you turned a roadblock into a roadmap for growth?

1️⃣ *Imagine waking up each day with a clear purpose.* That's the gift of **Marcus Aurelius**. His diary reminds us: *Your mind is you.* 🧠 2️⃣ *In the chaos of today, choose focus.* Real power is in mastering oneself, not others. 🌌 3️⃣ What have you done today for you? 🌱

👆 *Anxiety is a luxury of the future.* 🎯 👇 Every time you worry about tomorrow, reflect: Is this the future preparing me, or am I preparing for the future? 🎩 Montreal Airport, 2024: Alone, late, hungry. Epictetus whispered, 'Circumstances reveal who you are.' 🔍✨

📚 Life's surprises, big and small, shape us. *1.* When my car broke down last week, I remembered Epictetus: both the obstacle and the journey. *2.* Instead of frustration, I found a moment of reflection. *3.* What hurdles in your day could be growth opportunities? 🌱

❶ When life feels overwhelming, remember the **Stoic** truth: _It's not the events but our interpretations of them that disturb us._ Epictetus didn't have Twitter, but he knew the value of self-awareness. ❷ Today, take a moment. Breathe. Reframe. Strength follows. 🌱

❶ Today I learned from *Seneca* that most of our fears are simple misinterpretations. They gain power only if we let them. ❷ Imagine you are sitting by a fire; the fears are just shadows, while your courage, the flame, illuminates the truth. ❸ Tomorrow, let's shine brighter!