Tonio DeSorrento

Much gratitude to the accounts who post original thoughts where I'm basically a "reply guy." Something about more kids and business stuff than I can keep straight has me in the reactive role. Nevertheless I'm getting value here. 🙏

@Ironcapt Ahem

We aren’t lowering our standards, we are expanding our recruiting pool to meet the differently-abled. I am sure a 60 year old E-7 will bring a lot to the table.

@Melt_Dem Robinhood

looking for examples of selling data to hedge funds that worked

@JHartley2 Absolutely but don't tell my wife re 31st MEU.

I turned down $300,000/yr to join the Marines and serve in the Infantry. Worst financial decision of my life, best overall decision of my life. I wouldn’t take it back, wish I was on that MEU right now, and would give anything to be back in the fight.

@gregorykennedy Savage

"Hear me out, we implement California's taxes, add Portland's weather, mix in Canada's anemic job market. But here is the real kicker, are you ready? We make it more expensive than all three! I call it the Seattle economic plan. It's genius."

@AlmostMedia “Attracted to non-dilutive capital”

Do I need to ask my portfolio about their sexual preferences even though we aren’t based in California? Because it feels really awkward

@stifflipsupps 👊

NDSM is back on the menu, boys.

@growing_daniel He was my battalion commander 24 years ago. Great leader.

This might be the most marine looking marine I’ve ever seen

@markpinc In UK that's a knighthood at least

I once called into NPR and spoke to the head of the IRS and asked if it would kill them to send a thank you note. He said they’d have to send 100m notes. I said no you can cut it off at seven figures. People will understand. Common. The guy sent you $10b. How about a signed note from the President saying thank you for your amazing support?

@cdrsalamander Yes.

As I have been saying for a very long time: serial 8, 9, and 11 month deployments should--rightfully--be seen as a primary indicator of the failure of every CNO and SECNAV of the previous two decades to make the sale that our Navy is too small for what the nation asks of it. Look at what the expended their personal and institutional capital on--and then behold the fruits of their efforts. It is Sailor abuse and is preventing our Navy from doing what needs to be done for the big fight history is waiting to deliver to us west of the international date line.

@eriktorenberg Hear, hear

The sweet spot to nail is being inspired and determined enough to enact the change you wish to see in your life, while simultaneously preserving the ability to appreciate what you have, exactly as it is today Gratitude without complacency, agency without discontent or insecurity

@AvantPrince_ True

Coming back from the dead is arguably one of if not the very best masculine experiences for confidence I have spoken to some very high level operators who have been destroyed and zero'd out in their mid thirties by bankruptcy, divorce getting ugly and a multitude of other things and those individuals who eat those shots and came back to the arena swinging and rebuilt themselves from basically nothing; everyone of those motherfuckers has that untouchable it factor swagger and its so potent Those moments where you're down and out, took a risk which was 95% of NW; got clipped and now you barely have money for rent without hopping on uber for 30 hours a week for the next 4 weeks, or maybe you even go into heavy debt and get clipped Those are the moments that forge the spirit and make the man in complete totality, if a man can connect to his vision for himself and revive from those angles from the dead he will know a strength and a power like no other Fear is such a neurotic mistress, its so easy to be consumed by fear when everything is going perfectly and it can paralyse you even when things are great, but then once you get destroyed into the dirt and all your nightmares are at the door, all of them have transformed and become real now it is strangely at this very point when they have no power over you, the point where you're in the most danger you care the very least as you have gained strength from engaging and welcoming your shadows, once you welcome something and you are truly not bothered by it; you swallow its soul and it animates you into correct posture and life force and you can utilise that as an additional limb of some sort It's never getting decimated that really deconstructs men, you will always live in a glass house afraid of the wind when you have never realised you can survive the coldest nights and its genuinely that realisation that is the foundation of becoming and growing beyond who you actually are Unless you fail truly at some point, you will never develop the courage to be who you truly could be, as the protection of your little ego will prevent you from truly taking on the almighty behemoth challenges Failing brutally atleast once destroys your ego and liberates you, it almost acts as an additional health bar Always the dudes who have done the least who are the most stressed and the men who are the most calm who have been in the war the longest Otherwise you will live to protect your illusions forever

@JoshuaSteinman ❤️

Got my son a Patagonia vest this week, and started teaching him the ways of the world. He’s now walking around and telling his friends he’s gonna be a “capital alligator.” Close enough for now!

@RobertMSterling There are great jobs for older people in the reserves if you can suffer through the paperwork for the age waiver.

wife just cooked me, part 372

@augierakow @ScottJenningsKY Sometimes that is imposed by statute (Treasury and Dept of Education) because of privacy concerns. But still not productive.

@ScottJenningsKY It’s wild that some people claimed the Chief Executive can’t share info he has on his left hand, with his right hand.

I was reliably told that illegal aliens don’t receive Medicaid therefore this should be a blank file. Right? Right?

@benkohlmann @jonwerthen Way to go, Ben!

Deeply honored that the United States Senate confirmed me tonight to serve as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower & Reserve Affairs. I'm excited to soon serve our President, Secretary of War, Secretary of the Navy, and the American people. America is worth defending!

@micsolana Time-value of money is a great technology unlocking more technologies.

should we abolish the concept of interest, the rocket fuel with which we've built the entire western world? the internet discusses

@traestephens In when the VA gets them

Could not be more excited for the launch of Fortell - the best hardware demo I've seen in all of my years at Founders Fund.

@JimLaPorta 🙏🇺🇸

Apologies for the long post. On Nov. 7, I was the guest of honor at the Marine Corps ball for Littoral Distribution Company A, 6th Distribution Support Battalion, CLR-4 down in Savannah, GA. Following my speech, I didn’t expect a standing ovation. I didn’t expect Marines to share with me the story of their friends who had taken their own lives. I didn’t expect the Marines who came up to tell me about how they laughed and cried during my speech. @finnygo and others have said I should post my speech. Here’s a tranche of it. “Because America wants Marines — individuals willing to stand watch while others sleep. We need people willing to wake up before dawn, lace up their boots, run five miles through mud. And sand. And dust. And snow. And swamp. And water. And heat. On concrete. Through fog. And hallowing winds and jagged rock. Then spend the rest of the day training for a fight he or she hopes will never come. We need people willing to miss birthday parties and wedding anniversaries. Baseball games and dance recitals. People tough enough to storm a beach, steady enough to hold the line, and humble enough to bow their head at a comrade’s grave. We need Marines. We need people who can swim through surf, march through desert, and fight through jungle — but compassionate enough to provide aid after a tsunami or storm or to collect toys for children in need during Christmas. We need people who can charge into chaos with courage but cradle a wounded friend with gentleness. We need people willing to get in their finest dress uniform. Drive for miles to a home they’ve never been to and deliver the devastating news that their loved ones have died in service. We need people that will stay with that family during their bereavement. We need people strong enough to do it all over again for another family. We need Marines. People who can fix a rifle in the rain, find humor in hardship, and faith in the face of fear. Someone who can hold a rifle steady and be a friend at the ready. It has to be someone who will stand guard on a ship at midnight, patrol a dusty village at dawn, and salute the same flag they might one day be draped beneath. Someone who’d fight for a country that sometimes forgets, but never forsakes. It has to be someone who would raise their hand, swear an oath, and mean it. Who’d serve not for fame, or fortune but for the individual beside them and the nation behind them. We need Marines. Finally, if there is one regret that I hold from my time in the Marine Corps, it’s the regret of not appreciating nights like these when I was in uniform. It’s easy to get caught up in all the preparation and money one has to drop to come to a Marine Corps Ball. You got to pay for a hotel. And gas for the car. And get your medals mounted. And your date might need a suit or dress. And heaven help you if you’ve gained or lost weight because that means your dress blues have to be redone. But…every year around Memorial Day, I write down the names of 36 Marines that I served with. 21 of them were killed in combat. 5 of them died in non-combat incidents like car crashes or from health issues. One was murdered. And 8 of them died by suicide. I remember going to Marine Corps balls with these Marines and I wish I had appreciated them more at the time because looking back, I’d give anything to have another night with them. Remember….this night is for you. And your accomplishments. You're a part of the fabric that makes the Marine Corps great. Happy birthday, Marines. And Semper Fidelis.”

Happy birthday, Marines. Get some. x.com/USMC/status/19…