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This one is a self-reminder: time to breathe deep, trust the process, and stick the landing.

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The same goes for launching a product. - The prep is done. - The turbulence has passed. - Now it's time to bring it home. That sinking feeling in your stomach? That's not fear; it's the descent, and you're not crashing; you're landing.

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🛬 The terrifying feeling the night before a huge product launch… Do you think pilots get scared when it's time to land the plane? Maybe? But they don't panic. They focus. They trust their knowledge, the crew, and the process. They know the hardest part is already behind them.

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So, if I drop a little fire in my words, even in the fine print, know this, it's because I give a f**k, and that's never going to change.

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While there is a time and a place for it, people don't often connect with scripts or sugarcoated fluff. They connect with real energy, raw conviction, and unfiltered words. That's just what sticks.

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We spend so much time filtering words to fit a perceived definition of "professionalism" that we risk stripping out what makes us authentic and gives a company soul.

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That sometimes means a well-placed expletive (or two). It's not about being unprofessional; it's about being real and getting a point across.

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OMGEDSON - //42 @omgedson.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

🗣️ Politeness is nice, but Impact is sometimes more efficient. If I'm cursing, I probably care. When I'm passionate about getting a message across, whether in my work or in conversations with people I respect, I don't water it down.

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Breakfast at Mildred's before a haircut. Get The Standard, Be the Standard.

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Tech has given us convenience, but at what cost? The moments between destinations matter just as much as where we're going. Maybe next time, I can convince everyone to ditch the headphones, grab the AUX (BT), and bring back the lost art of shared musical experiences. Who's in?

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Once upon a time, road trips were an event. Someone called DJ, and everyone in the car was locked into a shared experience, jamming out, debating over the next song, and making memories. The car ride has become just another flight, where it's the norm to isolate.

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🎵 The AUX cord is dead. Before a recent trip to Totora, Bolivia, I put together a fire playlist, bangers, folkloric tracks, and just pure highway jams. It's the kind of mix that should've set the vibe for the entire ride. And then… I looked around. Almost everyone had headphones on.

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Need I say more? The lesson is simple: Own what you do, and let your passion flow. The right people will find you. Ever had a chance encounter turn into something meaningful? Let's hear it!

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Fast forward to today, here in South America. The plumber asks me what I do. This time, I own it. I explain our role in flight simulation at Parallel 42 and the joy it brings me. His response? "My son builds custom flight simulators here in Bolivia."

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That moment changed everything. How many opportunities had I ignored just to avoid a few awkward seconds? How many people out there actually get it, or better yet, work in a space that connects with mine?

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Then one day, when I flipped the question back, their answer turned out to be a perfect business connection, one I would have completely missed if they hadn't been open about their work the way I wasn't about mine.

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It didn't always feel like "real" work, so why explain it to get blank stares followed by "oh cool."?

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🤐 For years, I avoided telling people what I really do. When someone asked, I'd lie; sometimes it was "I build computers." other times, "I sell bricks." My work is niche, and deep down, I also felt self-conscious about making a living working in video games.

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The best product? The one that sells. The best strategy? The one that works. The best team? The one that wins. Respect the hustle. Learn from the outcome. Adjust and come back stronger. I'll still be a Chiefs fan next year, Kansas City is home!

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But at the end of the day, the scoreboard decides the winner, and boy did it! Life and business work the same way. Effort, talent, and strategy matter, but results speak the loudest. It’s not about what should have happened, it’s about what did.

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OMGEDSON - //42 @omgedson.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

🏆 The best team is the one that wins. I’m not a Kansas City Chiefs superfan enough to ignore or minimize how well the Philadelphia Eagles played tonight. The Kansas City Chiefs showed up, fought hard, and did the best they could against a perfect defense.

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🇧🇴 Representing #ChiefsKingdom here in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Let's do it again! #SuperBowlLIX

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OMGEDSON - //42 @omgedson.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Is this the follow-up to One Night in Bangkok?

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No looking back. Just moving forward. 🌱 Excited to be here, to build, and to connect with a new community. Hello, BlueSky!

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I won't be feeding the algorithm until things change. I won't contribute to the noise or let the toxicity occupy my mind. And if enough people do the same, that silence will start to say something louder than words.

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And let me be clear: This isn't about politics. I didn't walk away over opinions. I walked away over values. And I won't feel bad about that; there is a difference.

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And here's another reason: My words still matter. My posts, my thoughts, my contributions, they stay. Just because I'm no longer engaging doesn't mean my voice disappears.

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I left. But I'm not deleting my personal or business accounts. I'm making my absence count by going dark. Here's why: Numbers tell a story. Sure, total accounts matter, but the real question is: How many of them are actually active? Engagement is the real currency of social platforms.

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👋 Sometimes, walking away is the loudest statement you can make. I wrestled with the idea of leaving X (Twitter) for a while. Elon's behavior had me questioning whether I wanted to stick around or say, "F*** this" and walk away. After thinking it through, I made my decision:

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Microsoft Flight Simulator, is it a Game or is it a Sim!?

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