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Shira Goodman's avatar

Mark, I have a friend who also recently left an intense job. He said that the best part of this new chapter is that he can say YES to folks. So he helps small non profits, responds to kids from his college who reach out for mentoring, does excel models for an investment committee he is on. Yes! I love it.

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Jann Nunn's avatar

I think I’d like to buy those binoculars!

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Charlotte W's avatar

Love this one ! Infusionist … I like it. Maybe that’s next for me 🤣

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Rachael Mangoubi's avatar

Particularly liked this one!

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Yael's avatar

you frame the binoculars and mason jar. the two lomographs you frame them together also. how do you not see that. (you've read David Sedaris ya?)

thank you for writing your SELF, it's just really beyond WONDERFUL for us. can't wait for the next. and thank you for the laughs. I love.

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Steve Silverman's avatar

Mark, I guess I have a bit of a different perspective I've always known you as my brother-in-law funny, smart, entrepreneur and always learning and teaching others I have no doubt that you will inspire and educate many people and who knows you might find that next big thing. Who knows what that chapter will look like. Looking forward to following your quest!

Love you, Steve

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Amy's avatar

I really enjoyed this and could hear your voice in the reading! Thank you for honesty and self-deprecation that is really self-love!

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Marjorie Heinrich's avatar

Hysterical! Insightful! I spit laughed over the neighbor pity remark. I am getting excited for my next chapter. xo

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Victor Miller's avatar

Who I am is a tough list for all of us. Love of learning is a great gift

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Victor Miller's avatar

Sorry meant to say tough lift. Never done. Just like love of learning. Looking forward to reading about the next targets of this passion!

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gordon edes's avatar

Hilarious and wise. A great pleasure to read.

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Mark Rothschild's avatar

Thanks, Gordon. Accidentally wise, I guess.

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Chuck's avatar

Hey Mark, Nice post. Spot on. Love learning!!! Chuck

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Mark Rothschild's avatar

Thanks Chuck! I am starting to think that learning is more fun than mastering.

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