Taylor Offer

In 1956, Ford introduced the seatbelt as an upgrade and only 2% of buyers opted to pay $27 to have seatbelts in their cars.

In 1983, fewer than 15% of American’s said they used seatbelts consistently.

In 1984, States started passing laws requiring citizens to wear a seatbelt while driving.

Later that year, LA Times published a poll stating that even though it was illegal, less than 45% of Americans wore seatbelts.

Another poll said 65% of Americans oppose the mandatory seatbelt laws.

In 1986 ,The Chicago Tribune wrote “In this country, saving freedom is more important than trying to regulate lives through legislation.”

People in the 1980’s argued it was safer to be thrown out of their car than wear a seatbelt. They cut their seatbelts out their cars.

A person in Massachusetts started a petition to ban seatbelts and got 45,000 signatures.

A Florida man told the Florida Sun “We don’t feel we should be forced to buckle up and have a police officer sent in by the state to make sure we’re buckled up.“

Think about how stupid you would feel if you were one of those people in the 1980’s arguing against seatbelts.

If you are arguing against masks, you are that stupid.

Just wear a mask. It's not that hard.

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Exactly 1 year ago I quit my job at LinkedIn

While working at LinkedIn I was making good money, got free amazing food everyday, got a free Equinox membership and had a nice apartment.

The first few months after quitting were tough. I was making no money, eating easy mac, not working out, and sleeping on Parker Burr's couch

Since then we....

Raised $1M dollars

Partnered/made socks with/became friends with Aly Raisman, Logan Paul, and The Chainsmokers

Grew to over 100k social media followers

Sold millions of dollars of socks

Moved into a 5,000 sqft facility in LA

Got to pitch a few very famous people on a TV show that will be airing soon

And most importantly, hired someone to photoshop a 6 pack on me and put it on a poster



I know it might be scary to make the jump, and the first few months may really, really suck. Just know there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you keep working, and the short time after “making the jump“ will be the toughest.

Use code “linkedinhomie“ for 50% off your next order! https://lnkd.in/gfC4Aqr

Be sure to follow the journey on Instagram @FEATSocks I post daily Instagram stories

The difference between a $2M house in Palo Alto vs. the most desirable suburb of Columbus, Ohio

If the future of work is remote, why would anyone live in Palo Alto?

CC: Bryan Beal

Being cheap is really expensive.

It's counterintuitive but extremely true. I learned the hard way, here are some personal examples:

1. People. When it came to hiring, I offered low salaries. I thought that would benefit the business, but it actually hurt more than it helped. I ended up hiring people who weren't that good at the job, had to let them go and pay even more to hire someone to clean up the mess. PAY A PREMIUM TO GET AMAZING PEOPLE TO WORK WITH YOU. TRUST ME.

2. Product. I would use cheaper materials on product to try to save money. While it saved money on the first order, it ruined our repeat orders and hurt my reputation. PAY A PREMIUM TO MAKE YOUR PRODUCT AWESOME. TRUST ME.

3. Process. Instead of investing into processes to help automate tasks, I spread myself too thin. I thought I could save money by doing everything, but instead I did everything poorly. INVEST IN PROCESSES TO OPTIMIZE YOUR PERFORMANCE. TRUST ME.

This does't just apply to business! It applies to everything.

Let's say you had the option of buying a new toaster for $25 or a used toaster for $15.

When the cheaper toaster breaks, you are now down $15 and still need a toaster. You'll buy the new one for $25, now your toaster cost $40 instead of $25.

Being cheap is expensive! Agree or disagree?

“I love being wrong“

One of the smartest people I know said this to me and I was confused at first.

He then explained-
“My goal is to learn as much as possible. If I am correct I am not learning anything. If I am wrong, I am learning something new“

I love this mindset on growth and learning.

Being wrong is okay.
Not accepting being wrong is not okay.

Learn from your mistakes and be comfortable changing your mind on things and admitting fault.

#wrong #right #lessons

The point of your resume is to stand out, not fit in.

Change “Proficient in Microsoft Word“ to “Ping pong master“

Change “Detail oriented“ to “Didn't know what I wanted to do after college so I took a gap year“

Change “Good communicator“ to “Google expert. Anything I don't know I can find out very quickly on Google“

Don't be exactly like the other 100 people applying for the job, be different.