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Stoic's avatar

I am here because of the PG retweet. I love that guy and I am not disappointed, to say the least.

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

Thank you! I think I love that guy too :)

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Chief87's avatar

I found your writing/thinking wonderful, funny and honest. And true. The honest and true parts were revealed in surprising ways - at the end of a thought where I said to myself - yep, that's true. I especially liked the thought on relationships and how the path through real estate can get you to the most important part of life. Meaningful. Thank you.

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Besart Çopa's avatar

"I remember teaching workshops at the Tin House Writing Retreat, which is basically a scam like all the other writing classes and academic programs while also not being a scam. "

*PRESSED SUBSCRIBE*

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Donnie Clapp's avatar

Strangely captivating. Subscribed. P.S. I came here through a link in Kevin Stock's newsletter.

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

Thank you Donnie.

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Drew Burnett's avatar

Stephen, I arrived not knowing what to expect but ended up both laughing out loud and learning a thing or two. I'll be back! Thank you.

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

Thank you!

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Joseph Robison's avatar

Where can I read more about the concept of relationships are all that matters :)

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Jordan Furtak's avatar

"a mediocre poet who lies on the side of a hill staring at the clouds is just a bum" I loved that and this whole letter. Laughed multiple times and learned something helpful. Thank you!

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

Thank you!

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Brett's avatar

Loved the article! I laughed out loud several times, which I haven't done in a while now. Thank you!

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johno's avatar

Really appreciate how you wildly careened between topics here, and that sentence about the "underpaid" fiction writer. Hope to see more soon!

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Josh C's avatar

Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing! Likely unintended but this is the most persuasive piece to invest in real estate I’ve ever read. I think you have a career in Remax if youre interested 😄

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

Thanks Josh!

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Gaurang's avatar

Nice!! I am loving the comments and what a nice read. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🙌

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Ernie Mansfield's avatar

Thanks Stephen... very funny! Real estate is great, but there are other ways to invest as well.

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Kit Sullivan's avatar

Continues to be interesting, Steve. Thanks!

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

Thank you!

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Tom Fitzpatrick's avatar

Lovely, elegant, smart-ass, funny, and, for the first time in this series, pretty boring in parts. (I genuinely don’t understand money and it’s pursuit, so those parts whizzed right over my head.) But I love these posts. I’m honored to have found myself on your list and I always open them eagerly when they appear. Thank you.

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

Thank you Tom!

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Vendiagramthis's avatar

I am enjoying reading your thoughts. I resemble the bum!

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Stephen Elliott's avatar

i do too!

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Ridhika's avatar

I'm not sure I understood all of it but what a cracking read.

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