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Taylor Fleming retweeted
In my 20’s, I used to work on Wall Street.
People my age now (45) said they were working 70, 80, 90 hours a week for their families…but all their families actually wanted was their presence.
They didn’t understand why their families resented how much they worked when they lived in a nice house, and their kids went to private schools.
It was just the world we all lived in. We knew nothing else.
I decided early in my startup journey that wasn’t going to be me.
My co-founders and I have always had a policy of quitting at 5 or 5:30.
By that, I mean:
> Shut off my laptop
> No more work talk
> Go home to my family
Frequently I’m out even earlier - 3-5, depending on whether I want to do something with the kids.
I rarely travel for work and don’t entertain for work.
My family life gives me energy for my work.
My work gives me energy for my family life.
I'm trying to stay not burnt out and excited about this for several decades.
Can every founder choose this?
Maybe not everybody, but more people have the choice than realize they do.
There is great reward that comes from designing a business around the life you want.
Taylor Fleming retweeted
And then there was one.
The @Vikings stand alone as the NFL's last unbeaten team
Taylor Fleming retweeted
Kyler Murray just coming off another WIN and supporting the Wolves! Big cheers for QB1 of the 6-0 Vikings!!!!
Taylor Fleming retweeted
I know it’s impossible to watch every NBA game of the year but what just happened in Miami was absurd
There’s a new sheriff in town in the NBA, someone left a microwave on and there’s water everywhere 😂
Taylor Fleming retweeted
Wake up babe, a new Will Reichard edit just dropped.
🎥: notdacotah on TikTok
Taylor Fleming retweeted
I used to think P.J. Fleck was a little crazy with the whole “Row the Boat” thing.
After hearing the story behind it, I get it completely.
Respect, Coach Fleck. You gained a fan today.
ROW THE BOAT. 🚣♂️
🤖 Made with AI
Taylor Fleming retweeted
"I tell our guys all the time, 'If we're going to go down, we're going to go down a certain way. We're going to go down blitzing people.'" - Brian Flores
Taylor Fleming retweeted
Nick Saban once held up Dallas Turner as a lesson for young players.
Not for a sack. For how he handled sitting on the bench.
Now, in his third NFL season, one man has more pressures than 7 entire NFL defenses.
Turner showed up at Alabama in 2021 as a five star recruit. When the season started, he was third string.
He did not complain. He watched how Will Anderson prepared, the guy who led the country in sacks that year, and did the same thing.
When injuries opened a spot, he was ready. He finished his freshman year with 8.5 sacks.
Saban told a room full of coaches about it.
"Dallas Turner, on the third team when the season started."
Saban said Turner "works his butt off," and when his chance came, "he was ready to take advantage of it."
By his last year at Alabama he was a consensus All-American and SEC co-Defensive Player of the Year. Minnesota traded up to take him 17th overall.
Then he had to learn it all over again.
Through 14 weeks of his rookie season, he played 202 snaps. One sack.
So he did what he did at Alabama. He found the best pass rusher in the room and stayed close.
That was Jonathan Greenard.
"If I didn't have J.G. my rookie year, I probably wouldn't be where I am mentally, physically and spiritually."
"He played a big role in my career. Honestly, just being a big brother."
Year two: 8 sacks. 4 strip sacks, tied for the most in the NFL.
This offseason, the Vikings traded Greenard to Philadelphia. So Turner became the big brother. After practices at training camp, he stayed late to run wind sprints with the young defensive linemen.
Then the games started.
Next Gen Stats has him with 20 pressures, the most of any player in the NFL.
That is more than 7 entire defenses. The Bears have 19. So do the Jaguars and the Steelers. The Cardinals have 17. The Dolphins have 16. The Giants have 12. The Rams have 10.
Sunday in Chicago, he ended the game himself. Fourth and 2, one second left, the Bears needing a touchdown. Sack.
Vikings 9, Bears 3.
"DT being our closer, finishing the whole thing," Kevin O'Connell said. "DT just keeps showing up."
Andrew Van Ginkel said it best.
"It's been a long couple of years for him, but he's earned this spot."
Third string at Alabama. One sack in 14 weeks in Minnesota.
Both times, he waited, learned from the star in front of him, and took the job when it came.
Saban called it a lesson.
Turner keeps proving it.
