Looking back Benn, do you think you could have done it differently? Could you have gotten the company to where it is without the cost to you or your family? I know it's a counterfactual, but curious what your gut/heart says.
This is, hands down, my favorite of all the posts you've written (second favorite was the one about the guy in the window seat who wouldn't open his shade). Congratulations, Benn!
Congrats, Benn. I’m touched by this unexpected heartfelt letter and can’t help but feel a certain camaraderie reading about your experience. I’ve lived far away from my parents and trying to build a career and life of my own for a while now. All too many times, calls were not made or taken, too many family gathering unattended, and I live a life they don’t necessary understand but still support to the best of their abilities. I can tell that they love you, and that’s what matters. Now that you’ve got more time you can make it up to them. Regardless, you did it!
This post couldn’t have reached my inbox at a better timing. I appear to be at a crossroads between my family and how my entire life pans out. There’s this weight in my throat and it’s making me feel older than the 25 I just turned. Thanks for being so vulnerable. Appreciate you, Benn!
Looking back Benn, do you think you could have done it differently? Could you have gotten the company to where it is without the cost to you or your family? I know it's a counterfactual, but curious what your gut/heart says.
Benn this post made me cry. Not ashamed to admit it one bit.
Congratulations and thank you for building one of the founding companies in modern data.
And here I was, thinking that I'd reached the daily tear limit after watching the latest episode of Ana de Nadie. Congratulations, Benn
I loved everything about this
This made me tear up. Beautifully written. Going to appreciate the time I spend with my parents a little extra today 🖤
This is, hands down, my favorite of all the posts you've written (second favorite was the one about the guy in the window seat who wouldn't open his shade). Congratulations, Benn!
The best time to plant a tree 🌳 was 10 years ago. The second best time is today. Go spend time with your parents. 🤩
The best time to plant a tree 🌳 was 10 years ago. The second best time is today. Go spend time with your parents. 🤩
Congrats Benn! You're lucky to have such great parents! 🙌
Congrats, Benn!
Congrats, Benn. I’m touched by this unexpected heartfelt letter and can’t help but feel a certain camaraderie reading about your experience. I’ve lived far away from my parents and trying to build a career and life of my own for a while now. All too many times, calls were not made or taken, too many family gathering unattended, and I live a life they don’t necessary understand but still support to the best of their abilities. I can tell that they love you, and that’s what matters. Now that you’ve got more time you can make it up to them. Regardless, you did it!
This post couldn’t have reached my inbox at a better timing. I appear to be at a crossroads between my family and how my entire life pans out. There’s this weight in my throat and it’s making me feel older than the 25 I just turned. Thanks for being so vulnerable. Appreciate you, Benn!
Thanks for the vulnerability Benn. Glad I could be a customer part of that journey.
As someone just beginning their career, I am starting to taste this sense of distance with my father. Thank you for writing this. Course corrected.
Congrats Benn. The piece made me sad and happy but that's life. Please keep writing.
Nice piece of gratitude here.