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Larry Urish's avatar

Chao, I really admire how you are dreaming BIG ... *and* you have a plan in place. Aiming this high is really inspirational Go for it!!

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Chao Lam's avatar

Thanks Larry 🥶

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Loved the secret guild reference to describe that feeling of resonating with something so deeply it feels magical and precious. And the way you fleshed out the founder lore made it really juicy. I’m going to enjoy watching you build this!

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Chao Lam's avatar

Thanks for your feedback as always Rick! Personal stories are coming around easier for me now

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Rick Lewis's avatar

I see that clearly, your fluidity with using them is greatly serving your writing.

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Chao Lam's avatar

with a little help from my friends... be it human, machine or chemical 😭

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Rick Lewis's avatar

ha ha, but ok wait, I didn't know about the chemicals. do tell.

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Chao Lam's avatar

I was thinking of caffeine after Louie's beautiful post: https://substack.com/home/post/p-173065439

What were you thinking of? 😉

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Ah, that makes total sense. For some reason my mind went to more illicit types of substances, but I couldn't square the thought with what I know of you. Coffee makes sense.

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Leo Ariel's avatar

https://x.com/niccruzpatane

There’s a guy on X who talks about all things Tesla. Maybe you can do the same for Apple?

If Apple wins the AR game, then you’ll have plenty to talk about over the next 5-10 years…

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Chao Lam's avatar

Wow he is prolific and a good inspiration 🙏🏼

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Alden Cox's avatar

I love your process here: starting small and sturdy, laying out a comprehensive foundation. Thanks for template, and looking forward to seeing what you build. I’d love to wander around in the Apple Story; it will feel like home!

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Chao Lam's avatar

Thanks Alden! Apple Story has a nice ring (and a pun to the Apple stores) - I may steal that!

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Alden Cox's avatar

Chao! Thanks for the credit, but I merely reflected your words! I just went back to your piece and sure enough, you say explicitly: “The story of Apple is the story of our lives and times.” Which feels so true to me! Almost all of my experience of the digital age is through my Apple products. I love it that you are following this passion so many of us share!

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