Hey, hope you are doing well. This is not a typical edition of my weekly newsletter.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is here — I am by no means an expert or authority — and I wanted to use this platform to push an important message.
“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”
You will remember this month for the rest of your life. Your future kids will ask, “where were you when the entire country shut down?”
I encourage you to take 10 minutes to understand the severity of this situation.
Panic is not the answer but neither is ignorance.
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” - Theodore Roosevelt
This is a very very serious situation (that is growing exponentially). This is a global emergency that affects everyone. It requires everyone take action (young and old).
This is not the typical flu. If your friends tell you this, they are wrong. This is not just some political ploy. This is not an overreaction.
Please take this seriously.
Do your part as if the world depended on it...because it might
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What you can actionably do
Stay home. Physically distance. Wash your hands.
Get your friends and family to stay home as well. Convince them that this is serious. It is not a snow day. Flatten the curve. Quarantine will last several weeks (and maybe months) — make sure you have what you need.
Find things to do at home. Read, write, learn, work, cook, and clean. Stay healthy! Do planks, pushups, and sit-ups. Build the project you’ve always wanted to build.
End Corona Virus has some good resources.
Consider skipping social media for a few days. The headlines can be overwhelming. Check in every once in a while (can follow this Twitter list with informative updates) but be careful not to overdo it.
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Personal update
I am in San Francisco, safely quarantined with lots of food. Very lucky to be able to work remotely. I am working tons on my company and reading lots of books.
If we haven’t spoken in a while, text/email me. I want to hear how you are doing. Let me know if I can help with anything.