In our hyper-polarized political environment, cooperating with the opposing party, the “enemy,” can alienate a party’s core base and weaken the argument for a change in power. So political messaging now relies on opposing the sitting president in order to mobilize voters and maintain party unity, but this creates an institutional dynamic where blocking the administration becomes a primary political goal. Both parties do this and it’s absurd. What’s even more absurd is that we don’t just allow it, we reward it. And then… we complain about it.🤦‍♂️

In our hyper-polarized political environment, cooperating with the opposing party, the “enemy,” can alienate a party’s core base and weaken the argument for a change in power. So political messaging now relies on opposing the sitting president in order to mobilize voters and maintain party unity, but this creates an institutional dynamic where blocking the administration becomes a primary political goal. Both parties do this and it’s absurd. What’s even more absurd is that we don’t just allow it, we reward it. And then… we complain about it.🤦‍♂️

— Will Bermender (@WillBermender) Nov 3, 2026

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November 2, 2026 at 07:05PM

Angry Spanish Chucky feels like a different movie… https://t.co/LJ7HuEA6fT

Angry Spanish Chucky feels like a different movie… https://t.co/LJ7HuEA6fT

— Will Bermender (@WillBermender) Nov 1, 2026

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October 31, 2026 at 07:23PM

I may not always agree with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, or any Justice for that matter, but his story is inspiring. Thomas was born into deep poverty. They lived without running water. He didn’t even have a bed to sleep in until he was seven years old. Thomas grew up in the segregated South and entered adulthood during a period of intense racial turmoil. But he believed, as did our Founding Fathers, that all men are created equal. Thomas received a full scholarship, became a lawyer, and wrote his own American success story. William Arthur Ward once wrote, "Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records." The biggest decision of our lives may be deciding which one we’re going to be.

I may not always agree with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, or any Justice for that matter, but his story is inspiring. Thomas was born into deep poverty. They lived without running water. He didn’t even have a bed to sleep in until he was seven years old. Thomas grew up in the segregated South and entered adulthood during a period of intense racial turmoil. But he believed, as did our Founding Fathers, that all men are created equal. Thomas received a full scholarship, became a lawyer, and wrote his own American success story. William Arthur Ward once wrote, "Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records." The biggest decision of our lives may be deciding which one we’re going to be.

— Will Bermender (@WillBermender) Oct 19, 2026

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October 19, 2026 at 09:31AM

I just read these “10 Workplace Secrets That Make Everyone Want to Work With You.” I wouldn’t call these “secrets,” but I do believe if everyone did more of these things we would all be much happier and more successful… 1. Be the person who makes things happen. Every organization has problems. The people who solve them get promoted. 2. Master calendar psychology. Book meetings for 25 mins instead of 30. People will love you for giving them time back. 3. Adopt the Art of the TL;DR. Put a 1-line summary at the top of longer emails. Your colleagues' time is precious. 4. Make intercompany connections. Introduce people you network with from across departments to unlock new opportunities. 5. If you're a superior, don't send a meeting invite without an agenda (those can be scary). 6. Leave spaces better than you found them. 7. Practice the Silent Service Model: Help others succeed without seeking credit. Your reputation will build naturally. 8. Follow the Plus One Rule: make every process you are a part of at least 1% better. 9. Practice the Gratitude Loop: Notice efforts, express appreciation, be specific, and reciprocate. Strong teams run on recognition. 10. Offer to be an office buddy to the newcomer. If they have any questions or forget people's names, you're their go-to person.

I just read these “10 Workplace Secrets That Make Everyone Want to Work With You.” I wouldn’t call these “secrets,” but I do believe if everyone did more of these things we would all be much happier and more successful… 1. Be the person who makes things happen. Every organization has problems. The people who solve them get promoted. 2. Master calendar psychology. Book meetings for 25 mins instead of 30. People will love you for giving them time back. 3. Adopt the Art of the TL;DR. Put a 1-line summary at the top of longer emails. Your colleagues' time is precious. 4. Make intercompany connections. Introduce people you network with from across departments to unlock new opportunities. 5. If you're a superior, don't send a meeting invite without an agenda (those can be scary). 6. Leave spaces better than you found them. 7. Practice the Silent Service Model: Help others succeed without seeking credit. Your reputation will build naturally. 8. Follow the Plus One Rule: make every process you are a part of at least 1% better. 9. Practice the Gratitude Loop: Notice efforts, express appreciation, be specific, and reciprocate. Strong teams run on recognition. 10. Offer to be an office buddy to the newcomer. If they have any questions or forget people's names, you're their go-to person.

— Will Bermender (@WillBermender) Oct 14, 2026

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October 14, 2026 at 07:05AM

Forget Skynet, meet SMARTASS. This is how our story ends… Synchronous Multi-nodal Autonomous Recursive Trans-sentient Algorithmic Sub-spatial System https://t.co/mvpFsa7qaE

Forget Skynet, meet SMARTASS. This is how our story ends… Synchronous Multi-nodal Autonomous Recursive Trans-sentient Algorithmic Sub-spatial System https://t.co/mvpFsa7qaE

— Will Bermender (@WillBermender) Oct 9, 2026

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October 9, 2026 at 11:47AM

On a recent visit to Albuquerque, I had the opportunity to ride through the Santa Ana Pueblo, a Native American land closed to the public. There is no better way to view the mesas, arroyos, washes, and Bosque than on horseback. Riding past petroglyphs etched into volcanic stone centuries ago, and the Tuyuna rock formation where Native American warriors are buried, felt magical.

On a recent visit to Albuquerque, I had the opportunity to ride through the Santa Ana Pueblo, a Native American land closed to the public. There is no better way to view the mesas, arroyos, washes, and Bosque than on horseback. Riding past petroglyphs etched into volcanic stone centuries ago, and the Tuyuna rock formation where Native American warriors are buried, felt magical.

— Will Bermender (@WillBermender) Oct 5, 2026

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October 5, 2026 at 11:54AM

Every company should hang this poster. https://t.co/23XpbDvcbU

Every company should hang this poster. https://t.co/23XpbDvcbU

— Will Bermender (@WillBermender) Sep 28, 2026

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September 28, 2026 at 08:14AM