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Chinwendu Amuneke's avatar

What a lovely read this is

John Hopkins's avatar

Thank you so much your words mean a lot - what did you enjoy most do you mind me asking?

Leigh Hanham 🇦🇺's avatar

Frome as in Froom. Had to google it! 😃

John Hopkins's avatar

It’s a funny old British pronunciation !

Kyle Novack's avatar

There is definitely a pull on my life right now. About a year ago I was analyzing a data set, and it changed how I think about economics entirely. Ever since, I have been developing my own economic theory, and the pull is so strong that I cannot not work on it. I have to keep moving forward, making the case stronger. There is a real fear that I am wrong, but every time I go back to the data, things keep confirming that what I am working on has genuine merit. If it holds, it changes how we think about the economy and how it actually functions for the average person.

John Hopkins's avatar

Wow sounds Epic Kyle - and sounds like something the world needs! I can totally relate to that fear though - the what if I’m wrong about this? I have it hit me every few weeks. I have to keep reminding myself this is a marathon not a race and the tortoise beats the hare. I hold on to each small win as a proof point. I wish you all the best and please keep in touch through Substack I’d love to hear about progress ! Cheers, John

Mona Benjamin's avatar

I loved this, Johnny, thank you! Will try to join tomorrow if I can. x

John Hopkins's avatar

Thanks Mona - I hope to see you there

Sue Reid's avatar

Brilliant story, John. Synchronicities do happen and we do get signs all the time. Very few people notice them, let alone follow them. I live about 2 hours away from Frome, in Devon. I don’t think I have ever visited Frome though. You have tempted me to now. When I do I will visit your ancesters and say hello 💕

John Hopkins's avatar

Please visit Frome and let me know if you do - I’ll send some recommendations !

Sue Reid's avatar

I will. It may not be until next Spring. My husband tells me Jenson Button grew up there. 💕