Thomas Ott, MBA, PE

Thomas Ott, MBA, PE

New Jersey
I'm a hyperdimensional writer, maker, and technologist. Too much to tell in 200 characters but dogs love me.
Nov
15
Is Elon Musk Playing 4D Chess With Twitter?

Is Elon Musk Playing 4D Chess With Twitter?

Elon speaks first, get’s caught being dumb, and then trolls about it to get out of being scrutinized.
1 min read
Nov
12
The Startup World is Nuts

The Startup World is Nuts

Working in a startup isn’t for the faint of heart and hopefully, you’ll learn a most important skill. To work in this space you need to be flexible.
3 min read
Nov
08
Twitter Will Collapse — Get Out Now

Twitter Will Collapse — Get Out Now

Twitter was my favorite watering hole, a digital bar where I could commiserate and speak of grand ideas.
2 min read
Jun
13
The Big Rocks in Life

The Big Rocks in Life

A reflection on prioritizing life's "Big Rocks" over work during a hectic Silicon Valley trip, aiming to find balance and leave a meaningful legacy.
2 min read
Jan
02
Make Photos That Make You Happy

Make Photos That Make You Happy

The act of taking a photograph is a little slice of happiness. It’s a shot of dopamine into all the pleasure centers of our minds.
2 min read
Jul
31
An Essay on Being Uncomfortable

An Essay on Being Uncomfortable

The problem is that we focus too much on a person’s personality traits that we forget to see what makes them real. If you strip away the money, their awesome life, or how beautiful they are, are they really pieces of shit?
4 min read
Dec
01
Makers vs Takers

Makers vs Takers

There are good Takers out there that realize that the Open Source ecosystem thrives on a continuous feedback loop and that investing money is a good way to keep that loop well-lubricated.
4 min read
Aug
21
Experiencing Farmhouse Ales

Experiencing Farmhouse Ales

How this particular Farmhouse Ale will undoubtedly be brewed completely differently in the next town, and the next after!
2 min read
Sep
04
On Self Reliance

On Self Reliance

Make your mistakes but follow the truth! Don’t compromise who you are and walk tall. Don’t be discouraged when things go wrong, just pick yourself up and keep going.
2 min read
Sep
20
On Hiking Alone

On Hiking Alone

Lots of things can happen when you’re camping or hiking but it often occurs to those that are careless and unprepared, but in my case, I was prepared and careful. This was a case of just plain bad luck!
3 min read