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“Get centered and alive”
Words of wisdom from the great Jared Leto
My friend S. sent me an invitation to Clubhouse a couple of weeks ago. I had never heard of this eleven-month old audio social network, but was game. By accepting the invitation, I was granted two invitations I could in turn forward to friends. I sent one to my son and one to my friend E., who’s usually ahead of me on these new-fangled tech platforms.
Her reply was, “Seriously? Isn’t it full of tech bros?” Later, she said, “I’m afraid of Clubhouse. It’s all the rage with the tech VCs and blockchain people.”
I’m not sure that’s still the case (nor am I sure of why that’s something to be afraid of, but that’s a topic for another day). I haven’t dropped into many rooms yet, but Sunday night, while relaxing on the couch, a notification popped up, “Jared Leto is in the room…” That piqued my interest for sure.
Jared Leto, of course, is the gifted and beloved method actor who won Academy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for Best Supporting Actor in his portrayal of a transgender woman in 2013 movie Dallas Buyers Club.
It seemed incredible that simply by tapping the notification, I’d immediately begin participating in a conversation hosted by moderator Neil Strauss with this exalted being. Sure enough, there I was, along with…
