Mark Zuckerberg came up with the Poke feature in 2004, reportedly while drunk. It was a playful way to get someone’s attention on Facebook. The feature lost relevance over time and was quietly removed around 2018.
Nobody believes you until they see the result. That’s the harsh reality of being obsessed with something.
You put in the hours, chase a vision no one else sees, and carry doubt that isn’t yours. People don’t clap for the process—they wait for proof. And until that day comes, you’re just the one who’s “trying too hard.”
But obsession has a quiet power. It keeps you moving when no one’s watching. And when the result finally speaks, everyone listens.
Bill Gates has publicly stated that he plans to leave his children a very small portion of his vast fortune—less than 1% of his wealth. Despite his multibillion-dollar net worth, Gates believes that massive inheritances can be a disservice rather than a gift, potentially removing the drive and ambition to succeed independently. Instead, he and his ex-wife Melinda French Gates have committed the majority of their wealth to philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates has emphasized that his children will be supported and receive a quality education, but ultimately, he wants them to carve out their own paths and make a meaningful impact on the world without relying on inherited riches.
