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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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I’d like to think it’s not so simple. Valve has a profit vaguely like $1 billion a year. If I was making a billion dollars a year, why would I sell the company for a few billion? Why would I sell it for anything? With $1 billion I can literally buy anything I’ve ever wanted to buy forever.
When we’re talking money of that scale I don’t see what the motivation is to sell out. You already have basically infinite money.
While we’re on the subject, Gabe, if you’re reading this, I swear on me mum if you give me Valve I will take ownership of the company to my grave. I won’t sell a single share for as long as I’m still breathing. It’s not just about me. It’s a responsibility to PC gaming.