Steven Valdez-Hernandez
@mrstevenvaldez.bsky.social
Born in NYC, raised in grind culture. Veteran, first gen, Org Psych and Ops. I write about work, class, and how this economy eats people alive while calling it ambition.
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NYC born and raised, veteran, first gen, and someone who has worked more jobs than one lifetime should require. I write about work, systems, common sense psychology, leadership, and how grit myths clash with reality for people trying to survive in this economy.
One thing I keep noticing in our politics is how different “sides” approach persuasion.
The right is often willing to do the leg work. They build media ecosystems, push simple talking points, repeat them everywhere, and slowly move people. Hype up and weaponize fear. That is intentional.
The right is often willing to do the leg work. They build media ecosystems, push simple talking points, repeat them everywhere, and slowly move people. Hype up and weaponize fear. That is intentional.
November 15, 2025 at 5:26 AM
One thing I keep noticing in our politics is how different “sides” approach persuasion.
The right is often willing to do the leg work. They build media ecosystems, push simple talking points, repeat them everywhere, and slowly move people. Hype up and weaponize fear. That is intentional.
The right is often willing to do the leg work. They build media ecosystems, push simple talking points, repeat them everywhere, and slowly move people. Hype up and weaponize fear. That is intentional.
I wonder if they know that by blaming immigrants of their shortfallings, they're admitting that people that come here ill prepared and with tons of roadblocks are succeeding more than them? The party that hates victims so much sure do paint themselves as victims a lot.
Deportations actually _increase_ housing prices because they shrink the construction industry.
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I wonder if they know that by blaming immigrants of their shortfallings, they're admitting that people that come here ill prepared and with tons of roadblocks are succeeding more than them? The party that hates victims so much sure do paint themselves as victims a lot.
have had so many different jobs in this one lifetime.
Construction. Stocking supermarket shelves. Bartending. Washing cars as a full grown adult. Selling cell phones for multiple carriers. Warehouse work. Admin in a psychology department. 🧵
Construction. Stocking supermarket shelves. Bartending. Washing cars as a full grown adult. Selling cell phones for multiple carriers. Warehouse work. Admin in a psychology department. 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
have had so many different jobs in this one lifetime.
Construction. Stocking supermarket shelves. Bartending. Washing cars as a full grown adult. Selling cell phones for multiple carriers. Warehouse work. Admin in a psychology department. 🧵
Construction. Stocking supermarket shelves. Bartending. Washing cars as a full grown adult. Selling cell phones for multiple carriers. Warehouse work. Admin in a psychology department. 🧵
NYC born and raised, veteran, first gen, and someone who has worked more jobs than one lifetime should require. I write about work, systems, common sense psychology, leadership, and how grit myths clash with reality for people trying to survive in this economy.
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NYC born and raised, veteran, first gen, and someone who has worked more jobs than one lifetime should require. I write about work, systems, common sense psychology, leadership, and how grit myths clash with reality for people trying to survive in this economy.