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Optimist building at the intersection of AI & human potential. AI @AWSStartups. Startup guy w/exits ➡️ https://t.co/gn8gOTYwu4 Opinions are my own.
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Jun 26 16 tweets 5 min read
Jay Shetty just had the world's top ADHD expert on his podcast.

He revealed mind-blowing facts about ADHD that 99% of people wouldn't know.

Even Jay Shetty was speechless.

Be prepared to have your mind blown...

Here are 8 uncomfortable truths he exposed: 🧵 Image 1/ Your ADHD brain literally SHUTS DOWN when you try harder.

Dr. Daniel Amen scanned thousands of ADHD brains and found:

When they try to concentrate, blood flow decreases in the prefrontal cortex.

The harder they try, the worse it gets.
Jun 24 14 tweets 4 min read
1 out of every 3 entrepreneurs have ADHD.

Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Michael Dell... they all share the same 'disorder.'

But they figured out how to turn it into a superpower.

Here are the 6 focus techniques no psychiatrist will teach you:

1. Strategic Attention Switching Regular time-blocking fails because ADHD brains experience "time blindness."

The fix? Add 25% buffer time and 5-minute transition breaks. Use analog clocks for visual time cues.

But here's the secret most productivity gurus miss...
Jun 21 13 tweets 5 min read
Andrew Huberman just had the world's top ADHD doctor on his podcast.

He revealed mind-blowing facts about ADHD that 99% of people wouldn't know.

Be prepared to have your mind blown...

Here are my top 8 takeaways: 🧵 Image 1/ ADHD isn't just about focus—it affects life expectancy

Having ADHD reduces your life expectancy by around 10 years—the same reduction as diabetes or major depression.

The main causes? Accidents and suicide, both linked to impulsivity.

But that's just the beginning...
Jun 20 15 tweets 4 min read
Box Breathing is the most powerful yet ignored bio hack on Earth.

It fixes chronic fatigue, anxiety, & weak immunity.

It's so effective Navy SEALs and NBA Stars use it daily.

I’ve tested this myself, and it does wonders.

Here’s how to perform Box Breathing the right way:🧵 Image Every day, you take 22,000+ breaths without thinking.

Most people breathe incorrectly – shallow, rapid chest breathing that keeps your body in constant fight-or-flight mode.

This single habit might be sabotaging your health more than anything else.
Jun 18 18 tweets 6 min read
This is Richard Branson.

His ADHD was so severe he couldn't sit still or focus in any class.

But at age 15, he had one realization that changed everything and helped him build his $2.8B empire.

Here's the full story (& why it's driving ADHD experts crazy): 🧵 Image
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Branson's school years were a nightmare.

Words looked like "jumbles of letters."

Teachers thought he was "stupid, lazy or both."

He nearly failed out of boarding school and got beaten for poor performance.

But then came the ultimatum...
Jun 16 17 tweets 5 min read
The average person with ADHD:

• Can't focus
• Gets easily distracted
• Struggles with organization

Yet they're 600% more likely to build successful companies than neurotypical people.

How is this even possible?

These 6 major factors make all the difference: 🧵 Image That statistic sounds impossible.

People who can't focus... building billion-dollar companies?

But it's scientifically proven.

Dr. Michael Freeman studied 242 entrepreneurs.

What he found was shocking:

29% had ADHD vs. only 4-5% of normal people. Image
Jun 13 14 tweets 4 min read
Joe Rogan had the world's top ADHD expert on his podcast.

He revealed mind-blowing facts about ADHD that 99% of people wouldn't know.

Even Joe Rogan was speechless.

Be prepared to have your mind blown...

7 uncomfortable truths he exposed: 🧵 Image Dr. Gabor Maté isn't just another expert.

He's a physician who worked in Vancouver's most dangerous neighborhood treating addiction.

But here's the kicker...

He was diagnosed with ADHD himself at age 50.

What he discovered next flipped everything we though about ADHD...
Jun 12 16 tweets 5 min read
Hydrogen Gas is the most powerful yet ignored bio hack on Earth.

It fixes chronic fatigue, bad cognitive performance, & weak immunity.

Elite athletes and high performers have abused it for decades.

Here’s how to use Hydrogen the right way (according to science): 🧵 In 2007, everything changed.

A team of scientists published a breakthrough in Nature Medicine that should have revolutionized healthcare.

They discovered molecular hydrogen (H2) wasn't just an "inert gas."

It was a selective antioxidant that could save lives.
Jun 10 21 tweets 7 min read
Bryan Johnson takes 111 supplements daily.

At 47, his biological age is just 18.

I filtered out the 15 most important supplements that will change your life forever & help you live longer.

The evidence-based supplement list that actually works: (thread) 🧵 Image Most billionaires buy yachts and private jets.

Bryan Johnson bought something else: his biological age.

He's aging at 0.64x the normal rate—slower than 99% of 20-year-olds.

Here's are the 15 supplements he recommends:
Jun 6 15 tweets 4 min read
The Circadian Code is the most powerful yet overlooked bio hack on Earth.

It fixes chronic fatigue, weak immunity, & helps you lose weight.

I’ve tested this myself, and it does wonders.

Here’s how to use The Circadian Code the right way (according to science): 🧵 Image Dr. Satchin Panda discovered something that changed everything.

Mice eating the EXACT same high-fat diet either stayed healthy or became obese.

The only difference? WHEN they ate.

But here's where it gets mind-blowing...
Jun 4 24 tweets 7 min read
The 'Godfather of AI' claims current models already show signs of consciousness.

Controversial statement.

So I designed specific tests to probe whether AI responses show genuine understanding or just pattern matching.

What I found kept me up at night...

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I needed tests that would expose the difference between true understanding and sophisticated mimicry.

So I created something no AI had ever encountered before.

A completely fictional human emotion called 'Lirine.'

But that was just the beginning...
Jun 3 14 tweets 4 min read
Anthropic quietly released one of the most powerful AI Agents yet.

And it's hiding in plain sight.

Claude 4 with MCPs can control your browser AND your desktop, working for hours like a human employee.

Be prepared to have your mind blown...

Here's how it works: 🧵 Most people think Claude 4 is just another chatbot upgrade.

They're missing the revolutionary part: Model Context Protocol (MCP).

MCP works as a "universal translator" between Claude and ANY external tool.

No more copy-pasting. No more manual transfers.

But here's where it gets wild...
May 29 12 tweets 4 min read
Meet the 59-year-old man who looks decades younger.

This is Chuando Tan.

Singapore model with 1M+ followers who went viral for his insane longevity.

Here are his 7 controversial secrets to look younger & extend your life:

1/ Zero coffee, tea, or alcohol Image While the world runs on caffeine, Chuando completely avoids these beverages.

Only exception: A skinny cappuccino when on holiday.

No alcohol whatsoever - he believes it "ages your skin" and introduces toxins.
May 26 18 tweets 6 min read
Fasting is the most misunderstood medicine on Earth.

It’s not just weight loss. It's not just a religious practice.

It’s a doctor within.

It fixes inflammation, "eats up" tumors, and removes toxins in your body.

Here’s how to perform it correctly (according to science): 🧵 Image
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Most people think fasting means suffering for days.

But the most powerful protocol isn't 72-hour extremes.

It's a strategic 16-hour window that activates your body's repair system daily.

Here's the hour-by-hour breakdown of what happens inside your cells: Image
May 23 13 tweets 5 min read
In a Chinese prison camp lived history's greatest martial artist:

Survived 27 years of torture.
Still practiced martial arts at 118.
Won gold medals in his 80s beating fighters 60 years younger.

His 7 rules for mastery will change your life forever (It will blow your mind):🧵 Image
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Meet Lü Zijian (1893-2012).

For 27 years, Chinese authorities tried to break this man in labor camps.
Instead, he emerged stronger than ever.

At 118, he could still unleash lightning-fast martial arts combinations that left witnesses speechless.

How did he do it? Image
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May 21 15 tweets 4 min read
Box Breathing is the most powerful yet ignored bio hack on Earth.

It fixes chronic fatigue, anxiety, & weak immunity.

It's so effective Navy SEALs and NBA Stars use it daily.

I’ve tested this myself, and it does wonders.

Here’s how to perform Box Breathing the right way:🧵 Image Every day, you take 22,000+ breaths without thinking.

Most people breathe incorrectly – shallow, rapid chest breathing that keeps your body in constant fight-or-flight mode.

This single habit might be sabotaging your health more than anything else.
May 19 18 tweets 5 min read
This is Russell Barkley.

The world's leading ADHD authority.

He spent 50+ years researching what really causes ADHD and helped millions manage their ADHD and live their life.

Here are his top 6 strategies everyone with ADHD should know (& how to use it to your advantage): 🧵 Image
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Most people think ADHD is about not paying attention.

Barkley discovered something shocking: ADHD isn't an attention disorder at all.

It's a developmental delay in self-regulation—essentially a "time blindness" that affects all aspects of life.

This changes everything about how we should approach it.
May 17 15 tweets 5 min read
In 2015, Under Armour was the fastest-growing sportswear brand. worth $19 Billion.

They signed a deal with Steph Curry, Tom Brady & Michael Phelps.

They even dethroned Adidas.

But then they made ONE fatal decision that turned into a $16 BILLION loss.

Here's the full story: 🧵 Image In 1996, Kevin Plank started Under Armour with just $40,000 in credit card debt.

His only product? A sweat-wicking shirt for football players.

By 2013, they'd dethroned Adidas as America's #2 sportswear brand.

But then everything changed. Image
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May 13 19 tweets 7 min read
In 2019, WeWork was the world’s most powerful startup, worth $47 Billion.

By 2023, they were completely bankrupt…

Not because of COVID or competition - but because they made ONE fatal decision…

Here’s the biggest business mistake in history (& how to avoid it): 🧵 Image In 2010, Adam Neumann opened his first WeWork space in New York.

Half a floor in a small building with a handful of desks.

Within 9 years, he'd built a $47 billion empire spanning 100+ cities with 12,000 employees.

But beneath the surface, something was terribly wrong.
May 9 13 tweets 4 min read
Andrew Huberman just had the world's top ADHD doctor on his podcast.

He revealed mind-blowing facts about ADHD that 99% of people wouldn't know.

Be prepared to have your mind blown...

Here are my top 8 takeaways: 🧵 Image 1/ ADHD isn't just about focus—it affects life expectancy

Having ADHD reduces your life expectancy by around 10 years—the same reduction as diabetes or major depression.

The main causes? Accidents and suicide, both linked to impulsivity.

But that's just the beginning...
May 7 18 tweets 7 min read
I couldn’t believe this.

In 2007, David Beckham made the craziest business bet:

He left Real Madrid to join MLS for $6.5M/year.

Everyone thought he was insane.

But what he did next would change business & sports forever… Here’s the incredible story: 🧵 Image
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At 31, Beckham shocked the soccer world by leaving elite European football for America's struggling MLS.

The press called it "career suicide."
Madrid fans labeled him a sellout.
Even his teammates questioned his sanity.

But behind closed doors, something else was happening... Image
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