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Nov 29 13 tweets 2 min read
Your brain is a supercomputer

And meditation makes it more powerful

Here's 9 things that happen to your brain when you meditate: (Scientifically proven) Image 1) Decreases activity in the DMN (default mode network)

DMN is responsible for:

- Mind-wandering
- Self-referential thoughts
- Worrying

Benefits of Decreased activity in the:

- Increased stability of attention
- Less self-referential thinking
- Increased cognitive flexibility
Nov 22 14 tweets 3 min read
Sam Altman is back as CEO of OpenAI.

And things are about to get really interesting.

Here's why: Image After being ousted from the position earlier on Friday because of disagreements with the company's board, he has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI following a groundswell of support from investors and employees.
Nov 20 12 tweets 2 min read
People with checklists complete their work 40% faster

But 99% of them are making their checklists wrong.

Here's how to do it right: (Using psychology) Image 1. Do a brain dump.

Write down all tasks in your head.

All projects, goals, and to-dos.

This releases cognitive load.
Nov 7 13 tweets 3 min read
Sam Altman's GPT-4 Turbo has been unveiled.

This will revolutionize the way programmers work.

Here are 7 incredible new features: Image Altman builds a custom GPT in under 4 minutes:

Nov 2 12 tweets 2 min read
Charlie Munger's famous aphorism:

"The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say 'no' to almost everything."

Charlie Munger's 8 thought-provoking ideas on how to live a happier and richer life: Image 1. Invest in yourself.

Spend time and money learning new skills and expanding your knowledge.

Munger says, "I constantly see people rise in life who are not the smartest, sometimes not even the most diligent but they are learning machines."
Nov 1 14 tweets 2 min read
How To Be Happy Against All Odds:

(Naval Ravikant's 10-year formula to happiness) Image Naval Ravikant's formula for happiness is a simple one: happiness = health + wealth + good relationships.

But how did he come up with this formula?

It started in his early twenties when he was struggling to find it...
Oct 30 16 tweets 3 min read
How David Goggins hacked his brain into doing hard things:

(Formula below) Image Born in Buffalo, New York, to a poor family.

David was overweight, bullied, and lost as a child when his parents got divorced.

At 18, he joined the Navy SEALs, one of the most elite military units in the world.
Oct 28 12 tweets 3 min read
How Elon Musk learns faster than everyone on Earth: Image The genius behind:

- Tesla
- PayPal
- SpaceX
- SolarCity
- Neuralink
- And The Boring Company

Has one framework for learning:

First-principle thinking = breaking down complicated problems into fundamental truths and building up from there.
Oct 25 14 tweets 4 min read
Your Gut Feeling is Real

Here's why: Image Since the 16th century, a Flemish physician named Andreas Vesalius speculated a gut-brain connection in 1514-1564.

He wrote in his book De humani corporis fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body) that the stomach was "connected to the brain by nerves." Image
Oct 20 14 tweets 6 min read
Remote jobs are here to stay

Here's the Top 10 list of ways to replace your 9-5 & find freedom whilst getting paid: Image

Explore over 130k remote and local jobs at the world's most innovative startups, ranging from seed stage to post-IPO.

Job types:

• Software Engineer
• Product Manager
• Product Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Financial Analyst wellfound.com
Oct 2 11 tweets 2 min read
How To Network On Twitter:

(The real way) Image 1. Be authentic

Don't be a copycat. Don't be someone you're not.

The best way to build a brand on Twitter is to allow your true colours to shine.

Don’t try so hard to be “liked”.
Just be yourself.
Sep 30 12 tweets 3 min read
Elon Musk's extraordinary success lies in his ordinary habits.

Give me 2 minutes, and I'll show you how you can use them: Image Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, wasn't born with a 200+ IQ or mad talent.

His whole success philosophy is traced back to his work habits and the habits to implement them.

Some of his tips might be obvious, but there are some real gems in here worth checking out:
Sep 21 13 tweets 2 min read
Your brain is the most amazing supercomputer in existence.

And science has found how to make it more powerful: meditation.

Here are 9 things that happen to your brain when you meditate, (Scientifically proven): Image 1) Decreases activity in the DMN (default mode network)

DMN is responsible for:

- Mind-wandering
- Self-referential thoughts
- Worrying

Benefits of Decreased activity in the:

- Increased stability of attention
- Less self-referential thinking
- Increased cognitive flexibility
Aug 21 18 tweets 3 min read
Every successful startup follows a blueprint.

I reverse-engineered the process.

Here's a step-by-step guide to launching your Startup: Image 1. Idea

Start with this question, "What is my unfair advantage?"

Your unfair advantage could be:

- Connections
- Knowledge
- Personal experience
- A product idea
Aug 16 10 tweets 2 min read
I used to panic about huge tasks.

Now I don't.

Give me 2 minutes, and I'll show you how to break through mental barriers using the S.M.A.R.T System:

S. Specific
M. Measurable
A. Achievable
R. Relevant
T. Time-bound Image Specific:

Instead of a vague goal, like "start a business," set a specific target, such as "launch an e-commerce store selling handmade crafts in 3 months.

• Use systemize steps
• Define clear objectives
• Use precise language to eliminate confusion
Aug 15 14 tweets 2 min read
10 Habits That Destroy You Daily: Image 1. Gossiping:

A habit that never pays you.

Avoid people that gossip and avoid gossiping at all costs.
Aug 14 14 tweets 3 min read
Do Multivitamins Improve Your Brain Power?

Skeptics say no.

Finally, science is proving the answer is yes.

Here's what the latest gold-standard clinical trials say: Image As we age, our brains lose some of their sparkle.

Memory gets fuzzy, focus wavers, and making decisions becomes a tad trickier.

If you're wondering about keeping your brain sharp, you might have thought about multivitamins.
Aug 10 14 tweets 3 min read
10 Harsh Everyone Ignores

(But you shouldn't) Image 1. You cannot change the past; you can only change the present.

Be grateful for what happened, be present enough to realize it's over.

Focus on the now.

(bonus points - read 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle)
Aug 9 20 tweets 5 min read
I made close to $500 just by tweeting

Here's how you can too: Image Elon Musk has done a lot with Twitter, but none has captured the interest of its users like the recent payout.

Now, everyone's interested in how to make money on X.
Aug 5 23 tweets 2 min read
20 Ways To De-Stress Your Life: Image 1. Breathe deep for a minute and focus on your breath.
Aug 3 18 tweets 4 min read
I'm 37.

If you're still in your 20s, read this: Image 1. Create a morning routine & make it a daily habit.

Mine:
1. Wake up, practice gratitude.
2. Take my supplements and probiotics with a pint of water.
3. Get sunlight/daylight on my face
4. Go for a walk/listen to something

I've become a dad & still manage this - you can too.