At 9 months old, he got pneumonia and was left to die.

His adoptive father told him he was "good for nothing."

Today, he just announced a $500 Billion AI moonshot.

Here's how a rejected kid became the architect of America's AI future: ⤵️ Born to an unmarried 19-year-old in NYC, Larry Ellison was adopted by his aunt in Chicago.

Growing up on the South Side, he learned on crucial lesson:

"I had all the disadvantages necessary for success."

But his real education? Questioning everything.

From $53M in debt to selling 250,000 sneakers in ONE hour:

He got the last laugh by refusing Nike's insane deal.

Instead, he made the "Lamborghini of shoes" into a billion-dollar empire.

Here's the genius marketing story behind Yeezy's lore: 🧵 Before Yeezy, most celebrity merch was just logos slapped on existing designs.

Kanye West demanded something different.

Complete creative control, his own factory, and a dedicated team of former Nike designers.

But here's where it gets interesting...

The world's most powerful family just made their boldest move ever.

They spent $3.8 BILLION to vanish from the public eye.

Not out of fear or safety concerns. But for something much bigger...

Here's the real reason a $15 TRILLION family went private: 🧵 For 200 years, one family shaped global finance from the shadows.

They financed wars, funded industrial revolutions, and built Europe's first international banking network.

But in 2023, one family saw something coming that changed everything...

“Not taking things personally is a superpower.” - James Clear

'New Year, New You' requires tough change.

Want to become the best version of yourself in 2025?

Here are 5 mental models to develop thick skin ⤵️

1. The Spotlight Effect... We think everyone notices our mistakes, flaws, and awkward moments.

Research by Gilovich's research at Cornell proves they don't.

Why? They're too busy worrying about their own!

But here's what's fascinating:

The US military spent $3 BILLION building the world's largest telescope...

Then buried it one mile under Antarctic ice.

Now a former contractor claims it's NOT a telescope at all... It's FAR more dangerous.

Here's the wild truth behind Antarctica's biggest mystery: 🧵
First, this is real:

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is a massive 1km³ detector built deep under the Antarctic ice:
• 5,160 sensors buried in ice
• Cost over $3B to build
• Required drilling 86 holes 1.5 miles deep

But why build something this massive in Antarctica?

You see these guys?

The future of your money is in their hands.

And it all hinges on a closed-door meeting at Trump Tower...

Here's what's next in the global finance shake-up: 🧵 Crypto used to be a joke—even called a scam.

Now, countries lever their financial future on it.

The meeting between Trump and Coinbase CEO @brian_armstrong marks a pivotal moment.

Here's what's at stake ⤵️

In 2012, Facebook ran the most dangerous psychological experiment in history.

Without consent, they manipulated the emotions of 689,000 random users.

The results? So shocking, they tried to bury them.

Here's how they REALLY built a $1.5 Trillion empire:🧵
Imagine discovering that a company had been secretly manipulating your emotions without consent.

That's exactly what Facebook did to 689,000 people.

And the scariest part?

It worked perfectly.

These kids begged Yahoo to buy their website for $1 Million in 1998.

Yahoo's CEO called it "worthless."

Today, that little site is worth $2 TRILLION dollars.

Here's why they still send Yahoo a "Thank You" card every year: 🧵 Think about the biggest mistake you've ever made.
Now multiply that by a Trillion.

In 1998, two college students walked into Yahoo's headquarters with an idea that would change the internet forever.

Those kids? Larry Page and Sergey Brin – Founders of Google.

Yahoo's response?

He redefined 'Health' & 'Time' for hustlers

This guy was one of my heroes...

How he stole a few million from 5,000+ people completely changed that

The crazy story behind a New York Times 5x Best Seller's grift: 🧵 Tim Ferriss was a legend before crypto

Author of "The Four Hour Body" and many other NYT bestsellers

Self-experiments that captivated millions

A podcast that shaped the creator economy

But then something happened that shattered two decades of trust...

The FBI just raided this 26-year-old's apartment.

His crime? Building a website predicting Trump's win better than every poll in the world.

They tried to shut him down. Instead, they made him a legend.

Here's why it made him more unstoppable than ever:🧵 Meet Shayne Coplan, founder & CEO of @Polymarket

Yesterday, FBI agents stormed his home, seizing his phone and electronics

His crime? Building a website where people bet on future events

The raid might be a blessing in disguise for him

Here's why:

She turned the world's biggest "hookup app" into a $2 Billion giant.

Then her male co-founders forced her out.

Her response?

Build a $7 BILLION empire that puts women in charge.

4 lessons on successful revenge from the world's youngest female billionaire: First came the betrayal:

At 22, Whitney Wolfe Herd built Tinder from the ground up:

Created its name, ran the viral marketing strategy, and expanded it across college campuses nationwide.

She did everything right.

But others wanted her gone...

You've seen the election headlines...

But behind the scenes, 8 Billionaires are quietly funneling $3.4 billion to control 2024 and beyond.

And their influence runs much deeper than money.

Here’s how 8 people are shaping votes long before you enter the booth: Your vote might feel powerful.

But while you're in the voting booth next Tuesday...

One of these people spent enough money on the election to:
• Feed every hungry child in America
• Fund 140,000 college scholarships
• Build 7,000 homes

Crazy. And that's just the warm-up:

Recognize this man?

• Hated by Americans
• Branded a terrorist by the media

Yet his psychological methods are studied by leaders worldwide.

Here's why even Putin's enemies call him the greatest strategic mind of the 21st century: At 15, he walked straight into the local KGB office asking for a job.

They turned him away, saying he needed higher education first.

So what did young Putin do?
He got a law degree from one of Russia's top universities and reapplied.

This time? A different story...

Everyone worships Andrew Huberman.

But Stanford's most brilliant professor isn't a neuroscientist.

He's worth $15 BILLION and still drives a 2012 minivan.

10 mind-blowing lessons from tech's most humble billionaire: 🧵
Stanford Professor David Cheriton is a tech titan, hidden in plain sight.

He won the SIGCOMM award for lifetime contribution to telecommunications networks and is worth a whopping $15B.

Here’s how he did it:

This man's legacy is mind-warping.

He invented the 99% of the future.

Then, the FBI seized his work. What are they hiding?

Here's the untold tale of a genius erased from history:

(and his most absurd inventions) 🧵 Nikola Tesla didn't just dream. He built.

- Wireless power? Check.
- Remote control? Done.
- Radio? You bet.

But history books barely mention him. Why?

Because his ideas were too dangerous for the powerful. They threatened to upend the status quo.

Nobody understands this guy.

You've seen 100+ threads about him—but everyone's missing the truth:

Tesla, SpaceX, and 𝕏 aren't just businesses.

They're Elon's 100-year plan for humanity's survival 🧵:
Forget everything you think you know about Elon Musk.

Musk is the singular visionary of our time, laser-focused on one goal:

Ensuring the long-term survival and evolution of humanity.

Every venture, every innovation, serves this greater purpose.

Mark my words:

This guy will be the richest man in the world by 2029

While Bitcoin's a big part, it's not Michael Saylor's whole story

10 secrets from his shockingly simple money-making formula: 1. Embrace volatility, don't fear it

Saylor's seen Bitcoin drop 50% in a day

But he knows: volatility is the price of admission for astronomical gains

Most can't stomach it. That's why they stay poor

Recycling is a lie.

You're not saving the planet.

You're funding a $100 BILLION industry built on deception.

Here's why 99% of your "recycled" plastic ends up in landfills:
The recycling symbol on your plastic bottle?

It's a gimmick.

And that warm fuzzy feeling you get tossing it in the blue bin?

All based on a scam—and hiding in plain sight.

Look at these guys.

One spends $2,000,000 a year trying to live to 200.

The other spends nothing and still looks 20 at 58.

His secret will make you rethink everything about aging: 🧵
You might’ve heard of Bryan Johnson:

47-year-old Millionaire and biohacker on a mission to reverse his age at any cost.

But here’s Chuando Tan, the 58-year-old model, beating him to the punch without spending a dime.

Let’s dive into their radically different approaches:

This man will end your suffering.

He abandoned his family, fled his kingdom, and rejected all Gods—for you.

2500 years later, his teachings are more important than ever.

8 thought-provoking lessons from Buddha that will change your life: "We are what we think. With our thoughts, we make the world."

Siddhartha Gautama (later known as Buddha) was an ancient Indian pampered prince born into luxury in 563 BCE.

But at 29, his worldview completely shifted because of one life-changing moment:

These twins filed history’s most infamous lawsuit

(And won a TRILLION dollar gem)

Today, 300+ Million people use their platform.

Here’s how Cameron and Tyler created one of the most trusted crypto exchanges in the world: A little background before we dive all the way in:

The Winklevoss twins are well known for suing Zuck over Facebook

They won the lawsuit, pocketing $20M cash and $45M stock

Here's why this is important though: