10 Ways to spot a Manipulator before it’s too late…
(And how to deal with them) 1. Their problems are important, yours are not.
Every story you tell, they have something better.
Every problem you have, they have something worse.
Oct 4, 2024 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
37 Powerful Signs of a Confident Man: 1. Thinks Abundantly 2. Gives Generously 3. Projects Power 4. Possesses Presence 5. Conveys Warmth
Oct 4, 2024 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
25 BIGGEST REGRETS IN OLD AGE: 1. Not doing more for others
2. Not being your authentic self
3. Ignoring your happiness
4. Letting the passion die
5. Ignoring your instincts
Sep 26, 2024 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
10 things a father must say to his daughter: 1. “I love you”
A father’s love is unconditional.
Love gives security, connection, and leads to healthy relationships.
Remind her every day how much you love her (no matter what).
Sep 16, 2024 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
Cheat Codes I Know At 43 That I Wish I Knew At 23:
1. When someone is walking in your path look at their shoulder closest to you. 9 times out of 10 they will move out of the way. 2. Delay coffee 1-2 hours upon waking. This lets cortisol clear out adenosine, which can lead to sustained energy into the afternoon.
Sep 13, 2024 • 20 tweets • 6 min read
I'm 38.
When I was young I thought capitalism was evil, greed was bad & equality was real.
Then I discovered Milton Friedman, and he changed my life forever.
12 lessons from America's most controversial & influential economist ever known:
"A society that puts equality before freedom will get neither.
A society that puts freedom before equality will get a high degree of both."
• Equality can be harmful. Who gets to decide what is equal?
• Always choose freedom. Let incentives drive what is fair.
Sep 11, 2024 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
How the Navy Seal fall asleep within 2 minutes.
• No pills.
• No cold shower.
• No bluelight blocking glasses.
The 4-7-8 Method (backed by science):
The 4-7-8 breathing method is a powerful relaxation technique designed by Dr. Andrew Weil.
There has been references to Navy Seals soldiers using this while under stress.
It's free, simple, can be done anywhere, and helps you fall asleep.
Here's how it works:
Sep 10, 2024 • 20 tweets • 6 min read
Most people are unhappy.
So, I've spent 20 hours watching Bill Murray interviews over 3 months.
What I found?
Bill Murray's Happiness Formula:
Forget trying to be famous
"Try being rich first. See if that doesn’t cover most of it.”
• Fame = No Privacy
• Being popular means haters
• Being in the spotlight drains energy
Get wealthy then disappear forever = Happiness
Sep 9, 2024 • 20 tweets • 5 min read
I'm 38.
When I was young I worshipped politics, went woke (broke) & believed in the myth of equality.
Then I discovered Thomas Sowell, and he changed my life forever.
12 lessons from America's most controversial & unknown philosopher:
Thomas Sowell is a 93 year old badass.
• Studied at Harvard
• Political commentator
• Written for 150 newspapers
• Declined the role of Federal Trade Commissioner
He says F U to politicians and the system. His views are radical. Some good, some bad
But he'll make you think
Sep 8, 2024 • 16 tweets • 5 min read
14 Rules for MEN:
1. Never go back to the woman who cheated.
She showed you exactly who she is.
You’re not a backup plan, and you’re not an option.
You’re the king of your life.
Respect yourself enough to walk away and never look back.
Sep 6, 2024 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
I became a millionaire at age 34.
I could have become a millionaire by age 24 if I had installed these 8 habits sooner. 1. There are levels to the world of work
Level 1 = Job
Level 2 = freelancing, consulting, or one-person businesses
Level 3 = starting a business
Level 4 = running a business with large numbers of employees
Get off level 1 amateur hour.
Action: build a side business.
Sep 5, 2024 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
Your brain is a hardware.
Every day the battery goes to 0
If you don't charge it, the software becomes useless.
Give me 2 minutes and I'll show you how to gain a super brain in 8 steps: 1. Meditation
↳ Sit down
↳ Close your eyes
↳ Breathe in and out
↳ Focus on your breath
↳ Thoughts will come, let them pass
↳ Keep your focus on your breath
Meditation reduces stress, increases focus, and boosts creativity.
Aug 31, 2024 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
Free will is a lie.
Peter Thiel discovered a psychological hack that explains:
• Why nations go to war
• Why you want that new iPhone
(And he made $5 billion using this)
Here's the truth about what is controlling your life:
Peter Thiel isn't just a tech billionaire.
He's a "meme god" who's been shaping culture and innovation for decades.
At Stanford, he discovered a mind-bending theory that explains why you want that new iPhone... and why nations go to war.
Here it is:
Aug 30, 2024 • 16 tweets • 5 min read
This woman discovered the secret to immortality.
Until now, the oldest person to ever live died at 122.
But this Nobel-Prize-winning research shows that's just the beginning.
Here's the science-backed blueprint to stay young forever:
For decades, aging has been a mysterious science.
Everyone has their theories on what causes aging & what doesn't.
But Dr. Blackburn might have the answers. Her work on aging earned her the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine.
What exactly did she find?
Aug 26, 2024 • 11 tweets • 6 min read
"Jack Ma" was rejected by Harvard 10 times and failed 30 company interviews. He even applied a job at KFC with 29 others, and all of them were selected except him.
Finally, he created Alibaba and became the richest man in China with a $38 billion fortune.
Here is his Life's crazy inspirational story proving 'Persistence always Pays'1. He learned English as a child but not from School.
- Jack Ma grew up in a modest family. His parents were traditional Chinese storytellers. He was academically poor but fascinated by English.
- So, he stared listening to radio broadcasts and offered free tours to foreigners at the Hangzhou Hotel in exchange for English lessons. He would travel 40 minutes to reach tourist's hotel to give tours and learn english.
- One of the foreigners he met gave him the nickname Jack which he is still using.
Aug 25, 2024 • 12 tweets • 7 min read
Queen Elizabeth ruled Britain for more than 70 years, becoming the longest-serving monarch in British history due to her diplomatic skills.
Her life was full of scandals, from secret affairs & meetings with spies to internal family drama till her death at 97.
Let's uncover unknown facts of her life tales that make her reign one of the most debated in history.1. She never went to school but had various talents.
- Like many royals of her time and before, Elizabeth never went to a public school and was never exposed to other students. Instead, she was educated at home with Margaret, her younger sister.
- Her schooling included learning to ride, swim, dance and the study of fine art and music. She was taught by her father, along with a senior teacher at Eton College, several French and Belgian governesses who taught her French, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, who taught her religion.
Aug 23, 2024 • 11 tweets • 6 min read
"John D. Rockefeller" became the world's first billionaire and was known as the Oil Tycoon for controlling 90% of Oil through his Standard Oil Company.
He used ruthless and aggressive business tactics to eliminate any rivals which led to the collapse of his empire.
Let's know more of his past life and how he created such a powerful empire.1. He started with doing odd jobs for 50 cents a day.
- John did many odd jobs like selling vegetables and turkeys, However, his first full-time job was working as a bookkeeper for a coal and grain company.
- He gained skills like the ability to negotiate shipping prices even though they were fixed before that helped him later in his career.
- He worked as an apprentice, for a period of three years, the last of which saw him compensated at the rate of $58 per month.
Aug 22, 2024 • 16 tweets • 6 min read
If you've ever wondered why you can never get an ice cream from McDonald's, there’s a dark truth you need to know...
The machines are broken BY DESIGN.
Here is the real reason why you can’t have your McFlurry:
(A thread about corporate greed & deception)
Why are McDonald's ice cream machines always broken?
It's a widespread issue, so much so that in 2021, Rashik created to track it in real-time.
Let's dive into this cold, creamy mystery: McBroken.com
Aug 21, 2024 • 16 tweets • 7 min read
This is Mansa Musa.
Even when adjusted for inflation, he is still billions richer than Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates combined.
Yet most have never heard of him.
Here's the forgotten story of the richest person in human history (that you should know):
Historians estimate Mansa Musa's fortune at around $400 billion in today's dollars.
That's more than the GDPs of countries like Norway and Ireland combined.
With near-limitless wealth, he could do anything he desired at any time.