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co-founder & ceo @joinknack | venture partner @ deep acre | startups, productivity, wellness | immigrant american @forbesunder30
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Dec 26 16 tweets 5 min read
Your entire immune system depends on ONE organ.

It's not your heart, brain, or lungs.

It's a far more neglected one that purifies toxins, keeps your blood clean, and protects you from ilness.

Here's what it is (and why ignoring it can be your biggest mistake): Image Most people think of the liver as just a filter.

But it's actually your body's most sophisticated chemical processing plant.

It holds 13% of your total blood supply at any moment.

And what it does with that blood determines how how you feel & function.

Let me explain: Image
Dec 23 16 tweets 5 min read
This is Dr. Rangan Chatterjee.

He spent 20+ years studying how modern lifestyle affects health.

His discovery? Most chronic diseases are caused by daily actions––not genetics.

7 habits you need to fix before they lead to long-term damage: Image Dr. Chatterjee is a GP who's spent decades helping patients reverse chronic illnesses.

He discovered that genetics aren't the main determinant of disease.

These 4 factors play a crucial role:

• Physical inactivity
• Sleep deprivation
• Chronic stress
• Poor diet
Dec 16 13 tweets 4 min read
Coffee doesn’t give you energy.

It just tricks your brain into ignoring how tired you really are.

Research shows it blocks adenosine (the chemical that signals fatigue)––leaving you even more exhausted.

Here’s what actually keeps you energized (backed by research): 🧵 Image The average American morning routine:

It's 7am. You stumble to the kitchen, desperate for that morning coffee.

You press the coffee machine button, watch it drip, take that first sip.

That surge of alertness feels magical.

But there's a dark side to this daily dance...
Dec 9 16 tweets 4 min read
The biggest productivity killers aren't:

Distractions. Procrastination. Burnout.

This ONE hidden habit is the worst—and it fuels all three.

Here's what it is (and how to fix it): Image We've all been there:

• Endless to-do lists
• Multiple browser tabs open
• Calendar packed with meetings

Your brain jumping between tasks like a pinball machine.

But here's what most people miss about productivity:
Dec 2 14 tweets 4 min read
Everyone’s obsessed with getting 8 hours of sleep.

But Nikola Tesla ran on just 2 hours/night––and became one of the greatest inventors of all time using this routine.

Now, research finally shows why it worked (and why you should never try it): 🧵 Image Tesla wasn't just any inventor.

He gave us AC electricity, radio technology, and wireless power.

His mind was so sharp, he could visualize entire machines in 3D and test them mentally before building them.

But his genius came at a cost...
Nov 21 13 tweets 4 min read
Your brain has 4 blind spots when making decisions.

A simple tool by Stanford researchers exposes them all.

Here's the framework that Fortune 500 CEOs swear by: Image
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As humans, we rely on assumptions and trust our gut too much.

This can make us miss obvious dangers or opportunities.

For this reason, some companies use a powerful framework to eliminate these blind spots.

Here's how to apply this to improve your decision-making:
Nov 18 12 tweets 4 min read
Most CEO moms have to choose:

Family life OR career.

But this woman did quite the opposite.

She turned motherhood into a $28.5 billion revenue growth for PepsiCo.

The 5 changes that transformed corporate culture forever: Image Meet Indra Nooyi:

The first woman of color & immigrant to lead a Fortune 50 company.

She was PepsiCo's CEO for 12 years, and while others preached productivity hacks, she had a totally different approach to work-life balance...
Nov 11 12 tweets 4 min read
Everyone thinks working longer hours makes you more productive.

But research proves the opposite.

Here's what your brain actually needs to perform at its best (backed by neuroscience): 🧵 Image In the 1980s, Francesco Cirillo discovered something powerful:

Working in 25-minute intervals––followed by short breaks––improved his productivity.

He called it the 'Pomodoro Technique' after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer.

Decades later, science proved he was right:
Oct 31 15 tweets 4 min read
Mark Zuckerberg wore the same t-shirt for 10 years.

Some people called it a branding move, others thought he was just weird.

But his "boring" habit is now used by the world's most successful people.

Here's the science behind why it works (and how you can copy it): Image Every decision you make depletes your mental energy.

Whether it's what to eat, wear, or which email to answer first––they all drain your willpower.

Research shows you make around 35,000 decisions each day.

By evening, your decision quality drops by 70%.
Here's the science:
Oct 28 13 tweets 4 min read
Everyone thinks the cure for burnout is working less.

But this is a lie.

Here’s what your brain really needs to recharge (science-backed): 🧵 Image Here's what most people get wrong about burnout:

They think it's about being overworked.

So they reduce their workload, practice "self-care", try meditation, and take vacations...

But, the burnout often comes right back.
Let me explain:
Oct 22 11 tweets 4 min read
This man trusted Mark Zuckerberg when nobody else did.

He invested $500,000 into Facebook and it became $1 BILLION.

Now, he's betting it all on a new trend that could kill humanity.

Here’s how Peter Theil spots opportunities before everybody else: Image Peter Thiel isn't your average billionaire.

His investments reshape the world:

• Co-founded PayPal
• First Facebook investor in 2004
• Early investor in Airbnb and Spotify

And his most intriguing bet is happening right now...
Oct 17 12 tweets 4 min read
Look at these guys.

One makes 100 decisions a day. The other one makes 3 decisions a year.

2 billionaires.

1 eye-opening truth about productivity.

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Elon Musk is a workaholic:

• Works 120 hours/week
• Sleeps at the Tesla factory
• Runs 5 companies simultaneously

This 'work-like-hell' method makes him worth $250+ billion.

But here's another way to become successful...
Oct 14 12 tweets 4 min read
Unpopular opinion:

Your 100 LinkedIn connections you barely know are more valuable than your 5 closest friends.

Here's why 🧵⬇️ Image The Theory Of "Weak Ties"

Mark Granovetter (Stanford professor) first introduced this concept in 1973.

The idea is that casual relationships are more valuable in providing opportunities than close connections.

The benefits might surprise you:
Oct 3 12 tweets 4 min read
I'm 31

I am obsessed with personal growth.

So I spent 100+ hours studying Naval Ravikant's formula for wealth & happiness.

Here's his blueprint for a successful life (start using it today): 🧵 Image Naval Ravikant:

Serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and "modern philosopher".

He started AngelList in 2010 – a fundraiser linking startups to investors.

The company is now worth $4+ billion.

His secret? A different way of thinking about success: Image
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Sep 30 12 tweets 5 min read
Elon Musk swears by this philosophy.

Ryan Holiday made millions teaching it.

8 ancient principles of Stoicism to improve your daily life:

(A guide to bulletproof mental strength) 🧵
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Ryan Holiday:

The man who teaches stoicism to Silicon Valley.

• Dropped out of college at 19
• Became the youngest marketing director at American Apparel
• Now sells bestseller books on Stoic ideas – sold over 4 million copies

Here's a collection of his best principles:
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Sep 24 15 tweets 4 min read
The most powerful productivity hack isn't what you think.

It's not motivation, habit-building, or time management.

It's a science-backed psychological trick that can 2X performance in less than 5 minutes.

The Pygmalion Effect (and how you can harness it to your advantage) 🧵
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Inspired by the Greek myth of Pygmalion,

It reveals a powerful truth:

Expectations become reality.

Just as a sculptor brought his statue to life, our beliefs can change behavior.

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Sep 19 15 tweets 4 min read
Unconventional advice:

If you want to succeed as an entrepreneur, get a corporate job.

1 in 2 billionaire founders worked for someone else for 6+ years before making it.

Here's why your 9-to-5 is a blessing: Image
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Industry-Specific Experience

Startups with founders who've worked in the same industry grow 21% faster early on.

Why? They know what works and what doesn't, allowing them to build a product that can beat competition.

But you also don't want TOO much experience...
Sep 16 12 tweets 4 min read
I just read about a concept I can't stop thinking about...

The Spillover Effect.

A 2-year study found it will either make or break your career.

Here's how to use this hidden force to skyrocket your performance: Image A study by Kellogg School found that sitting near a high performer boosts your work by 15%.

They tried this on 2,000+ workers from 11 companies over 2 years.

The result? A tech firm made $1,000,000 in extra profits.

Here's how it works:
Sep 12 13 tweets 4 min read
Silicon Valley would collapse without immigrant founders.

They've built 55% of billion-dollar startups in the US.

Including SpaceX, Stripe, and Zoom.

Here are 5 of their unique advantages (that you might have too): Image Immigrants aren't a cost. They're our competitive edge in innovation.

Why we should embrace them:

• 64% of unicorns are by immigrants
• 57% of the top 35 founders are immigrants
• 55% of US billion-dollar startups are immigrant-founded

Here are the 5 traits that drive this:
Sep 9 15 tweets 4 min read
Look at these guys.

One built the richest company on earth. One is the richest person ever.

But they have one thing in common that has nothing to do with money.

(I can't believe no one has recognized the danger yet) 🧵
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They BECAME Their Companies

Aligning yourself with your business is honorable but dangerous.

Many founders allow their wins and losses to affect their identity.

And guess what? The longer you work on something, the harder it gets.

But there are ways to fight this: