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Aug 19 16 tweets 6 min read
This will make no sense.

Japanese people almost never get sick & live 100+ years, though they are:

- Rarely exercising
- Regular Drinking & smoking
- Taking tons of carbs

But when Americans do the same, they get obese & burn out.

Here's the hidden Japanese truth: 🧵 Image
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The differences in health are remarkable.

Japan:

• Have a life expectancy ~8 years more than the US
• Spend around half as much on healthcare
• Are around 10x less obese

It's astounding.

But on the surface, they don't seem that healthy...

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Aug 18 11 tweets 4 min read
Wealthy people never stay at one place.

- They register a business in Dubai.
- Hold a passport from St. Lucia.
- Buy a home in Thailand.
- Keep their money in Switzerland.
- Send their kids to school in London.

It’s not chaos. It’s a carefully designed system.

Here’s how..🧵 Image
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Business in Dubai

Why?

Because you keep more of what you earn legally.

0% personal income tax on salary, dividends, and capital gains

9% corporate tax only on profits over AED 375,000
Aug 17 14 tweets 5 min read
The world's wealthiest people are moving to Monaco.

Not because their average net worth is $2.1 Million or 0% taxes.

But because of a hidden wealth system creating more Billionaires than Wall Street.

Here's the REAL reason the ultra rich are fighting to get in: 🧵 Image
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The numbers are mind-blowing:

32% of Monaco's 39,000 residents are millionaires.

That's 1 in every 3 people you meet.

The average wealth per capita? $2.1 million.

But here's what everyone misses about Monaco's success: Image
Aug 16 17 tweets 5 min read
In 2017, MrBeast was stuck at just 29k subscribers:

• YouTube was too saturated
• He'd been grinding for 5 years
• Friends told him to quit and get a real job

Then he saw something & cracked the algorithm

In 12 months, he went to 1M+ subscribers.

Let's see how he did it🧵 Image
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When Jimmy started, YouTube felt impossible:

• Every niche seemed taken. Every idea seemed done.
• He'd been uploading since 2012 - gaming videos, commentary.
• 5 years of grinding. Barely 29K subscribers to show for it.

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Aug 14 14 tweets 4 min read
Most people copy Americans to get rich.

Here's where to look.

In Switzerland, every 1 in 7 adults is a millionaire , 5x more than the US.

I dug into how they actually build wealth.

Here are 7 Swiss money rules that quietly beat the hustle culture: 🧵 Image
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Switzerland has the world's largest percentage of millionaires.

AND they have 1 billionaire for every 80,000 people.

What's the Swiss secret – is it all about banking and neutrality?

To start answering this question, here's an interview with some locals: 📹
Aug 13 11 tweets 6 min read
Satoshi Nakamoto, the father of Bitcoin and a pioneer in crypto world who wrote “thirty-one thousand lines of code" for BTC.

Satoshi Nakamoto is the mythical name used by the creator or creators whose identity remains one of the greatest mysteries in the world.

Let's uncover some unusual facts and theories about the founder of Bitcoin.Image
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1. How it all started - origin of Bitcoin

- In October 2008, a message signed by Satoshi Nakamoto titled "Bitcoin P2P e-cash paper" announced the creation of the cryptocurrency.

- For the next two years, Satoshi remained active in the community, communicating with others in the development of the blockchain.

- Satoshi's last message on the Bitcoin forums was posted in December 2010, though unverified private messages from April 2011 have surfaced.
Aug 12 9 tweets 3 min read
8 decision-making razors everyone should know. 🧵

1. Hanlon's Razor :

"Never attribute to malice what can be explained by ignorance or incompetence."

Don't assume people are out to get you.

Most of the time, they're just distracted, misinformed, or overwhelmed. Image 2. Occam's Razor

The simplest explanation is usually the correct one.

If you have competing explanations for something, the one that uses the fewest assumptions should be used. Image
Aug 11 15 tweets 5 min read
Peter Thiel can predict startup success like no other.

He is PayPal co-founder, Facebook’s 1st investor and turned $500K into billions.

Before he writes a check, he asks 7 brutal questions.

Most founders fail the 1st one.

Let's see the 7 questions that determine success: 🧵 Image Most startups don’t fail because of bad ideas.

They fail because the founder can’t answer the right questions.

Peter Thiel knew this in 2004 before most of us had Facebook accounts.

So he built a mental framework to spot winners early.
Aug 4 10 tweets 5 min read
Andrew Huberman says:

"The brain is like a muscle. If you don't use it, you lose it."

A few years ago, I couldn’t focus for more than 2 minutes.

Now, I can work 12 hours straight without burning out.

Let's uncover Andrew's 7 principles for superhuman focus. 🧵 Image
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1. Preperation

It's difficult to just switch into full focus mode.

You need to prime your brain before it.

According to Huberman the BEST way to do so is by staring at one point intensively.

Do this for 30 seconds before you start your work sessions.

Instant focus boost.
Jul 28 15 tweets 5 min read
Fasting for 72 hours is the best medicine on Earth ever.

It triggers your body to "eat up" tumors, inflammation, and toxins on its own.

It literally creates a doctor within your body.

Here's how to fast in the right way (according to science):🧵 Image
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Most people think fasting is just about weight loss or giving your digestive system a break.

But the "magic" occurs at the cellular level through autophagy.

This is where your body literally begins to eat itself.

Let me explain:
Jul 27 16 tweets 6 min read
If your body is insulin resistant, it won’t burn fat, it’ll store it.

Most people obsess over dieting…

But fixing blood sugar habits is what actually triggers fat loss.

Here are 11 hacks to reset insulin and reignite fat burning🧵 Just 10 minutes can slash your glucose spike by 22%.

Why? Your muscles act like sponges, soaking up sugar before insulin has to.

3 short walks a day over 1 intense workout.
Jul 26 14 tweets 4 min read
Broke parents raise broke kids.
Rich parents raise future Leaders.

Here are 10 powerful lessons rich parents teach their kids but poor parents don’t: 🧵 Image 1. Understand Assets vs. Liabilities

• Assets = things that put money in your pocket
• Liabilities = things that take money out

Poor families often don’t teach this.

Wealthy families prioritize buying income-generating assets.

Every path to wealth starts with right assets.
Jul 22 14 tweets 5 min read
No matter how many hours you sleep or how many cups of coffee you drink, you're still exhausted 24/7.

It's called "Chronic Fatigue," and millions of Americans suffer from it.

Since your doctor won’t help you, here’s what causes chronic fatigue and how to fix it naturally 🧵 Image
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1. What is chronic fatigue?

It's a constant state of tiredness that doesn't improve with rest.

It affects your:

• Mood
• Focus
• Energy
• Immune system

Many people have it & don't even realize it.
Jul 18 18 tweets 5 min read
15 Timeless Lines of Wisdom About Life.

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Jul 6 16 tweets 6 min read
Everyone thought Bryan Johnson was insane...

When they heard he spends $2,000,000 a year to live to 200.

But the details of his protocol reveal 8 life-changing habits anyone can follow at home for free.

Here's his evidence-based longevity blueprint: Image
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In a recent video,
@bryan_johnson
said:

"I now have the best biomarkers of anybody in the world. I am the healthiest person on planet Earth."

His body temperature has dropped 5°F from metabolic improvements.

His sleep quality tops 99.9% of people measured.
Jul 3 11 tweets 4 min read
For The Next 6 Months Become Addicted to These

10 HABITS, And You Will Become a BEAST:

1. Wake Up Early Image When you wake up early, you're already ahead of most people.

To become a morning person:

• Ease into it
• Get AM natural light
• Wind down in the evenings
• Be consistent - even weekends
Jun 29 13 tweets 5 min read
The biggest improvement in my life came when I realized "Happiness" is just a product of your "Good Habits".

9 habits I used to unf*ck myself: 1. Say No by Default

Your time's precious: don't give it to people who don't deserve it.

Especially to Energy Vampires who drain your energy.

Conquer FOMO and put yourself first - my rule of thumb is if it's not a f*ck yes, it's a no.
Jun 17 11 tweets 4 min read
The healing method your Doctor will never prescribe:

Grounding.

It naturally heals health issues like:

• Poor Sleep
• Inflammation
• Chronic Pain

But how?

Here's what it is, how it works, & how you can start using it to heal 🧵 Image What is grounding?

Grounding (or "earthing") is the practice of reconnecting with the present moment using your senses or physical contact with the Earth.

It's been shown to:

• Lower cortisol
• Calm the nervous system
• Reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and chronic pain.
Jun 16 11 tweets 5 min read
Alcohol is not poison for your body.

If taken in moderation it can be a tonic.

It is good for heart, circulatory system and may even prevent Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's.

The key is to choose the right Drink and Amount. Image
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1. Red Wine - The Heart Healthy Option

- This is largely due to the presence of resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in the skins of red grapes.

- Resveratrol is believed to help reduce the risk of heart disease by increasing levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and protecting the blood vessels.

- Red wine is also rich in polyphenols, which have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve blood circulation.Image
Jun 14 9 tweets 4 min read
I talked to a friend who spent 4 years getting a pharmacy degree.

His #1 takeaway? They prioritize profit over health.

Here are 6 things they lie to us about (& the real truth they hide):

1. "Red meat & eggs clog arteries" Image
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Science now shows lean red meat & eggs barely impact cholesterol.

Quality protein sources demonized while processed carbs got a free pass.

The real culprits?

Processed foods, trans fats, and chronic inflammation.
Jun 11 21 tweets 7 min read
This man is known as the perfect spy ever in history.

During the Vietnam War, he gathered all top-secret Intel by manipulating the US Military, CIA, and even TIME Magazine.

Here's the forgotten story behind the Perfect Spy (and his masterclass in building trust): 🧵 Image
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In 1975, America's most trusted Vietnam journalist revealed a shocking truth:

For 30 years, he'd been working as Vietnam's top spy.

His intel helped defeat the world's greatest military power.

Here's how he pulled off the perfect deception... Image
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