China's DeepSeek just stunned Silicon Valley.
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
While OpenAI demanded BILLIONS in funding...
A Chinese startup built better AI for $6M in 2 months.
Nvidia stock is already down 12% today.
Here's how DeepSeek made a mockery of American AI (& why Silicon Valley's panicking)🧵 pic.twitter.com/j4zFuVY9z5
The engineers came from High-Flyer - an $8B hedge fund that used machine learning for trading.
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
They had already transitioned all their strategies to AI by 2021.
But they noticed something peculiar about how big tech was building AI.
The approach seemed fundamentally flawed... pic.twitter.com/LyDUcsJ8S2
While OpenAI was raising billions, these engineers took a different path:
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
They focused on efficiency over brute force.
The result? In November 2023, they released their first AI model - DeepSeek Coder.
And what happened next shocked the entire industry: pic.twitter.com/UCGV93Xqfl
Their model approached GPT-4's performance.
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
But here's the crazy part:
They trained DeepSeek-V3 in just 55 days, spending only $5.58M.
Compare this to the billions OpenAI spent. But Deepseek wasn't done yet... pic.twitter.com/W6UtqEALAD
While competitors were operating at a loss, Deepseek remained profitable.
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
How? Three innovative strategies:
• Efficient resource utilization
• Novel training techniques
• Focus on core research
But their most genius move was still to come... pic.twitter.com/bF8BmPhAFL
Unlike OpenAI who went from non-profit to for-profit...
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
Deepseek made everything open source.
Their first model, DeepSeek Coder, was released under an open-source license.
The impact was immediate: pic.twitter.com/y2BYuCMOLH
Researchers worldwide started building on Deepseek's work.
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
Innovation accelerated exponentially.
The AI community realized:
You don't need billions to build powerful AI.
You just need to be smarter about how you build it.
December 2024: Deepseek dropped V3.
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
• 671 billion parameters.
• 14.8 trillion tokens.
• Trained in 55 days.
Cost? A fraction of what competitors spent.
Performance? Off the charts. pic.twitter.com/qU83QP5Mly
January 2025: The final blow.
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
Deepseek R1 launched.
It used pure reinforcement learning - a completely novel approach.
The results were so impressive, an article in The Hill called it America's "Sputnik moment."
Here's what this means for the future: pic.twitter.com/kNBPOLGkvK
2. Open source is winning.
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
Deepseek proved you can build world-class AI while sharing your work.
This means faster innovation, more collaboration, and better outcomes for humanity.
The implications are staggering: pic.twitter.com/Tmma7qFNUY
The AI revolution taught us something crucial:
— Tim Carden (@timjcarden) January 27, 2025
Innovation isn't about resources.
It's about resourcefulness.
And there's one resource every founder has but few leverage properly: pic.twitter.com/QLOdgD9TM2
The greatest accident in startup history:
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
A gaming studio built a simple chat tool to solve their own problem.
8 years later, Salesforce bought it for $27.7 Billion.
Here's how a side project saved a failing company and changed work forever: pic.twitter.com/nzNGH0kM9d
To help their remote team communicate better, they built a simple chat tool.
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
Nothing fancy. Just basic features like channels and file sharing.
Little did they know this internal tool would become more valuable than any game they could create.
Here's where it gets interesting: pic.twitter.com/tekaJHbe8A
The tool was so effective that the team started using it for everything:
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
Project updates, sharing code, casual conversations, even coordinating lunch orders.
They realized something profound: This wasn't just a chat tool.
It was fundamentally changing how they worked together.… pic.twitter.com/VbMQnfZXuc
They called it Slack - "Searchable Log of All Communication and Knowledge."
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
The timing was perfect:
Remote work was rising. Email was becoming overwhelming. Teams needed better ways to collaborate.
But Slack's secret weapon wasn't just timing... pic.twitter.com/t6DquTdRGz
It was their deep understanding of human psychology:
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
They knew from their gaming background how to make products engaging and intuitive.
They applied these principles to workplace communication:
• Quick responses created instant feedback
• Emoji reactions made work feel fun…
Slack didn't just build a better chat tool.
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
They created a new way of working that felt natural and human.
Their gaming DNA showed up in unexpected ways:
The interface was playful. Error messages were witty. Everything felt alive.
This changed how people viewed enterprise…
Sometimes your side project is your main project.
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
Your "backup plan" might be your best plan.
The key is staying observant enough to spot these opportunities when they arise.
This brings us to the profound truth about innovation: pic.twitter.com/BYiF3dEAXJ
Your greatest contribution might not be what you're currently focused on.
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
It could be that small solution you built to solve your own challenge.
The key is having the courage to recognize when it's time to pivot.
But there's an even deeper lesson here: pic.twitter.com/zyqdYeEZlr
Taking risks isn't just about bold moves.
— samyr (@samyr_q) January 27, 2025
It's about being humble enough to admit when your original plan isn't working.
And being brave enough to bet on the unexpected opportunity in front of you.
The most valuable skill in the world:
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
Decision-making.
I studied how Naval and Elon Musk make decisions.
Here's how you make decisions like world-class entrepreneurs: pic.twitter.com/TMKiqUHUtX
First-Principles Thinking
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
Focus on the most fundamental truths.
Work your way up from there.
Question everything else. pic.twitter.com/8pqMUmYAhp
Spend more time on the big decisions.
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
• What you do
• Where you live
• Who you're with
If you get these right, you'll have a great life. pic.twitter.com/plCEGct18p
Ask the right questions.
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
Einstein once said:
"If I had 1h to solve a problem, I would spend 55min on what question to ask so I could solve the problem in 5min."
Asking the right questions matters most. pic.twitter.com/XstOTFL4da
80/20 Rule
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
80% of outputs come from 20% of inputs.
Identify the most important 20%.
Give this 100% of your time. pic.twitter.com/fIATCN7w4V
Prioritize Long-Term
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
When you're 50-50 on a decision, go with the hard one.
This is more likely to be the best decision long-term. pic.twitter.com/3znYxsQ5xd
Tame Your Mind
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
A clear mind leads to better decisions.
Better decisions lead to better outcomes. pic.twitter.com/1enrznsiM1
Deep Work
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
For creative tasks, you need to do Deep Work.
This is where you focus on 1 task for 90min minutes.
This helps you get more done and it speeds up skill development. pic.twitter.com/4WJN4BSSIf
The greatest leaders don't just solve problems.
— Youssef El Manssouri (@yoemsri) January 27, 2025
They build systems for solving problems.
Churchill's framework wasn't about winning one battle.
It was about building a repeatable process for making high-stakes decisions under pressure. pic.twitter.com/OglgitH42a
The greatest investor in history just issued his biggest warning yet:
— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) January 27, 2025
40% of Gen Z's wealth has been WIPED OUT in recent market crashes.
And he says it's because young investors are making this ONE mistake.
Here’s what Warren Buffett says this generation needs to do NOW: pic.twitter.com/o2hrDjFaBD
The biggest mistake? Confusing speculation with investment.
— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) January 27, 2025
Buffett defines speculation as "laying out money now to get more money back from what someone else will pay later."
And that's exactly what's happening on social media right now.
But there's a deeper psychological… pic.twitter.com/GZTOIQg3ja
Real investing, according to Buffett, means:
— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) January 27, 2025
"Laying out money now to get more money back in the future from what the asset itself will produce."
It's not about quick flips or following trends.
It's about becoming a business owner.
But here's what most people miss: pic.twitter.com/Y21yC7MyyW
Time in the market beats timing the market.
— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) January 27, 2025
Look at Buffett's track record:
Berkshire Hathaway's book value grew at 19.0% annually from 1965 to 2020.
That's compared to 10.2% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Here's his blueprint for the new generation: pic.twitter.com/wah4Ei7k1B
1. Start with index funds:
— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) January 27, 2025
• Low-cost S&P 500 funds
• Reinvest all dividends
• Automate your investments
Don't try to get fancy. Buffett's been saying this for years:
"The more you trade, the less you make." pic.twitter.com/IvtayfNKT4
2. Live below your means:
— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) January 27, 2025
Buffett still lives in the same house he bought in 1958 for $31,500.
He gets McDonald's breakfast with coupons.
Why? Because he knows:
The best investment is in yourself.
And that requires capital. pic.twitter.com/TtgwsyPgRA
3. Invest in your knowledge:
— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) January 27, 2025
Buffett spends 80% of his day reading.
Not watching stock prices. Not following trends.
Just learning about businesses. pic.twitter.com/pazPE0rJsr
The truth is:
— Gary Stone (@GaryStoneSWS) January 27, 2025
Building wealth isn't about getting rich quick.
It's about NOT getting poor slowly.
And that's what makes Buffett's approach timeless:
It's not about timing. It's about time.
Prioritize Understanding
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
You need to understand something to make the right decision.
Research first, decide second. pic.twitter.com/SMBHIBZ7U7
Energy Mapping
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
Map your energy levels.
Make your most important decisions when you're at your best. pic.twitter.com/H0ulu7nmOv
Prioritize Passion
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
Find work that feels like play.
Nobody can compete with you if you love what you do. pic.twitter.com/yLfMNGmQXA
Eisenhower Matrix
— Stijn Noorman (@stijnnoorman) January 27, 2025
Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize.
Focus on tasks that are urgent and important. pic.twitter.com/b6rSPam2Y9
When you think in probabilities, you start seeing opportunities others miss.
— aamir (@AamirNoorani) January 27, 2025
They predict AI-human creative collaborations will revolutionize the gaming industry.
This isn't about replacement - it's about transformation.
The key lesson? pic.twitter.com/PZzNV57mGv
2. Follow the Money, Not the Hype
— aamir (@AamirNoorani) January 27, 2025
The hosts consistently emphasize watching structural changes in markets.
They're predicting a potential banking crisis driven by government debt and regulatory changes.
This has completely changed how I evaluate opportunities.
Here's why this… pic.twitter.com/ngtxQ12BEW
Most entrepreneurs chase surface-level trends.
— aamir (@AamirNoorani) January 27, 2025
But the real opportunities lie in understanding how capital flows are shifting.
They predict stablecoin supply will double to $400 billion by 2025, with major shifts in market dominance.
Speaking of shifts, the third lesson is… pic.twitter.com/ScBpP9X5r5
3. Embrace Calculated Contrarianism
— aamir (@AamirNoorani) January 27, 2025
The best opportunities often lie in positions others think are crazy.
Their cryptocurrency predictions are bold: Bitcoin crossing $150,000 in early 2025.
They predict Ethereum will trade above $5,500, with staking rates exceeding 50%.
But… pic.twitter.com/Fv4CeLl8j5
Being contrarian isn't enough.
— aamir (@AamirNoorani) January 27, 2025
You need to be contrarian AND right.
This means doing deep research, understanding fundamentals, and having strong conviction in your thesis.
Which brings us to the fourth lesson:
4. Build for Regulatory Reality
— aamir (@AamirNoorani) January 27, 2025
The hosts consistently emphasize understanding regulatory frameworks.
They predict increased regulatory clarity for crypto will enable more experimentation between DeFi and traditional finance.
This changed how I approach innovation: pic.twitter.com/HpFN1SSKip
5. Stay Humble, Stay Learning
— aamir (@AamirNoorani) January 27, 2025
Despite their success, the hosts constantly update their views.
They predict everything from political shifts to corporate adoption of Layer 2 networks.
This intellectual honesty is rare in today's world.
And it's taught me something profound: pic.twitter.com/R7ePwHIOUv
Interesting https://t.co/RsKK2YjRl2
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2025
In 1974, Steve Jobs came to India in search for enlightenment.
— Alex Penunuri (@penunurialex) January 27, 2025
7 months later, he returned with a philosophy that would later build Apple into a $1 trillion empire.
Here’s the philosophy: 🧵 pic.twitter.com/dz9N7RYaV4
They literally did the meme https://t.co/8lyhInTn76 pic.twitter.com/zctJWbpdzW
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2025
The most disruptive product in 2025 won't be:
— Cody Alt (@CodyAlt) January 27, 2025
• AI
• Robots
This guy uncovered a $250B market and created something that sent the giants scrambling.
Here's the strategy Aaron Nosbisch used to generate $25M in 18 months: pic.twitter.com/6oaHWpFOZg
Instead of trying to create another "mocktail," he went deeper:
— Cody Alt (@CodyAlt) January 27, 2025
He collaborated with food scientists and sommeliers to deconstruct the flavor profiles of popular alcoholic beverages.
Then he did something completely unprecedented: pic.twitter.com/rSGd0EN4TF
He pioneered a proprietary distillation process that took six weeks.
— Cody Alt (@CodyAlt) January 27, 2025
Each botanical ingredient was individually distilled.
This created complex, layered flavors that mimicked traditional spirits.
But the real breakthrough was when:
He added two things:
— Cody Alt (@CodyAlt) January 27, 2025
1. Adaptogens: Herbs that help your body resist stress
And
2. Nootropics: Compounds that enhance mental clarity
It created a combination no one had seen before...and the market exploded: pic.twitter.com/MEcL0DWgQb
BRÄ’Z launched on in 2023 with a radical vision.
— Cody Alt (@CodyAlt) January 27, 2025
In the first 8 months after launch, they hit $2 million in revenue.
Now they're projecting $25 million for their first full year.
And that's when the alcohol giants started panicking... pic.twitter.com/akRuNPvZFd
Only 62% of people aged 18-34 reported drinking in 2023.
— Cody Alt (@CodyAlt) January 27, 2025
That's a 72% decrease since 2003.
This isn't just about drinks –– it's about a fundamental shift in American culture.
And the impacts will be crazy: pic.twitter.com/GKfP85uoC1
In the last 13 years, MrBeast has gone from a kid making videos in his bedroom to running a $1.5 BILLION empire.
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
His main channel alone has over 100M subscribers.
His combined social following is over 600M.
But here's what most people don't realize about his success... pic.twitter.com/snw8Q93t2w
On top of viral videos, MrBeast has built multiple 9-figure businesses:
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
• MrBeast Burger: Generated $150M+ (before he moved on)
• YouTube: $1.5M in monthly ad revenue
• Feastables: $100M+ in 2023
But the leaked manual reveals the details of his unique approach: pic.twitter.com/b91Yi8zilA
The first line in MrBeast's production guide:
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
"This is not Hollywood and I do not want to be Hollywood."
While others chase fame and glamour, he's built a systematic approach to creating viral content.
Here's how it works: pic.twitter.com/KNCCYwhNen
"You're either an A player, B player, or C player."
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
A-Players are obsessive, coachable, and the best at their job.
B-Players can be trained into A-Players.
But C-Players? They're "poisonous" and must be removed immediately.
And if that wasn't controversial enough...
Communication follows a strict rules at Beast HQ.
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
Face-to-face solves major problems.
Video calls handle complexity.
Phone calls address urgency.
And the memo explains the reasons for the rigor... pic.twitter.com/AoIebzJyHZ
Poor communication has cost him millions in failed videos.
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
Now, a 90-second boost in retention brings 80 million extra views.
Every conversation impacts the final product.
That's why nothing launches without perfection.
He's not playing around when he says that:
Multi-million dollar videos get scrapped if they're not perfect.
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
Most creators would never dare...
But MrBeast knows the key to unlocking exponential growth on YouTube:
Unique content.
He's willing to go to extreme lengths to make it...
In his 100-day challenge, MrBeast dropped a house from the sky with a massive crane.
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
It seems random, but Jimmy knows no other creator could even attempt it.
This is his "impossible content" strategy & it requires crazy preparation.
That's where his knowledge system comes in: pic.twitter.com/gITopjAdbs
At Beast HQ, studying content is a full-time job.
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
New team members study their last 50 videos intensively.
Veterans watch everything since hitting 10M subscribers.
Each video becomes a lesson in optimization.
But this obsessive learning serves a bigger purpose:
Every veteran on his team started by making million-dollar mistakes.
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
But instead of firing them, MrBeast invested more.
They learned, adapted, and became irreplaceable.
Now they build wealth alongside him.
This creates a cycle that's impossible to replicate...
And that's when it hit me:
— Gil Hildebrand (@gilhildebrand) January 27, 2025
The real genius isn't in viral videos at all.
It's creating repeatable processes for everything.
From content to team building, everything becomes systematic: pic.twitter.com/FGpHS2UwTX
You'll never use a bank account again.
— Hosun (@hosun_chung) January 27, 2025
AI & crypto are merging. And it'll DESTROY traditional finance.
That's Marc Andreessen's latest prediction: the billionaire who predicted the rise of the internet in 1993.
Here's the trillion-dollar shift Andreessen just exposed on Lex🧵 pic.twitter.com/7jFUt3cR9X
First, let's understand the scale:
— Hosun (@hosun_chung) January 27, 2025
We're moving towards a world with billions (maybe trillions) of AI agents.
These aren't just chatbots. They're autonomous programs that can:
• Make decisions
• Complete tasks
• Handle transactions
• Interact with humans
But there's a… pic.twitter.com/mw3mUVOtUR
These AI agents need their own economy.
— Hosun (@hosun_chung) January 27, 2025
They need to:
• Send and receive payments
• Execute smart contracts
• Handle transactions
• Store value
But here's where it gets interesting: pic.twitter.com/ffbvYDTY71
Traditional banking won't work.
— Hosun (@hosun_chung) January 27, 2025
Banks can shut down AI agents at will.
Plus, the system is too slow, too expensive, and too centralized for billions of AI agents making micro-transactions.
The solution? Here's what Marc predicts: pic.twitter.com/RuuD2FKlZm
Crypto becomes the native currency for AI.
— Hosun (@hosun_chung) January 27, 2025
Why? Because it's:
• Programmable money
• Instant transactions
• No central authority
• Can't be shut down
But there's an even bigger opportunity emerging: pic.twitter.com/tjdVUcnD2K
The intersection of AI & crypto creates entirely new business models:
— Hosun (@hosun_chung) January 27, 2025
• AI agents trading with each other
• Automated market makers
• Self-executing smart contracts
• AI-powered DeFi protocols
The possibilities are endless. But here's the kicker:
This wasn't possible under the previous administration.
— Hosun (@hosun_chung) January 27, 2025
The government's war on crypto made innovation impossible.
But with new leadership incoming, Marc sees a massive shift: pic.twitter.com/vIrUvUn3R0
This isn't just about money.
— Hosun (@hosun_chung) January 27, 2025
It's about creating an entirely new digital economy - one that's:
• Permissionless
• Autonomous
• Self-governing
• Scalable
The implications are staggering... pic.twitter.com/kkowX93SHm
The gaming industry has a dark secret:
— David J. (@lordofblocks) January 27, 2025
Online players spent $50.6 BILLION building "virtual wealth" in 2024.
But they never truly OWN any of it.
Until now...
Here's how ONE game is giving the power (and winnings) back to its players: pic.twitter.com/qIkCnM7nwd
His raw talent caught the eye of Lorenzo de' Medici - the Godfather of the Renaissance.
— Toan Truong (@LearningToan) January 27, 2025
A savvy politician and notorious show-off, Lorenzo had a special gift:
He could spot genius before anyone else.
In Michelangelo, he saw something extraordinary. pic.twitter.com/tWZl3GdkHs
At 24, he created the Pietà - a sculpture so perfect people refused to believe he made it.
— Toan Truong (@LearningToan) January 27, 2025
The marble looks like flowing fabric.
Mary's face captures heartbreaking beauty
He snuck in one night to sign it - his only signed work ever. pic.twitter.com/2kQwjA0Cmw
Then came the David - his defining masterpiece:
— Toan Truong (@LearningToan) January 27, 2025
• Carved from a "ruined" marble block others rejected
• Took 3 years of relentless work
• Became Florence's symbol of independence & defiance
• Still studied for its perfect anatomical accuracy
Pure genius carved in stone. pic.twitter.com/QLwrQ1MOVm
But his greatest challenge awaited.
— Toan Truong (@LearningToan) January 27, 2025
When Pope Julius II demanded he paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Michelangelo refused.
"I'm a sculptor, not a painter!"
The Pope wouldn't take no for an answer. What followed would cement his legacy forever... pic.twitter.com/pHgp3rFEh9
For 4 grueling years, Michelangelo worked in complete isolation.
— Toan Truong (@LearningToan) January 27, 2025
Lying on his back atop towering scaffolds, he painted 5,800 square feet of ceiling until his body screamed in pain.
He often slept with his boots on, too exhausted to remove them. pic.twitter.com/Yep4sxsk9s
What most don't realize: Michelangelo was a true Renaissance polymath.
— Toan Truong (@LearningToan) January 27, 2025
He was:
• A revolutionary architect who designed St. Peter's Dome
• A poet whose sonnets made Shakespeare's work look tame
• An engineer who fortified cities
• An urban planner ahead of his time pic.twitter.com/pPCNOZvOYy
"Genius is eternal patience." - Michelangelo.
— Toan Truong (@LearningToan) January 27, 2025
Follow @LearningToan for more fascinating stories about history's greatest minds and the unconventional paths that led to their genius.
We aare one genius away from saving the world.
Can the good ship Europe weather the Trumpnado? Tossed by political storms, the continent must dodge a new threat ........... The crew of a boat whose rudder has fallen off can do little but pray for calm weather and a speedy way to safe harbour. Democracies caught in political gales similarly hope for more placid times as they work out how to chart a new course. Alas, Europe finds itself in the midst of a perfect storm. Not only is its economy facing stiff headwinds; voters are routinely tossing their leaders overboard, and war on the continent has rocked the boat for three years now. Amid these heavy waters, an even more concerning prospect is focusing minds. A superstorm of uncertain severity—call it the Trumpnado—seems to be headed straight in this rickety craft’s direction. All hands are on deck to try to limit the damage. But the prospects for plain sailing look as distant as ever for the good ship Europe.
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