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Mindset & Psychology

It was just another morning…

My son and I, sitting at the breakfast table, talking about his school project. I handed him my phone and told him to try this new AI tool I’d been experimenting with.

The second he started talking to it, I noticed a shift…

The AI responded like a real person. Not robotic. Not stiff. No weird pauses… Just human.

They chatted for ten minutes straight about his homework and project like he was speaking to a tutor or a friend. And I sat there watching, thinking: this is his normal.

This level of tech would’ve felt like science fiction when I was his age.

That’s when it hit me, if you're comfortable, you're probably falling behind.

The world is moving too fast. Technology is evolving too quickly.

What used to be considered “safe” (your 9-5 job, your fixed routine, your slow-moving career path) isn’t safety anymore. It’s stagnation.

Most people cling to what they know because it feels stable.

But in today’s landscape, that kind of stability is actually risk in disguise.

For the last 100 years, registered financial advisors (“experts”) have told you to construct a 60/40 portfolio (60% in stocks, 40% in bonds) if you want to build long-term wealth.

If you had listened to them over the last 10-15 years, you would have completely missed the fastest growing and biggest disruption in the history of financial assets: Bitcoin.

And you would have missed out on compound annual returns of more than 83% per year.

I see the same thing happening all the time in business. Operators holding onto outdated systems, ignoring AI, slow to pivot, hesitant to try something new.

Meanwhile, people are testing and breaking things, and adapting before the market even shifts.

Watching my son talk to that AI reminded me that we're not preparing for the future anymore. We’re already in it.

You can’t sit still and expect to stay ahead.

If you want to thrive in 2025 and beyond, you have to get uncomfortable.

Learn faster. Move faster. Stay curious. Because what feels safe today might be the very thing that holds you back tomorrow.

(FYI, the AI we were testing is called Sesame and it’s out of this world. Give it a try; hit preview and talk to it about anything you’re currently working on or struggling with)

Health & Fitness + Longevity

You may have heard of Bryan Johnson… the tech entrepreneur who sold Braintree/Venmo and then devoted his life (and millions of dollars) to a single mission: Rewriting his human software to live forever.

Today, he runs what he calls the world’s most advanced anti-aging and longevity experiment.

His philosophy?

Radical transparency, relentless measurement, and extreme consistency. While most of us try to eat a bit better and get in a few workouts a week, Brian has taken biohacking to a level so intense it makes elite athletes look casual.

He eats all his calories between ~6 am and 11 am, lives on a strictly vegan-heavy meal plan, and spends millions each year on optimizing his biology.

The results?

He claims to have slowed his biological aging rate to about 0.64 years for every chronological year with many of his organs testing as if they belong to someone decades younger.

Here’s a snapshot of what he actually does:

• Eats ~2,250 calories daily in a morning-only window (vegan-focused, loaded with “super veggies,” collagen, and pre/probiotics).

• Takes 90+ supplements daily, including metformin, rapamycin, NAD boosters, and an array of vitamins and extracts.

• Sleeps on a rigid schedule (bed by 8:30 pm, asleep in 3 minutes), using blackout curtains and temperature-controlled bedding.

• Trains 6 hours weekly with a strict mix of strength, cardio, HIIT, flexibility, and balance work.

• Undergoes frequent full-body MRI scans, continuous bloodwork, and advanced biomarker monitoring.

• Uses experimental therapies like plasma transfusions, red light therapy, and gene-modulating treatments.

While many call his approach obsessive and over the top, his extreme methods highlight something important: consistency and data-driven habits move the needle.

You don’t need to spend millions or follow 100 protocols to benefit. But there’s power in measuring what matters and staying ruthlessly consistent.

By no means am I saying you need to take 90 supplements and walk around the house with a red light therapy mask on while practicing breath work… In fact, please don’t do that.

But you can start much, much smaller and still get great results.

Start by locking in your sleep, eating real, whole foods (avoid anything processed), and moving daily. Small, repeatable wins stack up faster than any quick fix (and they don’t require a $2 million budget).

What do you think? Interesting? Inspiring? or comical?

Either way, it’s definitely entertaining!

Check him out on YouTube after reading.

Personal Finance Tip of the Week

Why Cash Flow Beats Net Worth

Net worth looks great on paper. It’s a flashy number you can boast about in a Forbes article or to a bank when getting financing.

But you know what actually pays the bills? Cash flow.

Cash isn’t king… Cash FLOW is king. 👑

There’s a difference.

This is why big-name entrepreneurs and real estate investors like Grant Cardone and Robert Kiyosaki focus almost exclusively on cash flow over net worth.

They know that having millions tied up in illiquid assets (like your business, properties, or paper gains) won’t help you when it’s time to make payroll, fund a new venture, or strike when a market opportunity hits.

Cash flow is what gives you freedom… the ability to take risks, to invest, to buy back your time, to sleep at night.

You could have a $10 million net worth and still feel broke if it’s all tied up in assets that don’t produce consistent, predictable income.

On the other side, someone with strong monthly cash flow has options. They can pivot, they can reinvest, and they can weather downturns without panic selling or taking on bad debt.

This mindset shift is a game-changer: stop obsessing over your “big number” and start focusing on building income streams that show up every month.

Action Item: Audit your current assets and ask: “What is this actually paying me every month?”

Then brainstorm one way to increase your cash flow in the next 90 days… whether it’s launching a small new product, acquiring a cash-flowing asset, or reinvesting profits into revenue-generating opportunities.

Business Playbook

Solving Every Problem Doesn’t Make You a Great Leader

I used to think that jumping in to fix every problem was something that made me a great leader.

I’d see an issue, roll up my sleeves, and solve it faster than anyone else. I felt like the hero every time.

But here’s what really happened: I quickly became the crutch.

My team learned to rely on me to handle tough situations. Instead of empowering them to think critically and grow, I trained them to wait for me to save the day.

The truth is, every time you solve a problem for your team, you’re taking away an opportunity for them to build confidence, develop skills, and become leaders themselves.

Now, before I jump in, I ask myself one critical question:

“Does this create leverage or dependency?”

Leverage means you’re building systems, teaching, or empowering someone so they can handle it next time without you.

Dependency means you’re doing it yourself, reinforcing the idea that only you can solve it.

When you focus on leverage, you create a team that’s stronger, more self-sufficient, and capable of operating without you micromanaging every detail.

Action Item:

The next time a problem lands on your desk, don’t default to solving it yourself. Instead, coach a team member through it. Ask guiding questions. Help them think through possible solutions.

Empower them to make the call, even if it’s imperfect. Over time, you’ll build a team that solves problems without leaning on you, freeing you to focus on higher-level strategy and growth.

Tools of The Week

If you’re new to crypto, curious about investing, or just want to stay updated on the market and global macro trends, my partner and I break it all down in this short interview that’s now live on YouTube. Have a look, and drop me a comment if you thought it was helpful!👇

Stuff Worth Seeing

🌙 Why the Sleep Economy Is Now a $600 B Opportunity. The global industry built around sleep…from smart supplements and mattresses to wearables… is booming as people prioritize better rest.

🏞️ Forest Therapy: Real Results for Stress Relief & Immunity. Spending time in nature (aka “forest bathing”) measurably lowers cortisol, boosts mood, and strengthens your immune response.

🚶 Walking Meetings: The Unexpected Productivity & Creativity Booster. Doing a meeting on foot can spark better ideas, faster decisions, improved energy, and even reduce stress. 

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