Author: ynot

Is Elon Musk Evil? –

The Billionaire’s Paradox

Well now, if there’s one thing people love, it’s picking a side. They’ll argue over just about anything—dogs vs. cats, coffee vs. tea, and whether a billionaire sleeping in a factory is a genius or just a rich man who forgot where his bed is. And right in the middle of all that fussing and feuding sits Elon Musk, a man half the world thinks is a hero and the other half swears is the devil himself, almost as bad as Trump. The trouble with calling a man evil is that it assumes he’s playing by the same rules … Continue readingIs Elon Musk Evil? –

The Billionaire’s Paradox

The Art of Saying Nothing

Anything you say can and will be used against you—not just in a court of law, but in the grand tribunal of life where jealous hearts and scheming minds are always listening. Believe it or not, the world is brimming with people who’d rather see your ship sink than sail smoothly into prosperity. Some, out of sheer envy, will try to clip your wings just to keep you grounded. Others? Well, they won’t stop at mere sabotage—they’ll set fire to the whole barn just to make sure you never get a horse to ride. The less they know, the … Continue readingThe Art of Saying Nothing

Day. 27 – Invest in Yourself—

You Are Your Greatest Asset

Everyone is  always looking for the next best thing to invest in—stocks, real estate, Bitcoin, even a questionable “can’t-miss” opportunity from their cousin who’s “in the know.” But the one investment that never crashes, never devalues, and pays dividends for life? Yourself. Now, I ain’t saying money’s unimportant. It pays for a roof over your head and a hot meal on the table, and those are mighty fine things. But if you spend all your time chasing dollars while neglecting your mind, body, and soul, you’re just a rich fool waiting to fall flat on your face. The truth … Continue readingDay. 27 – Invest in Yourself—

You Are Your Greatest Asset

Mastering AI: Take Control Before It Takes Over your Job

The future isn’t coming—it’s already here, knocking on your door like an Amazon package you don’t remember ordering. AI isn’t some distant sci-fi fantasy; it’s the biggest shift since the internet, and if you’re not paying attention, you’re about to get left behind. Now, you don’t have to be a tech genius to make AI work for you. You just need curiosity, a little common sense, and the willingness to ask the right questions. AI is like a power tool—give it to someone who knows what they’re doing, and they build a masterpiece. Give it to someone who doesn’t, … Continue readingMastering AI: Take Control Before It Takes Over your Job

Why Men in Relationships Turn Off the Switch

Now, if there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching men stumble through life, it’s that they have an uncanny  ability to lose interest in the very things they once swore would make them the happiest creatures on God’s green earth. It’s as if they get to the peak of the mountain, take in the view, and then decide the whole climb was an elaborate misunderstanding. So, when a man in a relationship flips the switch and suddenly treats bedroom gymnastics with the same enthusiasm he has for a trip to the dentist, folks start scratching their heads. Some say … Continue readingWhy Men in Relationships Turn Off the Switch

The Eternal Tug-of-War Between Men and Women

“The trouble isn’t that there isn’t good men and good women, The trouble is that they don’t quite understand what the other one wants.” Men and women have been waltzing around the same old problems since the first caveman grunted at his lady about where his mammoth bones had gone. The only difference today is that we’ve added social media, feminism, and a world of dating apps to complicate the dance. But at its core, a simple truth remains: men crave respect, and women crave love. Yet somewhere along the way, we forgot that. Women started acting like bosses, … Continue readingThe Eternal Tug-of-War Between Men and Women

Day. 26 – Choose Your Circle Wisely— You Become Who You Surround Yourself With

The Friend Audit: Who Do You Want to Be in 5 Years? Take a moment and make a list of all your friends—the people you spend the most time with, the ones who influence your thoughts, habits, and mindset. Now, ask yourself: If I became like them in five years, would I be happy with that? Do they inspire me, push me, and challenge me to be better? Are they living the kind of life I want—professionally, personally, emotionally? Do they align with my values, goals, and aspirations? Who, among them, do I truly admire? 💡 No judgment—just awareness. … Continue readingDay. 26 – Choose Your Circle Wisely— You Become Who You Surround Yourself With

Human – AI Timeline –

Our Future without US

THE FUTURE IS NOW! – read the end… 1950s–1960s – Early Foundations 1956 – The term “Artificial Intelligence” coined at Dartmouth Conference. 1957 – Launch of Sputnik inspires development of global communication networks. 1958 – Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) established by the U.S. 1959 – Development of integrated circuits, paving the way for modern computing. 1960 – First practical laser invented, later critical for fiber optics. 1961 – Introduction of time-sharing computer systems. 1962 – Concept of packet switching proposed by Paul Baran. 1963 – ASCII developed for electronic communication. 1964 – Douglas Engelbart invents the computer mouse. … Continue readingHuman – AI Timeline –

Our Future without US

AI in your pocket

This is a long post, but bear with me—it will all come together and be worth it in the end. The setup takes a few paragraphs since this is all about technology that most people have never seen or don’t remember.   The Year Was 1988 I was a Yuppie (see definition below). I had the required car, an Armani suit, and even a Montblanc pen. I had also recently acquired a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X with an extended battery and car charger for about $2,000. Originally released in 1983 for $4,000, this was a steal at half price just … Continue readingAI in your pocket

The Madness of the Crowd: Reflection on CROWDTHINK and the Age of Amplified Insanity

Friedrich Nietzsche said, “In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.” It’s a haunting observation that feels just as relevant today as it did over a century ago — perhaps even more. You ever notice how folks these days don’t just have opinions — they’ve got battle flags, marching songs, and a fully loaded cannon aimed at anyone who dares to think different? Used to be you could sit on a front porch, chew on a blade of grass, and disagree with your neighbor about politics, religion, or whether ketchup belongs … Continue readingThe Madness of the Crowd: Reflection on CROWDTHINK and the Age of Amplified Insanity

Day. 25 – Keep Learning—

The Moment You Stop Growing,

You Start Dying

The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read. The world’s moving 10x faster than just a decade ago, and if you’re not learning, you’re sinking. Never stop educating yourself. Read books, take courses, ask questions, and challenge your beliefs. The most successful people aren’t the ones who knew everything — they’re the ones who never stopped learning. The moment you think you’ve got life all figured out is the moment you start slipping backward. Stay curious, stay open-minded, and always be willing to grow. It’s funny how life works.At 6, you think … Continue readingDay. 25 – Keep Learning—

The Moment You Stop Growing,

You Start Dying

The Truth About Intimacy in Marriage: When Passion Fades and Why It Happens

Marriage is a curious thing — it starts off with fireworks and parades, and somewhere along the way, it turns into a committee meeting about whose turn it is to take out the trash. Why is it that a man and woman who once couldn’t keep their hands off each other end up treating intimacy like a chore list. Marriage, in its ideal form, ought to be a long conversation interrupted by moments of laughter, a bit of mischief, and perhaps, if the weather’s right, a kiss or two. But too many couples let the weather turn foul and … Continue readingThe Truth About Intimacy in Marriage: When Passion Fades and Why It Happens

The Power of Saying No — And the Best Negotiator I Ever Met

I’ve seen all kinds of negotiators in my life — silver-tongued salesmen, corporate lawyers who could argue a rock into a corner, and folks so slippery you’d swear they were coated in butter. But the best negotiator I ever met stood about 4 feet tall, wore sensible shoes, and could probably win a fistfight with a grizzly bear armed with nothing but her purse and a well-timed glare. Too many people think negotiation means haggling or making endless compromises. But sometimes, the most powerful move you can make is standing still and refusing to accept anything less than what’s … Continue readingThe Power of Saying No — And the Best Negotiator I Ever Met

Day. 24 – Learn to Say No—

Not Everyone Deserves Your Time

There’s a peculiar kind of fool in this world — the one who believes the only hands fit to run a business are their own. They believe being busy is the same thing as being important. They wear exhaustion like a badge of honor and think answering every email personally makes them the captain of their own ship. Truth is, if you’re the only one steering, swabbing the deck, and catching the rats, that ship’s sinking — and fast. The folks who actually get somewhere in life figure out pretty quick that the only way to make it big … Continue readingDay. 24 – Learn to Say No—

Not Everyone Deserves Your Time

DAY. 23 – You Are Enough—Believe It

Most folks spend half their lives convinced they’re missing something—some secret ingredient, some shiny certificate, or perhaps a telegram from fate itself saying, “You’ve made it.” Well, I hate to spoil the surprise, but you won’t find any of that. Not in a bottle, not on a diploma, and certainly not in the bottom of your morning coffee. The truth is, everything you’re looking for is already rattling around inside you. You were born enough—and if you’ve made it this far without setting yourself on fire or getting mistaken for furniture, I’d say you’re doing just fine. So, if … Continue readingDAY. 23 – You Are Enough—Believe It

Sometimes You Settle for Chicken over Lobster — And That’s Okay

The Art of Choosing What You Need Over What You Want (In Jobs, Relationships, and Careers) Life doesn’t always hand you the lobster dinner you had your heart set on. Sometimes, you get chicken. Plain, ordinary chicken. And whether you’re talking about your job, your relationships, or even your whole career path — learning how to appreciate the chicken while still dreaming of lobster might just be the secret to keeping your sanity intact. Don’t get me wrong — there’s nothing wrong with wanting lobster. Dream big, aim high, all that good stuff. But if today’s menu is chicken, … Continue readingSometimes You Settle for Chicken over Lobster — And That’s Okay

DAY. 22 – Nobody Expects You to Be Perfect—Just Consistent

Now, I  never met a perfect person, though I’ve come across a fair few who thought they were. Most of ‘em were about as pleasant to be around as a sack of manure on a hot day. See, perfection’s got a funny way of making folks insufferable—too busy polishing their halo to notice they’re stepping on everybody’s toes. Life ain’t a beauty contest, and it sure ain’t a spelling bee. It’s messy, unpredictable, and you’re gonna land in the mud a time or two. But nobody expects you to ride like a champion every time. What matters is you … Continue readingDAY. 22 – Nobody Expects You to Be Perfect—Just Consistent

Day. 21 – Women Are Attracted to Ambition More Than Looks

It’s a curious thing about men. They’ll spend hours flexing in front of a mirror, admiring their abs like they’ve just invented the wheel — all while their future sweetheart sits somewhere wishing they’d invent a plan instead. Now, I’ve got nothing against a fellow who wants to look good naked — Lord knows we all want to be admired in our birthday suit — but the truth is, a six-pack ain’t worth a wooden nickel if there’s nothing under it but air and daydreams. A woman might glance at a fine set of abs, the way you glance … Continue readingDay. 21 – Women Are Attracted to Ambition More Than Looks

The Lost Art of Joy: How to Find It Before You Forget It Ever Existed

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who think they’re perfectly happy and those who have the good sense to admit they aren’t. The trouble is, most folks don’t lose their joy all at once, the way you lose your hat driving your convertible. No, it tends to slip away slow — like a cat slinking off a porch when no one’s looking, until one day you realize the house feels eerily quiet, and you can’t quite put your finger on why. What follows ain’t a cure-all, mind you. It’s more of a search party for … Continue readingThe Lost Art of Joy: How to Find It Before You Forget It Ever Existed

The Way it is Because it is the Way We Are: Infidelity, and the Truth We Don’t Want to Admit

You ever notice how folks treat marriage like it’s some kind of magic spell — sprinkle a little rice, slap on a ring, and suddenly two perfectly flawed human beings are supposed to turn into saints? That’s a fine bit of storytelling, right up there with gold at the end of the rainbow and politicians with honest smiles. Truth is, marriage ain’t so much a love story as it is a lifelong poker game where both players keep trying to figure out if they’re holding the winning hand or about to be played for a fool. And nowhere is … Continue readingThe Way it is Because it is the Way We Are: Infidelity, and the Truth We Don’t Want to Admit

Day. 20 – The Internet is Noisy —

Choose Your Mentors Wisely

The trouble with the internet isn’t that there’s too much advice — it’s that there’s too much bad advice, and it’s wearing a top hat and calling itself an expert. Back in my day, fools stood on soapboxes in the town square. Now they have podcasts, online courses, and viral TikToks, all eager to tell you how to get rich, get famous, or get happy — usually in under 30 days. Now, I’ve got nothing against ambition, but you’d do well to remember that a loud voice and a big following ain’t the same thing as wisdom. A wise … Continue readingDay. 20 – The Internet is Noisy —

Choose Your Mentors Wisely

The Unforgiving Table:

A Masterclass in Negotiation and the Hard Lessons of Power

If there’s one thing folks ought to learn before they sit down at a table with their so-called enemies, it’s this: The truth’s got nothing to do with it. What matters is who’s holding the bigger stick and how tired their arm is from holding it. Negotiation’s not some Sunday school lesson on right and wrong. It’s a poker game with blood in the pot. The man who thinks his righteousness will carry the day will lose to the man who knows exactly how much of his own skin he’s willing to sell off to walk away breathing. The … Continue readingThe Unforgiving Table:

A Masterclass in Negotiation and the Hard Lessons of Power

Putin is Evil, Not Stupid

You can measure a man’s intelligence by the size of the mess he can make and still convince half the world he’s the victim. Some men stumble into trouble like a drunk into a ditch. Others lay the road, sell the tickets, and charge admission to watch the wreck — and they call that leadership. That’s Vladimir Putin. A man clever enough to know how to start a fire, and evil enough to make sure you burn in it first. Putin is as evil as Hitler and smarted than Napoleon. The problem with the world isn’t that it’s run … Continue readingPutin is Evil, Not Stupid

RISKY BUSINESS: Operation Valhalla

Around 2000, we were flying into Somalia in a big old four-turboprop converted Russian cargo plane from Yemen. We had just heard that the USS Cole had been hit. We heard the pilot say, “We are getting ready to land in five minutes, put everything away and put on your seat belts. Please make sure your livestock is tied down. We will be spiraling down for a landing and coming in quickly to avoid Surface-to-Air Missiles.” As we spiraled down, we could hear the chickens and goats screaming. Five minutes later, we were down on a desert strip whose … Continue readingRISKY BUSINESS: Operation Valhalla

📉 Stagflation in a Modern World: How Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Real Estate, and Wars Fit In

History may not repeat itself, but it sure does like to clear its throat and hum a familiar tune. And if you listen closely, you can hear the faint strains of disco, bell-bottom jeans, polyester, platform shoes, tie-dye, oil shocks, and bad economic policy echoing from the 1970s — that most colorful of economic catastrophes — drifting back into the air like a bad cologne. Once again, we find ourselves standing at the corner of Stagnation Avenue and Inflation Boulevard, wondering how we got here and whether the light will ever turn green. The old villains have returned — … Continue reading📉 Stagflation in a Modern World: How Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Real Estate, and Wars Fit In

DAY. 18 – First Impressions Matter—You Have 3 Seconds

Introduction: The Unforgiving Nature of First Impressions It is a curious thing about human beings—we spend our whole lives insisting we are rational creatures, only to judge a book by its cover in less time than it takes to blink. You could be the sharpest mind in the room, but if you walk in dressed like you lost a bet, slouching like a wilted flower, and mumbling like an undecided politician, congratulations—you’ve already lost. First impressions are unfair, merciless, and absolute. They happen in mere seconds, and once made, they are as stubborn as a mule in a mudhole. … Continue readingDAY. 18 – First Impressions Matter—You Have 3 Seconds

📣Your Kids, Their Posts, and Their Futures: A Modern Survival Guide

The Internet’s Memory is Longer Than Yours When I was a kid, ruining your reputation took serious effort — crashing your bike into the principals car, getting caught with a love note in math class, or making a fool of yourself at the school dance. Even then, most folks forgot after a few months. Today? A kid can blow up their entire future before breakfast — all thanks to the magic rectangle in their hands. Social media gives them a global stage, but no manual, and one bad post can stick to them longer than a bad tattoo. Not … Continue reading📣Your Kids, Their Posts, and Their Futures: A Modern Survival Guide

DAY. 17 – Strength is

More Than Physical—

It’s Mental and Emotional

Let’s be real—strength isn’t just about flexing in the mirror or pretending life doesn’t get to you. Real strength is showing up, even when everything feels like it’s falling apart. It’s taking responsibility when it’d be easier to make excuses. It’s handling rejection without letting it break you. It’s knowing when to push forward and when to set boundaries. We talk a lot about resilience, but the truth is, most people are stronger than they think. The question isn’t whether you have strength—it’s whether you recognize it in yourself. Being strong isn’t just about lifting weights. It’s about resilience, … Continue readingDAY. 17 – Strength is

More Than Physical—

It’s Mental and Emotional

Checks from the Crypt: How Washington Became the Dead’s Favorite ATM

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around, for I have a tale as American as apple pie and as absurd as a screen door on a submarine. I may have to add a section to this blog called Believe it or Not!. It’s a story about money—your money—taking a scenic tour through the great bureaucracy of Washington, only to land squarely in the hands of folks who, I assure you, have no use for it. Why? Because they’re dead. Yes, in this fine land of ours, we have managed the remarkable feat of keeping the dead on payroll. While most of … Continue readingChecks from the Crypt: How Washington Became the Dead’s Favorite ATM

My Mother’s Story –

the Domino Hustler

Some people believe the secret to life lies in gilded halls and tall promises, but I’ve found that true wisdom is often tucked away in the most unassuming places—like a creaky domino table or the pocket of a hard-working mother. Now, before you go assuming I’m about to spin a tall tale, let me assure you: everything here is honest truth, though it might sound like something pulled from the pages of a novela. I was about six when my father decided to see the wide world from the deck of a fishing boat. He’d be gone for weeks … Continue readingMy Mother’s Story –

the Domino Hustler

The Price of Remembrance: How War Enriches the Crown

Upon researching another post on how Great Britains Gold ended up in Fort Knox., I can across this story.  It is quite dark but really true and goes on today. You ever notice how kings and queens are real sentimental about war—until it’s time to count the money? They stand somber, heads bowed, laying wreaths for the dead, all while their pockets jingle with the coins of the fallen. It’s a neat little trick, like weeping at a funeral while checking the will. Now, I ain’t saying royalty is in the business of collecting corpses like a banker collects … Continue readingThe Price of Remembrance: How War Enriches the Crown

GOLD – Echoes of War:

How Financial Dependency Shapes Global Power – From WWII to Ukraine

Upon researching my other post about Fort Knox, I stumbled upon a tale so peculiar it could make a banker blush and a politician whistle innocently. Turns out, Great Britain—once the mighty empire where the sun never set—managed to fight World War II not just with courage and stiff upper lips, but by shipping its gold across the Atlantic to the United States. Yes, while soldiers battled in the trenches, Britain’s wealth sailed quietly to Fort Knox, never to return in its entirety. Now, here’s where it gets interesting—Ukraine, in its fight against Russia, seems to be following a … Continue readingGOLD – Echoes of War:

How Financial Dependency Shapes Global Power – From WWII to Ukraine

Day. 16 – Pretty Doesn’t Matter If You’re a Bad Person

“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”, Twain In a world obsessed with appearances, it’s easy to forget that what truly matters isn’t the wrapping but what’s inside. We tend to give undue credit to beauty, mistaking it for kindness, intelligence, or decency. But time has a way of stripping away illusions, and sooner or later, a person’s character will be the only thing left standing. Looks fade. Character lasts, it can given better with time. We live in a world that often prioritizes beauty over substance, but the truth is, no amount … Continue readingDay. 16 – Pretty Doesn’t Matter If You’re a Bad Person

A Game of Cosmic Roulette:

The Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4

Wiping Out Your Hometown

This story starts in space but might end right in your backyard. Somewhere out in the vast black, an asteroid named 2024 YR4 is tumbling through the void, minding its own business. Or maybe not. Because for the first time in human history, astronomers around the world have activated planetary defense protocols in response to an asteroid that, if things go just wrong enough, might leave a city-sized crater where something important used to be. Now, before you start panic-buying survival kits and canned beans, let’s talk about odds, because numbers always tell the best stories. And in this … Continue readingA Game of Cosmic Roulette:

The Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4

Wiping Out Your Hometown

DAY. 15 – Avoid Addictions –

or They Will Own You

By Someone Who’s Learned the Hard Way If there’s one thing I wish I’d known earlier, it’s this: Addiction is a thief in the night. It doesn’t break down your door and announce itself like a respectable villain. No, it slips in quietly, as a harmless habit, a little indulgence, something you think you have under control—until one day, you wake up and realize it’s got a noose around your neck, and it ain’t planning on letting go. I wish I had never started risky life behaviors. I wish I had never relied on alcohol. And I’m not alone. … Continue readingDAY. 15 – Avoid Addictions –

or They Will Own You

The My Best ChatGPT Cheat Sheet

How to Use This Cheat Sheet To craft an effective prompt, simply pick one option from each column: a role, a task, a format, a voice/level, and a depth/detail level. For example, if you choose Marketer, Generate a Headline, Table, Persuasive, and Brief & Catchy, your prompt could be: “Acting as a Marketer, generate a persuasive headline in a table format with a brief & catchy approach.” If you need more specificity, you can add details: “Acting as a Marketer, generate 5 compelling headlines for a social media ad campaign about eco-friendly products in a table format with a … Continue readingThe My Best ChatGPT Cheat Sheet

DAY. 14 – Nobody is Coming to Save You

The world owes you nothing. It was here first. – Twain Let’s be real. If you’re waiting for someone to come along and fix your life, you’re in for a long, disappointing wait. No cavalry is charging over the hill, no billionaire benefactor is randomly picking you out of the crowd, and no magic lottery ticket is going to solve all your problems. If you want something—success, happiness, financial stability—you have to roll up your sleeves and get to work. A lot of us grow up with the idea that someone, somewhere, will always catch us when we fall. … Continue readingDAY. 14 – Nobody is Coming to Save You

The Growing Threat of AI-Driven Influence Operations

“Truth is a precious thing, but in the age of AI, it’s been taken hostage, wrapped in deepfakes, and sold to the highest bidder.” We’ve long known that people will believe anything if it’s said with enough confidence. But now, thanks to artificial intelligence, that confidence comes in the form of perfectly crafted propaganda, spun by machines and served up by bad actors from Beijing to Tehran. Once upon a time, a good lie required effort—a con artist had to weave a tale, sell it with a silver tongue, and hope the audience was gullible enough to buy it. … Continue readingThe Growing Threat of AI-Driven Influence Operations

How to be Reluctant Entrepreneur

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” But what if you don’t know where to start? You’re staring into the great unknown, searching for a business idea like a prospector panning for gold—sifting through dirt, hoping to strike something shiny. The world is full of opportunities, yet none seem to land squarely in your lap. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that all the good ideas are taken, or that you need some divine revelation to begin. But let me tell you a secret: the best entrepreneurs don’t wait for inspiration to strike like a bolt of lightning. They roll … Continue readingHow to be Reluctant Entrepreneur

The Feet We Mistreat: A Guide to Walking the Right Path

It’s a peculiar thing  that we spend a fortune on a shiny new contraption with all manner of bells and whistles, but when it comes to the two most reliable machines they’ll ever own—their feet—they’ll treat them like an afterthought. People expect these miraculous inventions to carry them through life without so much as a thank-you, let alone proper maintenance. Then one day, when their feet finally file a complaint in the form of blisters, bunions, or a pain that makes them walk like a retired cowboy, they act downright surprised. But the truth is, most foot problems don’t … Continue readingThe Feet We Mistreat: A Guide to Walking the Right Path

The Cosmic Wayback Machine:

A Perspective on Time

While most folks spend their Saturday nights indulging in the fine art of forgetting the week, I find myself at home, wrestling with the mysteries of time and space—armed only with an AI and a cup of coffee strong enough to question reality itself. What makes this AI particularly fascinating isn’t just that it holds the collected knowledge of humanity within its circuits—it’s that it also possesses the unshakable confidence of a five-year-old and the intellect of a cosmic genius. It doesn’t just know things; it imagines what it doesn’t know. And if it weren’t saddled with the politeness … Continue readingThe Cosmic Wayback Machine:

A Perspective on Time

Day. 13 – Failure is Part of Success—Embrace It Fully

Alright, let’s set the record straight—failure isn’t some big catastrophe; it’s just life giving you a pop quiz when you least expect it. And if you flunk? Well, that just means you’re in the right class. Because the truth is, if you’re not failing, you’re probably not trying hard enough. Sun Tzu, that old war strategist, had it right when he said, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” That applies just as much to Wall Street and real estate as it does to battlefields. You see, failure is nothing more than chaos in disguise. It’s messy, … Continue readingDay. 13 – Failure is Part of Success—Embrace It Fully

Move 37: The Day AI Baffled the World – When Machines Learn to Think

We spent centuries believing that intelligence belonged solely to humans, that machines were merely tools, and that language, thought, and strategy were uniquely our domain. Then along came Move 37. Move 37 was a moment that changed everything. It happened during a 2016 match between Google’s AlphaGo and world-renowned Go champion Lee Sedol. The AI made a move that no human would have ever considered—so strange and illogical that commentators thought it was a mistake. But as the game unfolded, this bizarre move turned out to be brilliant, securing AlphaGo’s victory. It was an AI-generated idea beyond human comprehension, … Continue readingMove 37: The Day AI Baffled the World – When Machines Learn to Think

The Rise of AI Coders: Revolutionizing Software Engineering or Just Another Tool?

AI and the Future of Software Engineering: A Paradigm Shift Sam Altman’s recent discussion at Tokyo University shed light on the rapid advancements in AI coding capabilities, with OpenAI’s internal models climbing from the millionth best coder to the top 50 and potentially reaching the number one spot by the end of 2025. This remarkable trajectory raises fundamental questions about AI’s role in programming and its impact on the software engineering profession. The Evolution of AI in Programming Early AI Models: Initially, AI reasoning models ranked as the millionth best coder, a relatively unimpressive level. Significant Milestones: By late … Continue readingThe Rise of AI Coders: Revolutionizing Software Engineering or Just Another Tool?

The Rapid Progress of AI and Its Growing Influence

Welcome to the AI Wild West Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a future we barely understand, watching machines do things we swore only humans could do. AI can talk like us, write like us, sing, paint, flirt, and—maybe most unsettling—convince us. We used to be able to spot a scam, tell the difference between a real voice and a recording, or know when a picture was too good to be true. But now? Now the lines are so blurred you’d need a microscope and a law degree to sort out what’s real and what’s just … Continue readingThe Rapid Progress of AI and Its Growing Influence

A Culture of Bad Leadership

Imagine a ship’s captain so obsessed with adjusting the sails himself that he never looks at the horizon. The crew? They spend more time bracing for his outbursts than steering the vessel. That, my friends, is bad leadership in a nutshell. A company with poor leadership isn’t just inefficient—it’s a slow-moving disaster, eroding morale and productivity one micromanaged email at a time. If you want to spot a workplace where the bosses are more interested in covering their own hides than leading, look for these five toxic signs. Just don’t be surprised if you recognize them in a place … Continue readingA Culture of Bad Leadership

Day. 12 – The Perils of Comfort and the Wisdom of the Streets

”Comfort is the Enemy of Greatness” This Is a powerful statement that speaks to the idea that true success, growth, and excellence come from stepping outside of our comfort zones. When we settle into comfort, we often stop pushing ourselves, stop learning, and stop striving for more. Greatness requires challenges, discomfort, and sometimes even failure. It demands resilience, persistence, and the willingness to take risks. Whether in business, personal growth, or creative endeavors, those who achieve greatness are often the ones who embrace discomfort, adapt to challenges, and push beyond their perceived limits. As I sit here writing this, … Continue readingDay. 12 – The Perils of Comfort and the Wisdom of the Streets

Day. 11 – Therapy Works—

Don’t Be Afraid to Get Help

We take care of our bodies when they hurt—go to the doctor, take medicine, rest. But when it comes to emotional pain, so many of us just push through, pretending we’re fine. We tell ourselves to toughen up, that “it’s just life,” or that other people have it worse. But ignoring emotional pain doesn’t make it go away—it just builds up until it spills into our relationships, our work, and our well-being. The truth is, therapy isn’t just for people in crisis. It’s for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, break unhealthy cycles, and grow. And the best … Continue readingDay. 11 – Therapy Works—

Don’t Be Afraid to Get Help

Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier in Technology –

Does Google have it?

”May you live in interesting times” Well now, folks, it seems we’ve gone and done it again—poked at the fabric of reality until it started squirming. Once upon a time, we were tickled pink just to have fire, then we got steam engines, and before you knew it, some bright fella stuck a whole library inside a pocket-sized contraption we call a phone. But that wasn’t enough, oh no. Now we got ourselves quantum computers—machines that don’t just think faster, they think in ways that’d make your head spin like an agitated electron. The folks at Google say they’ve … Continue readingQuantum Computing: The Next Frontier in Technology –

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A Dark Soul and important read in this AI world – Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche was the kind of man who could outthink a room and outwrite a century. Born in 1844 in a quiet German town, he started out as a bright-eyed professor of words, only to grow weary of dusty books and old gods. Instead, he took a hammer to the whole foundation of Western thought. He declared that God was dead (not that He ever sent a rebuttal), preached about an Übermensch who would rise above herd morality, and dared folks to live as if they’d have to do it all over again for eternity. He thought, he wrote, … Continue readingA Dark Soul and important read in this AI world – Friedrich Nietzsche