Elon is not a Nazi.

Nazis made really good cars.

The US spends $5 trillion/year on healthcare (18% of GDP)—more than ANY country—yet Americans see doctors 50% less and live 3 years shorter than citizens of similar nations. Where is all this money going?

Today's VC math lesson:

2 founders +
Stanford dropout status +
1 viral LinkedIn post = $3M pre-seed

Add:

Patagonia vest
"Former" FAANG
Token crypto project

Multiply by:

Number of times you say "AI" in pitch

= $15M seed round

Just watched a 22-year-old Stanford dropout pitch his "revolutionary AI startup" to VCs.

Product: GPT4 in a trench coat
Revenue: -$50k/month
Burn rate: His dad's credit card limit
Valuation: $50M

Welcome to 2025, where having ChatGPT bookmarked counts as being a "technical founder."

The Ben Franklin Effect: Ask for a small favor. They'll like you more. Why? People justify helping you: 'I must like them if I helped.' Use for: Networking, team building, sales, relationships.

The Doorway Effect: Walk into a room. Forget why. Not your fault. Your brain dumps data when context changes. Fix it: Say your goal out loud, point to what you need, create verbal anchors. Psychology beats willpower.

The IKEA Effect: People value what they build. Even if it's badly built. That's why: IKEA furniture feels special, your code feels better than others, your ideas seem superior. Use this in: Product design, team building, client work.

The Zeigarnik Effect: Your brain HATES unfinished tasks. They take up mental RAM. That's why: Songs get stuck in your head. Netflix hooks you with cliffhangers. To-do lists work. Hack: Start tasks you want to finish.

The Baader-Meinhof Effect: Buy a red car. Suddenly see red cars everywhere. Your brain filters reality based on what you focus on. Use this: Want opportunities? Look for them. Want connections? Notice them. Want growth? Track it.

The Pratfall Effect: Small mistakes make you more likable. Perfect people are threatening. Why it matters: Job interviews, first dates, presentations, sales calls. Next time you mess up? Own it. Watch what happens.

Want to know why you're stuck? Your brain loves comfort. Growth lives in discomfort. That tension? It's not going away. Choose: Comfortable mediocrity or Uncomfortable growth. No wrong answer. Just different results. #mentalhealth

Most people have two lives: The one they're living. The one they're capable of living. The gap? Mental barriers. Break them: Question your limits, challenge your beliefs, push your boundaries. Your potential is waiting.

Psychology secret: The voice in your head? It's usually wrong. Question EVERYTHING it tells you: 'You can't.' 'It's too hard.' 'You're not ready.' That voice kept us alive in caves. But we're not in caves anymore. Time to write a new story.

#psychology

Got imposter syndrome? Good. It means you're playing at a level that scares you. The only people who don't feel like imposters? Those playing too small. Level up. Feel scared. Do it anyway. #mentalhealth

Your brain is lying to you. Every single day. Not because it's mean. Because it's trying to keep you safe. Problem? Safety = Average results. Want extraordinary? Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Think bigger. Dream bigger. BE bigger.

Mental health check: When was the last time someone asked how you're REALLY doing? Not the polite 'I'm fine' but the real, honest truth? #mentalhealth

Let's be real - dealing with depression while everyone says 'just be happy' is exhausting. Your feelings are valid. Your struggle is real. And you're incredibly strong for making it through each day. #mentalhealth