Dean Soukeras
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🔥 America isn’t broke—
But 50% of its population is.
The numbers don't lie: 👇
But 50% of its population is.
The numbers don't lie: 👇
March 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🔥 America isn’t broke—
But 50% of its population is.
The numbers don't lie: 👇
But 50% of its population is.
The numbers don't lie: 👇
If the growing income inequality gap (chasm) upsets you,
👉 here’s what you need to know:
Wealth is growing. So is poverty.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 👇
👉 here’s what you need to know:
Wealth is growing. So is poverty.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 👇
March 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If the growing income inequality gap (chasm) upsets you,
👉 here’s what you need to know:
Wealth is growing. So is poverty.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 👇
👉 here’s what you need to know:
Wealth is growing. So is poverty.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 👇
Most people think Social Security is about to collapse.
Here's the real story:
The act was signed by FDR in 1935.
We pay into social security every payroll as security for our future.
But today it's at risk. 👇
Here's the real story:
The act was signed by FDR in 1935.
We pay into social security every payroll as security for our future.
But today it's at risk. 👇
March 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Most people think Social Security is about to collapse.
Here's the real story:
The act was signed by FDR in 1935.
We pay into social security every payroll as security for our future.
But today it's at risk. 👇
Here's the real story:
The act was signed by FDR in 1935.
We pay into social security every payroll as security for our future.
But today it's at risk. 👇
If you're struggling to understand vaccine skepticism, read this.
40% of people doubt vaccines, including measles
Why people resist the science: 👇
40% of people doubt vaccines, including measles
Why people resist the science: 👇
March 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
If you're struggling to understand vaccine skepticism, read this.
40% of people doubt vaccines, including measles
Why people resist the science: 👇
40% of people doubt vaccines, including measles
Why people resist the science: 👇
Give me 2 minutes to explain the tariffs issue.
Tariffs create and protect jobs.
That's a myth. Let's unravel it:
Tariffs create and protect jobs.
That's a myth. Let's unravel it:
March 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Give me 2 minutes to explain the tariffs issue.
Tariffs create and protect jobs.
That's a myth. Let's unravel it:
Tariffs create and protect jobs.
That's a myth. Let's unravel it:
The trade war is on.
Tariffs are being applied.
Stock markets are crashing.
What does history tell us to expect?
I discuss it all, and more, in tomorrow's newsletter.
(And how to keep your cool when things are melting down)
Tariffs are being applied.
Stock markets are crashing.
What does history tell us to expect?
I discuss it all, and more, in tomorrow's newsletter.
(And how to keep your cool when things are melting down)
March 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The trade war is on.
Tariffs are being applied.
Stock markets are crashing.
What does history tell us to expect?
I discuss it all, and more, in tomorrow's newsletter.
(And how to keep your cool when things are melting down)
Tariffs are being applied.
Stock markets are crashing.
What does history tell us to expect?
I discuss it all, and more, in tomorrow's newsletter.
(And how to keep your cool when things are melting down)
DEI sought to address past wrongs.
The backlash isn't about Inclusion—It’s about power.
Some see it as a necessary step toward fairness.
Others view it as forced ideology.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth: People don’t resist DEI itself.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
The backlash isn't about Inclusion—It’s about power.
Some see it as a necessary step toward fairness.
Others view it as forced ideology.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth: People don’t resist DEI itself.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
March 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
DEI sought to address past wrongs.
The backlash isn't about Inclusion—It’s about power.
Some see it as a necessary step toward fairness.
Others view it as forced ideology.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth: People don’t resist DEI itself.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
The backlash isn't about Inclusion—It’s about power.
Some see it as a necessary step toward fairness.
Others view it as forced ideology.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth: People don’t resist DEI itself.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
The internal power struggle is real.
How to break free:
Power isn’t just in governments, boardrooms, or billion-dollar deals.
It’s in the way you talk to yourself.
It’s in your relationships.
It’s in you.
How to break free:
Power isn’t just in governments, boardrooms, or billion-dollar deals.
It’s in the way you talk to yourself.
It’s in your relationships.
It’s in you.
March 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The internal power struggle is real.
How to break free:
Power isn’t just in governments, boardrooms, or billion-dollar deals.
It’s in the way you talk to yourself.
It’s in your relationships.
It’s in you.
How to break free:
Power isn’t just in governments, boardrooms, or billion-dollar deals.
It’s in the way you talk to yourself.
It’s in your relationships.
It’s in you.
Power doesn’t ask—it expects.
Tomorrow's newsletter: When expectations fail.
What happened this week between the US and Ukraine will change the world forever.
In tomorrow's newsletter (link in bio) - we'll break it down.
Tomorrow's newsletter: When expectations fail.
What happened this week between the US and Ukraine will change the world forever.
In tomorrow's newsletter (link in bio) - we'll break it down.
March 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Power doesn’t ask—it expects.
Tomorrow's newsletter: When expectations fail.
What happened this week between the US and Ukraine will change the world forever.
In tomorrow's newsletter (link in bio) - we'll break it down.
Tomorrow's newsletter: When expectations fail.
What happened this week between the US and Ukraine will change the world forever.
In tomorrow's newsletter (link in bio) - we'll break it down.
I’m 53. It took 20 years in startups and corporate to figure this out.
Success isn't what you think it is.
After building a $40M+ business, failing at others, and mentoring countless founders, here are 5 lessons I wish I knew earlier: 👇
Success isn't what you think it is.
After building a $40M+ business, failing at others, and mentoring countless founders, here are 5 lessons I wish I knew earlier: 👇
December 3, 2024 at 6:50 PM
I’m 53. It took 20 years in startups and corporate to figure this out.
Success isn't what you think it is.
After building a $40M+ business, failing at others, and mentoring countless founders, here are 5 lessons I wish I knew earlier: 👇
Success isn't what you think it is.
After building a $40M+ business, failing at others, and mentoring countless founders, here are 5 lessons I wish I knew earlier: 👇
"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt
I used to think fear was a stop sign. 🛑
- “This isn’t the right time.”
- “I’m not ready yet.”
- “What if I fail?”
Then one day, I was offered a chance to speak at an event in front of hundreds of people. I.Was.Scared.
I used to think fear was a stop sign. 🛑
- “This isn’t the right time.”
- “I’m not ready yet.”
- “What if I fail?”
Then one day, I was offered a chance to speak at an event in front of hundreds of people. I.Was.Scared.
December 3, 2024 at 2:18 PM
"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt
I used to think fear was a stop sign. 🛑
- “This isn’t the right time.”
- “I’m not ready yet.”
- “What if I fail?”
Then one day, I was offered a chance to speak at an event in front of hundreds of people. I.Was.Scared.
I used to think fear was a stop sign. 🛑
- “This isn’t the right time.”
- “I’m not ready yet.”
- “What if I fail?”
Then one day, I was offered a chance to speak at an event in front of hundreds of people. I.Was.Scared.
"‘Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minute. Including you.’ - Anne Lamott" (Especially you!)
A year ago, I hit a wall. Like face first. 🤕
I tried to push through but walls don't move.
Then I did something unfamiliar to me: I decided to care about me more than work 👇
A year ago, I hit a wall. Like face first. 🤕
I tried to push through but walls don't move.
Then I did something unfamiliar to me: I decided to care about me more than work 👇
December 2, 2024 at 8:41 PM
"‘Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minute. Including you.’ - Anne Lamott" (Especially you!)
A year ago, I hit a wall. Like face first. 🤕
I tried to push through but walls don't move.
Then I did something unfamiliar to me: I decided to care about me more than work 👇
A year ago, I hit a wall. Like face first. 🤕
I tried to push through but walls don't move.
Then I did something unfamiliar to me: I decided to care about me more than work 👇
📣 For you BOOK readers out there!
I'm starting a serialized sci-fi story newsletter- looking for Beta readers.
What to expect
1) Enjoy weekly 2000 word episodes
2) Participate and shape the story using polls
3) Provide feedback on what can be better
If interested, send a message or add comment
I'm starting a serialized sci-fi story newsletter- looking for Beta readers.
What to expect
1) Enjoy weekly 2000 word episodes
2) Participate and shape the story using polls
3) Provide feedback on what can be better
If interested, send a message or add comment
December 2, 2024 at 3:51 PM
📣 For you BOOK readers out there!
I'm starting a serialized sci-fi story newsletter- looking for Beta readers.
What to expect
1) Enjoy weekly 2000 word episodes
2) Participate and shape the story using polls
3) Provide feedback on what can be better
If interested, send a message or add comment
I'm starting a serialized sci-fi story newsletter- looking for Beta readers.
What to expect
1) Enjoy weekly 2000 word episodes
2) Participate and shape the story using polls
3) Provide feedback on what can be better
If interested, send a message or add comment
What are you holding back?
Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
I used to think I had to wait for the stars to align to start. But then life knocked me down. Maybe you know the feeling?
Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
I used to think I had to wait for the stars to align to start. But then life knocked me down. Maybe you know the feeling?
December 2, 2024 at 1:50 PM
What are you holding back?
Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
I used to think I had to wait for the stars to align to start. But then life knocked me down. Maybe you know the feeling?
Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
I used to think I had to wait for the stars to align to start. But then life knocked me down. Maybe you know the feeling?
It took Maya Angelou years to realize this simple truth:
‘You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.’"
Yet, how many of us feel stuck, waiting for the perfect idea to strike?
Here’s the secret: Creativity isn’t about waiting—it’s about doing.
💡 Try 3 things today: ⬇
‘You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.’"
Yet, how many of us feel stuck, waiting for the perfect idea to strike?
Here’s the secret: Creativity isn’t about waiting—it’s about doing.
💡 Try 3 things today: ⬇
November 27, 2024 at 5:12 PM
It took Maya Angelou years to realize this simple truth:
‘You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.’"
Yet, how many of us feel stuck, waiting for the perfect idea to strike?
Here’s the secret: Creativity isn’t about waiting—it’s about doing.
💡 Try 3 things today: ⬇
‘You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.’"
Yet, how many of us feel stuck, waiting for the perfect idea to strike?
Here’s the secret: Creativity isn’t about waiting—it’s about doing.
💡 Try 3 things today: ⬇
You don't have to control your thoughts. Just stop them controlling you.” - Dan Millman
AI hallucinates. So does your mind. Don’t believe everything it tells you.
When our mind spirals with thoughts like: 👇🧵
AI hallucinates. So does your mind. Don’t believe everything it tells you.
When our mind spirals with thoughts like: 👇🧵
November 27, 2024 at 1:50 PM
You don't have to control your thoughts. Just stop them controlling you.” - Dan Millman
AI hallucinates. So does your mind. Don’t believe everything it tells you.
When our mind spirals with thoughts like: 👇🧵
AI hallucinates. So does your mind. Don’t believe everything it tells you.
When our mind spirals with thoughts like: 👇🧵
What if this week changed everything? 🦃
Most people stay stuck because they’re waiting for a perfect moment.
❌ Spoiler: It’s never coming
The power to transform your life starts with one decision this week. Maybe even over pie? 🥧
✅ What’s 1 small step you’ll take for the life you actually want?
Most people stay stuck because they’re waiting for a perfect moment.
❌ Spoiler: It’s never coming
The power to transform your life starts with one decision this week. Maybe even over pie? 🥧
✅ What’s 1 small step you’ll take for the life you actually want?
November 26, 2024 at 8:12 PM
What if this week changed everything? 🦃
Most people stay stuck because they’re waiting for a perfect moment.
❌ Spoiler: It’s never coming
The power to transform your life starts with one decision this week. Maybe even over pie? 🥧
✅ What’s 1 small step you’ll take for the life you actually want?
Most people stay stuck because they’re waiting for a perfect moment.
❌ Spoiler: It’s never coming
The power to transform your life starts with one decision this week. Maybe even over pie? 🥧
✅ What’s 1 small step you’ll take for the life you actually want?
The question isn’t who likes you at work—it’s do you like yourself?
I’ve been there. Saying “yes” when I want to say “no.”
Shrinking to fit in.
Agreeing just to keep the peace. It felt easier in the moment, but over time, what's easier gets harder and harder. ⬇
I’ve been there. Saying “yes” when I want to say “no.”
Shrinking to fit in.
Agreeing just to keep the peace. It felt easier in the moment, but over time, what's easier gets harder and harder. ⬇
November 26, 2024 at 7:58 PM
The question isn’t who likes you at work—it’s do you like yourself?
I’ve been there. Saying “yes” when I want to say “no.”
Shrinking to fit in.
Agreeing just to keep the peace. It felt easier in the moment, but over time, what's easier gets harder and harder. ⬇
I’ve been there. Saying “yes” when I want to say “no.”
Shrinking to fit in.
Agreeing just to keep the peace. It felt easier in the moment, but over time, what's easier gets harder and harder. ⬇
Monday mood: Dragging? Let’s flip the script.
What if Mondays weren’t the enemy but the start of something bigger?
Grab your coffee, (I'll wait) write down just ONE goal. You know you have one.
It’s your story—make today your turning point. ☕🔥
It's all you brother. Don't look elsewhere.
What if Mondays weren’t the enemy but the start of something bigger?
Grab your coffee, (I'll wait) write down just ONE goal. You know you have one.
It’s your story—make today your turning point. ☕🔥
It's all you brother. Don't look elsewhere.
November 25, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Monday mood: Dragging? Let’s flip the script.
What if Mondays weren’t the enemy but the start of something bigger?
Grab your coffee, (I'll wait) write down just ONE goal. You know you have one.
It’s your story—make today your turning point. ☕🔥
It's all you brother. Don't look elsewhere.
What if Mondays weren’t the enemy but the start of something bigger?
Grab your coffee, (I'll wait) write down just ONE goal. You know you have one.
It’s your story—make today your turning point. ☕🔥
It's all you brother. Don't look elsewhere.
"I don't want this..."
Challenge comes when we resist change, and cling to the status quo.
Do you ever say this to yourself? 👇
Challenge comes when we resist change, and cling to the status quo.
Do you ever say this to yourself? 👇
November 25, 2024 at 5:11 PM
"I don't want this..."
Challenge comes when we resist change, and cling to the status quo.
Do you ever say this to yourself? 👇
Challenge comes when we resist change, and cling to the status quo.
Do you ever say this to yourself? 👇
Sunday is your reset button.
🧘It's why I go to Zen. I need that replenishment.
It's a day for your soul.
⏸️Hit pause. Breathe. Reconnect.
What's you plan today to feel alive? 🌿
🧘It's why I go to Zen. I need that replenishment.
It's a day for your soul.
⏸️Hit pause. Breathe. Reconnect.
What's you plan today to feel alive? 🌿
November 24, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Sunday is your reset button.
🧘It's why I go to Zen. I need that replenishment.
It's a day for your soul.
⏸️Hit pause. Breathe. Reconnect.
What's you plan today to feel alive? 🌿
🧘It's why I go to Zen. I need that replenishment.
It's a day for your soul.
⏸️Hit pause. Breathe. Reconnect.
What's you plan today to feel alive? 🌿
Success isn’t about grinding 24/7.
It’s about knowing when to rest.
Use today to recharge your energy and rekindle your passion.
Because burnout doesn't build dreams. 🔋
It’s about knowing when to rest.
Use today to recharge your energy and rekindle your passion.
Because burnout doesn't build dreams. 🔋
November 23, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Success isn’t about grinding 24/7.
It’s about knowing when to rest.
Use today to recharge your energy and rekindle your passion.
Because burnout doesn't build dreams. 🔋
It’s about knowing when to rest.
Use today to recharge your energy and rekindle your passion.
Because burnout doesn't build dreams. 🔋
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." - Anne Lamott
Somewhere between doing and resting lies balance.
Step back from the noise.
Breathe. Reflect.
Right now, what matters most?
That’s your next move.
Somewhere between doing and resting lies balance.
Step back from the noise.
Breathe. Reflect.
Right now, what matters most?
That’s your next move.
November 22, 2024 at 7:33 PM
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." - Anne Lamott
Somewhere between doing and resting lies balance.
Step back from the noise.
Breathe. Reflect.
Right now, what matters most?
That’s your next move.
Somewhere between doing and resting lies balance.
Step back from the noise.
Breathe. Reflect.
Right now, what matters most?
That’s your next move.
Burnout feels like quicksand—
The harder you fight, the deeper you sink.
The way out?
Pause. Reconnect with your why.
Small steps forward will get you moving again. (and the help of friends)
"Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long."
— Michael Gungor
The harder you fight, the deeper you sink.
The way out?
Pause. Reconnect with your why.
Small steps forward will get you moving again. (and the help of friends)
"Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long."
— Michael Gungor
November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Burnout feels like quicksand—
The harder you fight, the deeper you sink.
The way out?
Pause. Reconnect with your why.
Small steps forward will get you moving again. (and the help of friends)
"Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long."
— Michael Gungor
The harder you fight, the deeper you sink.
The way out?
Pause. Reconnect with your why.
Small steps forward will get you moving again. (and the help of friends)
"Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long."
— Michael Gungor
On this Friday, please remember 1 thing:
You are not your job title.
You are so much more.
You are not your LinkedIn headline.
You are.. (time to find out)
You are not your job title.
You are so much more.
You are not your LinkedIn headline.
You are.. (time to find out)
November 22, 2024 at 4:39 PM
On this Friday, please remember 1 thing:
You are not your job title.
You are so much more.
You are not your LinkedIn headline.
You are.. (time to find out)
You are not your job title.
You are so much more.
You are not your LinkedIn headline.
You are.. (time to find out)