good for thrift shop or carousel hagglers (like me)
https://x.com/RhysSullivan/status/1956590445011591585
https://x.com/RhysSullivan/status/1956590445011591585
X (formerly Twitter)
Rhys (@RhysSullivan) on X
Been using this line on Facebook marketplace while lowballing people and it’s a game changer
humblespace
the spiritual vacancy and feeling a lack of control over one's own life only leads to individuals seeking control in other ways - brainrot (distractions), labubu, spending habits
the Guardian
‘My buyer’s guilt is insane. It’s $1,300 on trash’: the adults addicted to blind box toys like Labubus
Grownups get thrills from opening these collectibles they buy without knowing what they’re getting – but experts warn the craze is akin to gambling
humblespace
long degeneracy is your college friend sports betting. long degeneracy is your uncle trading options. long degeneracy is your participation in an online community instead of an irl one. these trends are modern efficiency applied to human nature - the shortest…
long degeneracy is people engaging in gambling disguised as a cute soft toy
a blind box gacha system
a blind box gacha system
humblespace
from my current read "Maxims for Thinking Analytically" sounds very similar to region beta paradox which I've covered here: https://t.me/humblespace/67
Maxim 19:
Make pleasure-enhancing decisions long in advance, to increase the utility of anticipation
Anticipation of a future reward/event can sometimes be more gratifying than the experience. By planning ahead, you maximize anticipation utility which results in more happiness.
Make pleasure-enhancing decisions long in advance, to increase the utility of anticipation
Anticipation of a future reward/event can sometimes be more gratifying than the experience. By planning ahead, you maximize anticipation utility which results in more happiness.
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creativity thrives on constraints, not options
https://x.com/thejayalto/status/1958225481108775201?s=46
https://x.com/thejayalto/status/1958225481108775201?s=46
X (formerly Twitter)
Jay Alto (@theJayAlto) on X
constraints are the real life limitless pill. use timers. set deadlines. have a word count. impose a budget. pick a medium. establish a cutoff time. use random prompts. post something every day. limit your tools. creativity thrives on constraints, not options.
to be forced onto the risk curve
https://x.com/zoomyzoomm/status/1959014602530070820?s=46&t=nluSw7cwYGx8zFxfoYi5Iw
https://x.com/zoomyzoomm/status/1959014602530070820?s=46&t=nluSw7cwYGx8zFxfoYi5Iw
Forwarded from The Kobeissi Letter
The longest bear market:
The US Dollar’s purchasing power.
Over the last 100 years, the US Dollar has lost -95% of its purchasing power.
Since 2000, the US Dollar has lost over -40% of its purchasing power.
Own assets or be left behind. https://t.co/x8FgimjfCx
(@TheKobeissiLetter)
The US Dollar’s purchasing power.
Over the last 100 years, the US Dollar has lost -95% of its purchasing power.
Since 2000, the US Dollar has lost over -40% of its purchasing power.
Own assets or be left behind. https://t.co/x8FgimjfCx
(@TheKobeissiLetter)