Lily Raya
@lilyraya.bsky.social
✦ Addicted to the sun, coffee, and ambitious to-do lists
✦ Here for books & big ideas
✦ Sharing my experiments in business and entrepreneurship
✦ Here for books & big ideas
✦ Sharing my experiments in business and entrepreneurship
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Lily Raya
@lilyraya.bsky.social
· Oct 27
Let's normalize observing and talking about business like a scientist, not a motivational speaker.
I think I’ve watched too many TED Talks.
Even in my sleep, I close my eyes and—boom—another one starts.
Now my dreams have opening slides.
people are walking on red circles, minimal lighting, saying:,
“How REM cycles can change the world.” 💀
Sir, I’m asleep. Stop inspiring me. 😭
Even in my sleep, I close my eyes and—boom—another one starts.
Now my dreams have opening slides.
people are walking on red circles, minimal lighting, saying:,
“How REM cycles can change the world.” 💀
Sir, I’m asleep. Stop inspiring me. 😭
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
I think I’ve watched too many TED Talks.
Even in my sleep, I close my eyes and—boom—another one starts.
Now my dreams have opening slides.
people are walking on red circles, minimal lighting, saying:,
“How REM cycles can change the world.” 💀
Sir, I’m asleep. Stop inspiring me. 😭
Even in my sleep, I close my eyes and—boom—another one starts.
Now my dreams have opening slides.
people are walking on red circles, minimal lighting, saying:,
“How REM cycles can change the world.” 💀
Sir, I’m asleep. Stop inspiring me. 😭
Every failed experiment is just data. Same applies to startups.
January 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Every failed experiment is just data. Same applies to startups.
Dieting rule # 47: Never visit relatives with a sweet tooth.
My grandmother baked a cake “just because.”
Now I’m tracking macros and emotional damage.
My grandmother baked a cake “just because.”
Now I’m tracking macros and emotional damage.
December 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Dieting rule # 47: Never visit relatives with a sweet tooth.
My grandmother baked a cake “just because.”
Now I’m tracking macros and emotional damage.
My grandmother baked a cake “just because.”
Now I’m tracking macros and emotional damage.
My YouTube Wrapped exposed how many rabbit holes I willingly jumped into this year.
December 30, 2025 at 9:43 AM
My YouTube Wrapped exposed how many rabbit holes I willingly jumped into this year.
Spotify Wrapped is proof that music knows us better than most people do.
December 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Spotify Wrapped is proof that music knows us better than most people do.
Didn’t realize how much I used ChatGPT until I saw my year summarized.
This feels oddly personal.
www.chatgpt.com?q=YourYearWi...
This feels oddly personal.
www.chatgpt.com?q=YourYearWi...
December 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Didn’t realize how much I used ChatGPT until I saw my year summarized.
This feels oddly personal.
www.chatgpt.com?q=YourYearWi...
This feels oddly personal.
www.chatgpt.com?q=YourYearWi...
My 2025 reading list is up on #GoodreadsYearInBooks 📖 13,122 pages read and I still feel like there’s so much more to learn.
www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...
www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...
Goodreads 2025 Year in Books
Check out My 2025 Year in Books on Goodreads!
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December 30, 2025 at 7:48 AM
My 2025 reading list is up on #GoodreadsYearInBooks 📖 13,122 pages read and I still feel like there’s so much more to learn.
www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...
www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...
I’m financially responsible… until it comes to gift shopping.
Then I turn into Santa with zero fiscal discipline.
Then I turn into Santa with zero fiscal discipline.
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I’m financially responsible… until it comes to gift shopping.
Then I turn into Santa with zero fiscal discipline.
Then I turn into Santa with zero fiscal discipline.
I swear every family has one person who weaponizes food guilt.
“Just taste it.” “You never eat my food anymore.” “Do you even love me?”
“Just taste it.” “You never eat my food anymore.” “Do you even love me?”
December 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I swear every family has one person who weaponizes food guilt.
“Just taste it.” “You never eat my food anymore.” “Do you even love me?”
“Just taste it.” “You never eat my food anymore.” “Do you even love me?”
Is it just me or does buying gifts for other people hit harder than retail therapy?
Like, serotonin with a side of bankruptcy.
Like, serotonin with a side of bankruptcy.
December 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Is it just me or does buying gifts for other people hit harder than retail therapy?
Like, serotonin with a side of bankruptcy.
Like, serotonin with a side of bankruptcy.
Luck favors the consistent, not the lucky.
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Luck favors the consistent, not the lucky.
Dieting is easy until someone you love makes dessert.
Now I’m standing in front of my sister’s cake, flexing my willpower while dying inside.
whispering, “Temptation, be gone.”
I said no to her!
She looked at me like I rejected her soul, not just dessert.
Now I’m standing in front of my sister’s cake, flexing my willpower while dying inside.
whispering, “Temptation, be gone.”
I said no to her!
She looked at me like I rejected her soul, not just dessert.
December 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Dieting is easy until someone you love makes dessert.
Now I’m standing in front of my sister’s cake, flexing my willpower while dying inside.
whispering, “Temptation, be gone.”
I said no to her!
She looked at me like I rejected her soul, not just dessert.
Now I’m standing in front of my sister’s cake, flexing my willpower while dying inside.
whispering, “Temptation, be gone.”
I said no to her!
She looked at me like I rejected her soul, not just dessert.
Seriously, this year should be named "things I never thought could happen" kind of year.
December 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Seriously, this year should be named "things I never thought could happen" kind of year.
Strategy is geometry. the shortest path between reality and results.
Too bad life keeps adding random curves, detours, and speed bumps.
reality might look like a toddler with scissors cutting your lines into chaotic shapes.
but always try to aim straight
Too bad life keeps adding random curves, detours, and speed bumps.
reality might look like a toddler with scissors cutting your lines into chaotic shapes.
but always try to aim straight
December 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Strategy is geometry. the shortest path between reality and results.
Too bad life keeps adding random curves, detours, and speed bumps.
reality might look like a toddler with scissors cutting your lines into chaotic shapes.
but always try to aim straight
Too bad life keeps adding random curves, detours, and speed bumps.
reality might look like a toddler with scissors cutting your lines into chaotic shapes.
but always try to aim straight
Most “overnight success” stories start with five years of nobody caring.
December 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Most “overnight success” stories start with five years of nobody caring.
travel and reading basically do the same thing: they stretch your perspective in different directions.
December 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
travel and reading basically do the same thing: they stretch your perspective in different directions.
Business is math plus storytelling.
The equation only works if both sides balance.
The equation only works if both sides balance.
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Business is math plus storytelling.
The equation only works if both sides balance.
The equation only works if both sides balance.
When you start measuring your energy like your money, life gets clearer.
Budget your focus as carefully as your cash.
Budget your focus as carefully as your cash.
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
When you start measuring your energy like your money, life gets clearer.
Budget your focus as carefully as your cash.
Budget your focus as carefully as your cash.
Clean eating is easy until your cousin walks in with warm brownies and childhood memories. 🍫
December 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Clean eating is easy until your cousin walks in with warm brownies and childhood memories. 🍫
The only AI assistant I want:
“Good morning. I’ve canceled that unnecessary meeting, brewed your coffee the way you like it, and drafted three polite emails that sound confident but not aggressive.”
“Good morning. I’ve canceled that unnecessary meeting, brewed your coffee the way you like it, and drafted three polite emails that sound confident but not aggressive.”
December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The only AI assistant I want:
“Good morning. I’ve canceled that unnecessary meeting, brewed your coffee the way you like it, and drafted three polite emails that sound confident but not aggressive.”
“Good morning. I’ve canceled that unnecessary meeting, brewed your coffee the way you like it, and drafted three polite emails that sound confident but not aggressive.”
Writing is chemistry.
You mix thoughts, paper, and caffeine... hoping the reaction produces something powerful enough to change people's minds or win a Nobel Prize in storytelling.
Some reactions ignite revolutions.
Others just smell like burnt toast.
You mix thoughts, paper, and caffeine... hoping the reaction produces something powerful enough to change people's minds or win a Nobel Prize in storytelling.
Some reactions ignite revolutions.
Others just smell like burnt toast.
December 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Writing is chemistry.
You mix thoughts, paper, and caffeine... hoping the reaction produces something powerful enough to change people's minds or win a Nobel Prize in storytelling.
Some reactions ignite revolutions.
Others just smell like burnt toast.
You mix thoughts, paper, and caffeine... hoping the reaction produces something powerful enough to change people's minds or win a Nobel Prize in storytelling.
Some reactions ignite revolutions.
Others just smell like burnt toast.
Productivity tip: half of your to-do list doesn’t deserve to exist.
December 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Productivity tip: half of your to-do list doesn’t deserve to exist.
Rational thinking is the new charisma.
December 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Rational thinking is the new charisma.
In 100 years, future kids will ask:
“Wait… people argued about robot takeover?”
And their AI babysitter will answer: “Yes, sweetie. It was adorable. They also thought crypto would make everyone billionaires.”
“Wait… people argued about robot takeover?”
And their AI babysitter will answer: “Yes, sweetie. It was adorable. They also thought crypto would make everyone billionaires.”
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
In 100 years, future kids will ask:
“Wait… people argued about robot takeover?”
And their AI babysitter will answer: “Yes, sweetie. It was adorable. They also thought crypto would make everyone billionaires.”
“Wait… people argued about robot takeover?”
And their AI babysitter will answer: “Yes, sweetie. It was adorable. They also thought crypto would make everyone billionaires.”
Entrepreneurship feels like juggling flaming swords while people on the sidelines yell “work-life balance!”
December 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Entrepreneurship feels like juggling flaming swords while people on the sidelines yell “work-life balance!”