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The anti-alpha, family-first ecosystem. Rebuilding masculinity after trauma. ADHD, CPTSD, chronic pain survivor. Systemic critique + practical solutions. Link in bio for free resources.
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A screenshot of an essay titled "Men Are Dying. The Cure Isn't More Stoicism." The text discusses the emotional, relational, and spiritual decline of men, highlighting issues like isolation, anger, and the detrimental effects of suppressing feelings in favor of stoicism. The author shares personal experiences of stress and pain from trying to be stoic and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability for connection, healing, and strength. The essay questions societal pressures on men to hide their emotions and invites readers to reflect on their own experiences.
January 24, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'The Seasons Approach to Work' discusses the concept of work cycles based on seasonal energy and productivity patterns. The body outlines a personal experience of shifting from constant output to a seasonal planning approach, detailing four distinct seasons: Spring (Jan-Mar) for high productivity, Summer (Apr-Jun) for maintenance and family time, Fall (Jul-Sep) for refining projects, and Winter (Oct-Dec) for rest and reflection. The author emphasizes the importance of honoring natural rhythms and pacing oneself to prevent burnout, inviting readers to consider their current season and energy needs.
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'The Goal Isn't to Work Less. It's to Work Sustainably.' The text discusses the distinction between sustainable work and burnout, highlighting key points such as: sustainable work energizes versus burnout draining energy, the importance of clear boundaries in sustainable work versus the encroachment of burnout into personal life, and how sustainable work aligns with personal values unlike burnout. The author reflects on their personal experience of recovering from surgeries and restructuring their work life to prioritize health and well-being, resulting in greater productivity with fewer hours. The essay concludes with a question about what sustainable work looks like for the reader.
January 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Build Assets, Not Just Income'. The text discusses the limitations of trading time for money, explaining that there is a cap on earnings proportional to hours worked. It introduces the concept of building assets that generate value without direct labor, highlighting examples like digital products, courses, and content. The author shares personal experiences of creating content that can be accessed indefinitely and emphasizes the leverage gained by decoupling income from hours worked. The text acknowledges the initial difficulty of building assets but asserts it leads to true freedom over time. It concludes with a reflective question about what asset the reader could start building today.
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Jim Jordan has never passed the bar exam. The fact that he serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee tells you everything about how seriously today’s Republican Party takes its responsibility for legal oversight.
January 22, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'Automate Everything You Can, So You Can Focus on What You Can't.' The body content discusses the importance of automating repetitive tasks to save time and energy. The author shares personal experiences of previously spending time on manual tasks such as paying bills, scheduling social media posts, sending invoices, and tracking expenses, which felt productive but were actually busywork. They now automate these tasks, including autopay for bills, automatic savings transfers, and scheduled social media posts, resulting in more free time for meaningful activities like writing and spending time with family. The piece emphasizes that automation is a strategic choice, not laziness, and encourages readers to identify one task they could automate this week.
January 22, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'What "Exact Reciprocity" Really Means' discusses the concept of 'exact reciprocity' as advocated by 'unhumans'. The author critiques this idea by explaining that it suggests doing to opponents what they are accused of planning, framing this as fair. The essay argues that labeling progressives as threats leads to justifying extreme actions such as violence and genocide under the guise of self-defense. It highlights the dangers of these false accusations and how they create a justification for unjust political violence, emphasizing that 'exact reciprocity' is a deceptive rhetoric used by those in power to rationalize aggression.
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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A screenshot essay titled "What 'Exact Reciprocity' Really Means" critiques the concept of exact reciprocity advocated by Unhumans, where individuals retaliate against their opponents based on perceived threats. The author discusses how the book depicts progressives as planning extreme violence and societal destruction, creating a justification for preemptive aggression. Key points include: the false characterizations of opponents, the dangerous implications of claiming self-defense in response to imagined threats, and the insidious nature of these accusations. The essay concludes that exact reciprocity is a deceptive rhetorical strategy that enables political violence under the guise of defense.
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'The Power of a Great Partnership' discussing the successful business partnership between Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. It highlights how they challenged each other and grew together, encouraging readers to find their own partner who can provide honest feedback and new perspectives. The essay includes relevant hashtags: #warrenbuffett #charliemunger #partnership #success.
January 20, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'The Joy of Reading' featuring a quote stating that wise individuals consistently read. The text emphasizes that for Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, reading is integral to their lives rather than a mere hobby. It encourages readers to read daily to gain wisdom, accompanied by hashtags #warrenbuffett #charliemunger #reading #learning.
January 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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A screenshot essay with the title 'The Best Armor is Contempt' featuring a quote from Charlie Munger: 'The best armor of old age is a well-spent life preceding it.' The body text discusses Munger's contrarian views and emphasizes the importance of having a strong inner compass and thinking independently. The text encourages readers to embrace being different and to form their own opinions.
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Screenshot essay titled 'The Man Who Deserves It' featuring text that discusses Charlie Munger's belief in the importance of character and hard work. It emphasizes the idea that being reliable, trustworthy, and a lifelong learner will lead to rewards in life, concluding with a statement about deserving what one earns over time. Includes hashtags #charliemunger, #character, #wisdom, and #lifelessons.
January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Screenshot essay titled 'The Lollapalooza Effect' discussing Charlie Munger's concept where multiple psychological biases converge to produce extreme outcomes. The text highlights historical events like the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis as examples, illustrating that these crises stemmed from a combination of irrational behaviors rather than a single cause. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these underlying psychological forces to avoid being affected by such events. The body includes hashtags: #charliemunger #psychology #bias #lollapalooza.
January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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A screenshot of an essay titled 'The Iron Rule of Incentives.' The essay includes a quote by Charlie Munger stating, 'The iron rule of nature is: You get what you reward for. If you want ants to come, you put sugar on the floor.' The text discusses the belief that incentives are the most powerful force influencing human behavior. It emphasizes that understanding people's behavior can be simplified by examining their incentives. Hashtags related to the content are included: #charliemunger #incentives #psychology #behavior.
January 20, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'Consistently Not Stupid,' featuring a quote about the value of avoiding foolish decisions over seeking intelligence. The text discusses Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's investment philosophy, emphasizing the importance of minimizing mistakes rather than attempting to outsmart the market. It concludes with advice on focusing on preventing losses to ensure future gains. Hashtags include #warrenbuffett #charliemunger #investing #wisdom.
January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Screenshot essay titled 'The Art of Waiting' features text discussing Charlie Munger's philosophy on investing. It highlights the importance of patience in a fast-paced world, stating that success in investing often comes from waiting for the right opportunity rather than taking constant action. The body of the essay emphasizes that sometimes, doing nothing can be the most profitable decision. The essay concludes with hashtags related to Charlie Munger, investing, patience, and long-term investing.
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'The Multidisciplinary Mind Body' featuring a quote from Charlie Munger about the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach. The essay emphasizes the importance of learning from various fields such as psychology, history, and physics to enhance decision-making. It advises against being limited to a single area of expertise, encouraging the development of a diverse set of mental models. The closing includes hashtags #charliemunger, #mentalmodels, #learning, and #wisdom.
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'The Power of Inversion'. The essay discusses Charlie Munger's problem-solving technique of inversion, emphasizing the importance of identifying potential failures in order to achieve success. It suggests that instead of focusing solely on how to reach a goal, one should consider what actions might lead to failure and then avoid those actions. To illustrate this concept, the essay notes that to become a successful investor, one should first understand the traits of a bad investor and refrain from emulating those traits. The text encourages readers to adopt this simple yet powerful mental model that can alter their perspective on problem-solving. The hashtags at the end include #charliemunger, #inversion, #mentalmodels, and #problemsolving.
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'The Power of Inversion' discussing Charlie Munger's approach to problem-solving through the concept of inversion. The text explains that instead of focusing on how to achieve success, one should consider how to avoid failure by identifying what leads to negative outcomes. It further illustrates this idea with the example of becoming a great investor by first recognizing and avoiding the traits of a bad investor. The essay concludes by emphasizing that this simple trick can alter one's perspective. The post includes hashtags: #charliemunger, #inversion, #mentalmodels, #problemsolving.
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Screenshot essay titled 'The Power of Inversion' discussing Charlie Munger's problem-solving approach through inversion. The text explains that instead of focusing on how to achieve a goal, one should consider ways to fail in order to avoid those pitfalls. It suggests that aspiring investors should identify the traits of bad investors and refrain from those behaviors. The essay emphasizes the simplicity and effectiveness of this mental model and includes hashtags #charliemunger #inversion #mentalmodels #problemsolving.
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Screenshot essay titled 'The Power of Inversion' discussing Charlie Munger's problem-solving technique of inversion. The text emphasizes the importance of considering how to avoid failure rather than just focusing on how to achieve success. It suggests that to be a great investor, one should first identify traits of a bad investor and refrain from embodying those traits. The content highlights inversion as a simple yet impactful mental model for changing one's perspective on problem-solving. Includes hashtags: #charliemunger #inversion #mentalmodels #problemsolving.
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Late-night brain is in full gear! Someone needs to disengage it.
January 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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A screenshot essay titled 'Temperament Over Intellect' discusses the importance of emotional discipline in investing. It highlights that a successful investor prioritizes temperament over intellect and emphasizes the need to remain calm and patient in the face of market volatility and peer pressure. The text concludes with hashtags related to investing, temperament, Warren Buffett, and emotional intelligence.
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Reputation is Everything' featuring a quote by Warren Buffett: 'It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.' The text emphasizes the importance of protecting one's reputation as a valuable asset, particularly in the context of instant communication and the significance of integrity. The essay includes hashtags: #reputation, #integrity, #warrenbuffett, #businessethics.
January 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Screenshot essay titled 'The Best Investment You Can Make' features a quote about the importance of investing in oneself, emphasizing that knowledge, skills, and health are valuable assets that yield high returns throughout life. The text encourages readers to read, learn, and grow, highlighting that the returns on such investments are infinite. The essay also includes hashtags related to personal growth and self-improvement, specifically mentioning Warren Buffett and the concept of investing in oneself.
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM