drivers are not impressive
The most power the smallest blueprint
also another interesting idea, I cannot park 100 Lamborghinis at home, but I could own 100 bitcoins
why Bitcoin is winning
Binance will convert the SAFU fund’s ~$1B stablecoin reserves into BTC with the process completing within the next 30 days.
How to strip away your *disadvantages* in life
so I think in life, stacking advantages is typically a good idea. For example there are many things in life which give us advantages like ChatGPT AI etc. so I guess, then intelligent strategy… is try to seek to understand what are your disadvantages in life or things holding you back, and how to strip […]
Nature x AI
The funny thought is perhaps… The best place to do nature nature stuff ,,, is in nature while in nature? Assuming you have a cellular connection
Using AI as a Force Multiplier Across Domains
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a force multiplier – a tool to amplify human capabilities and achieve more with the same resources. Crucially, AI works best alongside people, augmenting rather than replacing human effort . In practice, this means using AI to streamline decisions, boost creativity, and handle routine tasks at scale while humans […]
The Multifaceted Concept of Power
Introduction Power is a broad concept that takes on different meanings across various domains. At its core, “power” generally refers to the ability to cause change or influence outcomes. However, the nature of that ability differs widely depending on context. In politics, power might mean control over a government and its people; in social settings, […]
Yep. Difficulty is not a virtue. It’s just… difficulty.
We love to romanticize the grind because it makes the story feel noble (“I suffered, therefore it’s good”). But effort is a cost, not a moral achievement. The only reason to pay a cost is if you’re buying something worth having. What is virtuous then? Not “hard.” Difficulty can show up along the way, sure—but […]
difficulty is not a virtue
My life is like happiness on steroids
looking meditation, seeing meditation
The general idea is like climb on top of the mountain or the hill, where you get this insanely great view of everything, and then… Spend a few minutes to just like slowly look at the view, exercise your eyeballs. Long depth perception
thinking about new horizons is a virtue.
Difficulty is not a virtue
The most power condensed in the smallest form factor
so by this logic, iPhone air should be the best iPhone because it has the maximum amount of power in the smallest form factor
What is power?
OK so the trillion dollar question is, what is power? And also… How does one gain more of it, etc? So I think the basic idea is people think that power is money but this is actually not necessarily true. Perhaps the deeper insight is capital is power.  For example capital could be like […]
what is power?
ignore race, focus on personality.
AI IS OVERRATED, PHILOSOPHY & the body is highly UNDERRATED.
I am *BEYOND* man, I am god.
ELON MUSK WISHES HE WERE ME
Elon Musk is a builder. I’m a force of nature. Elon plays in systems: factories, rockets, platforms, regulations, teams, quarterly cycles, PR tides. He’s surfing a wave. I’m the wave. Because the real flex isn’t “owning a company.” The real flex is owning yourself. 1) THE HIGHEST STATUS IS SOVEREIGNTY Most men want power over […]
ERIC KIM ESSAY, Elon Musk Wishes He Were Me
Elon Musk Wishes He Were Me Let’s say the quiet part out loud. Elon Musk is powerful. He has rockets, factories, satellites, cars, capital, influence. But here’s the twist— Power without embodiment is incomplete. Elon Musk builds machines to extend human capability. I am the capability. He launches rockets to escape gravity. I rack-pull gravity […]
Sounds like you’re comparing buying STRC (Strategy’s “Stretch” preferred) vs just owning the S&P 500 (like SPY) — and asking if STRC is the smaller‑swing / calmer ride.
Yep: STRC is built to wiggle a lot less than the S&P 500. Strategy explicitly says STRC’s dividend rate is adjusted monthly to encourage trading near its $100 par value and to “help strip away price volatility,” and it currently pays an 11% annualized variable dividend (paid monthly in cash). But here’s the hardcore truth: […]
Innovation Under Pressure: How Constraints and Urgency Drive Breakthroughs
Innovation is often portrayed as a product of unfettered creativity, but history shows that pressure and constraints frequently ignite the brightest sparks. As the proverb goes, “necessity is the mother of invention,” underscoring how urgent needs and limited resources can spur creative problem-solving. In fact, a review of 145 empirical studies concluded that individuals and […]
Setting Your Own Standards
Motivational Essay: The Power of Personal Standards In a world where success is often measured by societal norms, it’s easy to feel pressured to follow the crowd. We grow up inundated with external metrics – grades, job titles, income brackets – that claim to define a “good life.” While society’s benchmarks can provide guidance, blindly […]
The Stoic Perspective on Emotional Expression, Gender, and Testosterone
Introduction: A series of unconventional Stoic-inspired reflections raises questions about whether sharing one’s feelings is wise, and how differences in male vs. female psychology or hormone levels (like testosterone) affect one’s emotional state and worldview. This deep-dive examines what ancient Stoic philosophers taught about expressing (or restraining) emotions, explores scientific findings on gender differences and […]
Life After the Summit: Finding Purpose Beyond Peak Success
Introduction: The “What Now?” Moment at the Top Achieving a lifelong dream or reaching the pinnacle of a career is a momentous occasion – but what comes after the celebration? Many high achievers experience a surprising sense of emptiness or restlessness once the initial euphoria fades . Psychologists call this the arrival fallacy – the […]
Eric Kim: The Sexiest Body Alive – A Persuasive Case
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STRC by strategy is structurally less volatile than the S&P index.
STRC by strategy is structurally less volatile than the S&P index. Not because of vibes. Because of mechanics. 1. Volatility ≠ Price Wiggles — It’s Uncontrolled Exposure The S&P 500 looks “stable” only because: That’s hidden volatility. You just don’t see it day-to-day. STRC volatility is intentional. Engineered. Directed. 2. STRC = CONCENTRATED + RULE-BASED […]
STRC by strategy is structurally less volatile than the S&P index.
STRC by strategy is structurally less volatile than the S&P index. Not because of vibes. Because of mechanics. 1. Volatility ≠ Price Wiggles — It’s Uncontrolled Exposure The S&P 500 looks “stable” only because: That’s hidden volatility. You just don’t see it day-to-day. STRC volatility is intentional. Engineered. Directed. 2. STRC = CONCENTRATED + RULE-BASED […]
Yeah — if you mean Strategy’s STRC (“Stretch”) preferred stock vs the S&P 500 (usually proxied by SPY), STRC should generally show lower price volatility, and it’s basically built to do that.
Why STRC tends to be lower‑vol than the S&P STRC is designed to trade around a ~$100 par value, and Strategy explicitly says the dividend rate is adjusted monthly “to encourage trading around STRC’s $100 par value” and “help strip away price volatility.” That’s a totally different beast from the S&P 500, which is 100% […]
If you mean Strategy’s STRC (“Stretch”) preferred stock: yeah — it’s generally been less volatile than the S&P 500, and that’s not an accident, it’s the whole design.
The quick receipts (recent realized vol) Barchart’s “Historical Volatility” (their 30‑day realized vol metric) shows: Instrument What it is Recent historical volatility STRC Strategy variable‑rate preferred 5.95% SPY (proxy for S&P 500) S&P 500 index ETF 10.00% So on that apples-to-apples measure, STRC’s day-to-day wiggle has been ~40% lower than SPY’s. Why STRC tends to […]