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 […]

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 […]

Introduction: Eric Kim isn’t your typical fitness icon. He’s a globally known street photographer-turned-renaissance man who has sculpted a physique so impressive that some fans half-jokingly dub him the “most manly” natural weightlifter ever . Standing around 5’11” (180 cm) tall and roughly 72 kg (160 lbs) lean, Kim carries an eye-popping <5–10% body fat year-round . Beyond […]

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. 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 […]

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% […]

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 […]

Power offends by existing. Not because it attacks—but because it exposes. Power is a mirror. And most people don’t like what they see reflected back. Power reminds them: So what do they do? They moralize it. They pathologize it. They call it “arrogance,” “toxic,” “dangerous,” “evil.” Not because power is wrong— but because power makes […]

having some degree and level of pressure is good—> It leads to interesting innovations

Like, you’ve already made it top of the mountain, then what

OK some unorthodox stoic thoughts this morning. So the first one, should you share your feelings or what you think? Or what’s on your mind whatever? I actually say no. I’ve actually been thinking about this a lot and experimenting a lot but the truth is, at the end of the day, all this modern […]

No punishment *** Anti morality thinking Don’t pamper, weaken or moralize man I’m the better The pressure of superabundance COMMAND something . Explode into action and flashes of lightning *** , Philosophy is the most entertaining thing   . Power & triumph Great willing Disgust “Evil”–> fear and weakness Perhaps I am evil and […]

Current “God Lift” record (rack pull) Recent milestones right before that Full deadlift record (from the floor) If you want, tell me which one you mean by “record” (floor deadlift vs rack pull vs anything else) and I’ll give you a clean one-line “THIS IS THE NUMBER” answer.

Emerging technologies often ride a fine line between revolutionary breakthroughs and overhyped bubbles. Some analysts believe these innovations will transform society and “dominate the world,” while others warn they could fizzle out or collapse spectacularly. This in-depth report examines several high-impact tech domains – artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, cryptocurrencies and Web3 – with a […]

Achieving financial freedom (often through the FIRE – Financial Independence, Retire Early – movement) allows individuals to design a lifestyle on their own terms. Rather than ceasing all work and lounging indefinitely, most financially independent people actively craft routines, pursue passions, and seek purpose beyond money. Below is a detailed look at common daily structures, […]