Friday State of the Union - April 21st 2023

Here’s the thing: everyone has a vote in November, butthere’s a vote that matters every single day — the vote you cast with your dollars. Own the stock, own the voice.We talk about democracy at the ballot box, but the stockmarket is a democracy too — a democracy of ownership.The big players have the loudest voices, but if enough of usown our piece, we all have a say.Historically, widespread ownership (like index funds) hasgiven everyday people a slice of the economy.Did you know that just owning the S&P 500 over decadeshas outperformed most active funds?When you buy shares, you’re not just saving — you’re stakinga claim in the future of the country.#OwnTheDamnStock

Im just tired of people not having the same thoughts or ideas feel the need to be emotionally violent. Its an emotional reaction, and im kind of here to tell everyone about how i feel about that.

I go over this weeks emotional, what appeared to be sell off and what stocks i am currently in. It goes without saying that this is not financial advise, but rather an illustration of how i move money.

In this episode, we unpack the latest market moves from Friday and Monday and what non-advisory steps to consider next. We then dive into the U.S.-China trade tensions and the broader implications for everyone. Finally, we reflect on how society pushes kids to act like adults while letting adults get away with acting like kids—and why emotional intelligence is the missing piece.#YOTC #YearOfTHECow #MarketDiscipline #TradeWars #USChina #MacroMoves #EnergyIsTheLimiter #AIandEnergy #WarpCoreEconomics #BridgeCrewModel #StoicCapital

Everyone says the world’s too dangerous to raise kids — but the numbers tell a different story. From ancient childbirth to modern medicine, this episode pulls back the curtain on how far we’ve come and why today is, statistically, the safest time in human history to be a parent. Fear sells, but history humbles us.

Shedeur Sanders went from a projected top NFL draft pick to third-string quarterback on the most dysfunctional franchise in sports — the Cleveland Browns. His story isn’t about talent; it’s about perception, discipline, and the cost of distraction.In this episode, we use Shedeur as a case study for life: how you carry yourself matters as much as what you can do. From the locker room to the workplace to relationships, being received as a distraction can derail even the most gifted. Talent opens the door, but energy and discipline keep you in the room.Funny, sharp, and unapologetic — this is a lesson in why being benched isn’t always about ability, and how to avoid “third-string energy” in your own life.

This episode unpacks the double-edged world of imposters — the ones inside your head, and the ones posing as friends around you. We’ll break down the difference between imposter syndrome and imposter friends, why both can sabotage your growth, and how to self-diagnose the signs in yourself and your circle. It’s about cutting through doubt, spotting pretenders, and protecting your confidence.

Every conflict has a core question. For Israel, it’s not borders, not settlements, not politics. It’s survival. Does Israel have the right to exist? The way you answer that question doesn’t just shape the Middle East — it shapes how you see freedom, sovereignty, and human dignity everywhere else.

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Is AI really coming for your job, or is this justanother hype cycle. AI requires compute, energy, and training pipelines. Training GPT-4 level models can use ~1,000 MWh—enough to power 90 U.S. homes for a year.Investor sentiment drives valuations. Nvidia’s P/E >40 vs. S&P 500 avg ~20 shows hype is baked in.Regulation: SEC disclosures require firms to report AI risks; FTC investigates deceptive AI marketing. Energy regulators flag grid strain as adoption accelerates.