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Meet trading legend Kristjan Kullamägi.
He left bioengineering school to become a master trader...
And grew his account from a few thousand to over $100M.
He's one of my personal heroes and I spent 3 weeks dissecting his streams and blogs.
Here's what I've learned:
I’m from Germany.
We have a dark history.
This is Joseph Göbbels, the cult creator and architect of the nazi propaganda machine.
Here are the 7 tactics he used to brainwash a whole nation - so we prevent something like WW2 from ever happening again:
I'm 26.
10 of those 26 years were wasted chasing pleasure and dopamine hits - just to escape reality.
Alan Watts' teachings were my key to understanding presence...
Here are 9 profound lessons - so they can change yours as well:
This is Pablo Escobar.
He made $21.9 Billion.
Per Year.
Selling Cocaine.
He’s a notorious drug lord and mobster.
But did you know he was a wanna-be political reformer?
And of course, a marketing and sales genius?
Here are 7 lessons we can learn from him:
2. Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
The Nazi propaganda machine leveraged the power of repetition -
in making a lie seem like a truth.
By constantly bombarding the public with the same messages,
While the context is different, understanding these mechanisms will help understand how social media audience building works.
1. Creating a Common Enemy
Goebbels was a master at crafting the image of a common enemy.
You're depressed because you lack emotional awareness.
Your emotions are responsible for 95% of your perceived quality of life.
If you're constantly fighting battles in your head, this technique is for you:
3. Appealing to Emotions
Goebbels' propaganda often bypassed rational arguments in favor of stirring strong emotions.
Fear, pride, and hatred were leveraged to manipulate public opinion and justify cruelty.
He united people under a banner of hatred against an "other."
This technique simplified complex socio-economic issues into a narrative:
Us versus them.
Sometimes, to move forward, we must take a step back into the darker chapters of our history.
We’ll examine the sophisticated propaganda machine of Nazi Germany, orchestrated by Joseph Goebbels.
It's a reminder of the power of media and the impact of persuasive communication.
5. Cult of Personality
Goebbels crafted a cult of personality around Hitler, portraying him as the nation’s savior.
This idolization made it difficult for many to question his policies, regardless of their moral implications.
Dopamine is running your life.
Or ruining it.
The difference between successful people and losers is where they get their dopamine hits from.
Here are 7 key lessons about dopamine - so you can join the winning crowd:
4. Omnipresent Media
The Nazis were pioneers in using the latest media technologies of their time
—radio, film, and print—
to ensure their message was omnipresent.
6. Controlling the Narrative
The Nazi regime was adept at controlling the narrative, often rewriting facts to fit their agenda.
This manipulation of truth created a distorted reality where the regime's actions seemed justified.
How to overcome any addiction or bad habit by yourself and recover for good:
(This is how I overcame bulimia, stopped wasting my days playing video games, and stopped smoking)
This saturation of Nazi ideology made alternative viewpoints unrecognizable.
Current Parallel: Omnipresent narratives similarly drown out dissenting voices.
7. Visuals and Symbols
Nazi propaganda extensively used powerful visuals and symbols to evoke a sense of unity and national pride.
These symbols became deeply ingrained in the German identity during the regime.
We lost a legend.
Daniel Kahneman won the Nobel Prize in 2002 - literally for telling mankind how to think.
(or stop being stupid)
Here are 10 thinking traps leading to bad decisions...
So you can get better outcomes in all areas of life:
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I’m from Germany.
We have a dark history.
This is Joseph Göbbels, the cult creator and architect of the nazi propaganda machine.
Here are the 7 tactics he used to brainwash a whole nation - so we prevent something like WW2 from ever happening again:
Fear (of failure) kills more dreams than actual failure ever will.
Your irrational fears are holding you back from achieving:
...everything.
I don't want you to be crippled by fear ever again.
Here's the solution to this problem:
1. The Present Is All You Have
Watts emphasized living fully in the now, the only moment we ever truly possess.
Embrace the present.
Let go of past regrets and future anxieties.
Life is a series of present moments to be experienced.
All you ever have is now.
The first Podcaster (without a Podcast):
Napoleon Hill.
He spent 20 years interviewing the top 1% of the 1920's.
But his best interview was the one with the devil himself - published as the book "Outwitting The Devil".
Here are 7 tactics to outwit the devil in ourselves:
Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from the mafia.
I recently rewatched The Godfather.
Here are 7 lessons from the godfather himself, Vito Corleone, about life and business:
If you can't focus while doing work - you have no chance of succeeding.
Let's change that.
Here are 5 tactics I use every day to have a laser-like focus and knock out tasks in record time:
I went from being a:
- Depressed
- Anxious
- Addicted
Loser
(bulimia, smoking, video games,… - just to name a few)
to graduating as best of class at an elite business school and a job in strategy consulting for the financial sector.
I have immersed myself in:
-
2. You Are the Universe Experiencing Itself
One of Watts' most profound teachings is the interconnectedness of all things.
Recognize yourself as an expression of the universe.
Feel connected to everything around you.
Understand that you are both the observer and the observed.
4. Life as Play
He likened life to a game or a dance, meant to be experienced fully, rather than a problem to be solved.
Approach life with playfulness.
Engage with the world creatively.
Find joy in the process, not just the outcomes.
Robert Greene's books teach you more about human psychology than any degree or course.
He's my favorite author.
I've spent countless hours - dissecting his best work...
So you can understand human psychology better than any psychology professor in just 3 minutes:
What do Billionaires -
like Ray Dalio or Warren Buffet
and thriving creators/marketers
like Dan Koe or Sam Ovens have in common?
(𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙚, 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝)
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀.
Here's all you need to know:
This is Cal Newport.
His job: Telling smart people how to get shit done - maximizing their productivity so they can earn more $.
He disrupted the whole knowledge work sector.
Here are 7 insights that rewired my brain to knock out tasks in record time (and do the same for you)
Dopamine.
It's running your life.
Or it's ruining your life.
I suffered from multiple addictions throughout my life, eating disorders such as bulimia were the hardest ones.
But understanding dopamine was key for me.
These 5 concepts help you use it for you, not against you:
Everyone wants to make money while having fun.
This is the holy grail of living the good life.
But how to actually do this?
To solve this problem for myself - and luckily for you as well,
I created the 3P Framework.
Let's dive in.
Meet "The Trillion Dollar Coach", Bill Campbell.
He mentored Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin and revolutionized Silicon Valley.
Here are his 9 key methods used to shape some of the most valuable companies:
5. The Importance of Uncertainty
Watts taught that uncertainty is inherent to the nature of reality.
Embrace the unknown.
Recognize that certainty is an illusion.
Find peace in the mystery of life.
Accepting uncertainty can lead to a more adventurous and fulfilling life.
This is Russell Brunson.
He's the Godfather of Digital Marketing.
He sold over 3.000.000$ worth of products in ONE 90-minute presentation.
I dissected his "Secrets" books trilogy.
Here are 9 lessons - so you can become the next digital sales wizard:
I grew to 4146 followers and went viral 3x since I committed to writing in January.
But I'm standing on the shoulders of giants.
Here are the 5 most important lessons I have learned - from the best of the best in the game:
I grew to over 1600 followers within just 3 months in which I started taking my creator journey seriously - and achieved a significant financial milestone today.
All of this got me confused - so I reflected on it and want to share some valuable lessons here with you:
My
Dopamine will take over your life if you let it.
Billion-dollar companies and the whole food industry are fighting against you - and try to keep you hooked.
Andrew Huberman and Anna Lembke helped us use dopamine to our advantage, not enslavement.
Here's how:
6. Letting Go of Control
Trying to control everything is futile and exhausting, according to Watts.
Learn to let go.
Trust the flow of life.
Relinquish the need for control.
This surrender opens the door to peace and contentment.
I've been in a rut since May.
Life feels stagnant, and you’re stuck, depressed, and angry about the world.
But we’ve all been there.
...The good news is, you can turn things around.
Here are 7 actionable steps to help you get back on track:
You're struggling to find lasting happiness because you don't know yourself.
Leo Gura was my gateway to personal development 8 years ago.
His teachings have a quality and depth that is unmatched on YouTube.
Here are my 7 key takeaways so you don't have to watch his 529 videos:
Do you keep losing the battle against your vices?
There's a secret weapon you can use to take control.
Use these 7 simple steps to maintain your good habits:
HOW TO CHANGE
this is the only guide to fix your habits you will ever need
When we want to change our behavior, there are 3 levels where we can do so.
Outcomes: changing your results, e.g. losing weight. Most of the goals you set are at this level
Process: changing your
7. The Nature of Change.
Change is the only constant, and Watts encouraged embracing it.
Flow with change.
See the beauty in impermanence.
Adapt and grow with life’s ebbs and flows.
Recognizing and accepting change is key to mental resilience and mental health.
3. The Illusion of Ego
Watts argued that the ego, our sense of separate self, is an illusion.
Question the boundaries of your identity
Recognize the ego as a social construct.
Embrace the interconnectedness of life.
Liberate yourself from the confines of individualism.
Do you want to charge higher prices?
Then, you have to differentiate yourself.
Building a strong brand is essential to increase the perceived value of ... anything.
Here are 7 steps to help you level up your branding game and stand out.
Self-awareness is the meta-skill every ambitious person needs.
It helps you to get rid of bad habits and achieve lasting behavior change.
This is the definite guide to cultivating it - so you can become the person you wish to become:
The secret to overcoming addiction?
The willingness to endure discomfort.
Your addiction is there to numb the pain.
You need to feel the discomfort, embrace it, learn from it and let it guide you towards recovery.
How Sören quit smoking after 16 years without relapse:
This is about Sören.
A former smoker.
Sören is expecting a son this summer
He wanted to be the best Dad he could be
so he decided to change his life.
Here’s how he did it:
The single biggest reason why you don't achieve your goals is your lack of clarity on how to.
Let's change that.
Here are 6 steps to get clarity so you can take action and get ahead of 99% of people.
I have worked with top management from some of the largest German banks.
(Besides being a Performance Coach, I also work as a Strategy Consultant for the finance sector)
Here are 7 essential lessons about Business Strategy - so you can take your own business to the next level:
Your Sales Funnel is the engine of your Business.
Yet, Funnel Design is confusing.
Gurus charge multiple thousands for this stuff.
I took two weeks to study it in-depth so you don’t have to - and can build your own -
without selling a kidney to pay a marketing Guru:
No energy, slight depression, or just feeling down?
Serotonin is the missing link.
It plays a key role in mood regulation, well-being, and happiness.
Here are 7 ways to boost your serotonin levels naturally - so you can feel like a functional human being again:
8. The Unity of Opposites
Watts explored the concept that opposites are fundamentally interconnected.
Understand that opposites define each other
See the harmony in duality.
Appreciate the balance of life.
Everything is a component of a bigger system.
Self-awareness is THE Meta-skill to:
- Change yourself for the better
- Notice unproductive patterns
- Cultivate focus to get work done
Also, It allows us to understand our strengths weaknesses, and values.
Here's how to become more self-aware - with 5 techniques:
Andrew Tate is one of the most controversial figures on the Internet.
But no matter if you like or hate him - there is a lot to learn from him.
Here are 8 Principles that
@cobratate
taught me:
Be Focused in a World Full of Distractions:
- Practice mindful activities to train your focus
- Organize your workspace to minimize distractions
- Leverage time-blocking techniques like the Pomodoro technique
In a world of temptations, focus is your secret weapon.
30 Second Lifehack for improving Focus and Mental Health:
Disable FaceID!
The extra hassle of unlocking your phone by code will break the habit of subconsciously reaching for it.
It requires your intentional activity to unlock it now.
Walking is the new meditation.
It's almost like a cult.
Everyone and their mom posts about walking.
Honestly, I think it's boring.
But that's why it works.
Let me explain:
Jordan Peterson's 448-page book "12 Rules for Life" is one of the most influential works in the self-improvement space.
I recently re-read this masterpiece and present you the key takeaways in 2 minutes so you don't have to read for 20+ hours:
Your perfect day is not built on big decisions.
No.
It's built on the small choices you make each hour:
- What you eat
- How you move
- Who you interact with
- What content you consume
The little details matter.
9. Finding Who You Really Are
The journey to self-discovery was central to Watts' teachings.
Ask yourself who you are.
Explore your inner depths.
Realize your connection to the universe.
Self-discovery leads to a profound sense of peace and belonging.
The "just good enough" trap:
- Looking just good enough to not hate yourself
- Making just good enough money to be comfortable
- Having just good enough relationships to not freak out
The trap makes you waste your life without realizing it because it just didn't hurt bad
Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will.
It is a natural emotion that can hold us back from
Achieving anything.
It's important to understand our fears and where they stem from.
I don't want you to be crippled by fear ever again, that's why I wrote this thread for you:
Here are 5 habits I cultivated to make myself more productive:
- Prioritizing tasks
- Eliminating distractions
- Taking regular breaks
- Implementing time-blocking
- Practicing gratitude daily
Apply them in your life, and see the difference.
It was a calculated move to build a brand that resonated with loyalty and protection, despite his illegal activities.
Lesson for Today:** Your brand is more than your product or service; it's the story and values you represent.
What do Matrix, Star Wars, Toy Story, Pirates of the Caribbean, 300, and Iron Man have in common?
They follow Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey" framework.
Here are 12 steps to write incredible stories so you can write the next blockbuster movie script, thread, or novel:
Two of the most successful creators in the X game are
@dickiebush
and
@Nicolascole77
I took a deep dive into their content and strategy, researched their methods, and analyzed their profiles.
Time to learn something and "steal like an artist":
👇
Are you running your business solo or working with a small team as a leader?
Your performance = Your business's performance.
Optimize your:
- Habits
- Productivity
- Self-management skills
To optimize your business.
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How much money you make is heavily impacted by your mental clarity.
Here are 6 steps on how to improve your mental clarity so you can stop wasting money
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