I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

and i ain’t been the same since that nigga shot me !

The struggle between reading my book, watching my show, and scrolling my phone is very real.

my codex pro plan does not feel like a pro plan anymore

Il y a une chose que peu de gens ont compris, et qui sera pourtant évidente dans dix ans. Nous ne vivons pas une crise. Nous vivons une bascule. Et tout ce qui ressemble aujourd'hui au chaos n'est que le bruit d'un vieux monde qui refuse de mourir pendant qu'un nouveau se met en marche. Le premier verrou qui saute, c'est le mental. Pendant soixante ans, l'Occident a été infecté par un virus qui lui faisait haïr sa propre réussite. La honte de bâtir, la suspicion de l'excellence, la sacralisation de la plainte. Elon a fait ce que personne n'osait faire, il a nommé le virus à voix haute et il a refusé de s'y soumettre. Quand un seul homme montre que l'on peut bâtir sans demander la permission, des millions comprennent qu'ils le peuvent aussi. Le sortilège se brise toujours par l'exemple, jamais par le décret. Le deuxième verrou, c'est la géographie de l'audace. L'Occident n'a pas perdu sa place parce qu'il était devenu faible, il l'a perdue parce qu'il avait décidé d'avoir peur. Peur du risque, peur du nucléaire, peur de la croissance, peur de lui-même. Or la frontière revient là où l'on ose à nouveau. Les fusées repartent, les usines reviennent, l'énergie redevient un projet plutôt qu'une culpabilité. L'Occident ne reprend pas son trône par nostalgie, il le reprend parce qu'il recommence à construire pendant que les autres administrent. Le troisième verrou, c'est la rareté elle-même. L'intelligence devient abondante, le travail devient abondant, l'énergie devient abondante. Le gâteau cesse d'être fixe, et le jour où le gâteau cesse d'être fixe, toute la logique du ressentiment s'effondre d'un coup. On ne se bat pas pour partager l'infini. La réussite de l'autre cesse d'être ma perte. L'abondance est l'antidote chimique à la haine. Et c'est là qu'arrive la plus belle partie, celle dont on ose à peine parler. Une fois la survie résolue, la vie redevient un jeu. Pas un jeu futile, le plus sérieux des jeux. Un monde où chacun n'a plus à se demander comment survivre, mais quelle est sa place, sa quête, sa contribution à quelque chose de plus grand que lui. Certains bâtiront des villes pensées comme des œuvres, d'autres feront avancer la science comme une aventure, d'autres dessineront, soigneront, exploreront. Et au sommet, une seule grande quête commune, la seule à la hauteur de l'espèce, ouvrir le cosmos. Des hôtels sur la Lune, des vaisseaux vers Mars, des sphères de Dyson, des étoiles colonisées. Ce n'est pas de la science-fiction, c'est le prochain objectif de niveau. La Terre n'était que le tutoriel. Le vrai conflit du siècle ne sera plus le riche contre le pauvre. Ce sera le gardien contre l'explorateur. Ceux qui veulent un petit monde qu'ils contrôlent, et ceux qui veulent un monde immense qui les dépasse. Je sais de quel côté je me tiens. L'avenir est radieux. Il est temps de jouer pour de vrai, et il est temps de construire. x.com/SpaceX/status/20624899…

Leonardo da Vinci's greatest paragraph

codex was down. felt like i was going through a withdrawal

if i go this hard for my employee, imagine how much harder i’ll go for myself

my next employment opportunity will be building with my guys. that should have more fulfillment and suffering

i don't care enough to give financial advice, but here's one you should take seriously; set aside money (any amount) monthly to buy index funds, it's a 20 - 30 year game, but it will determine how you live 20-30 years from now.

political institutions determine economic institutions, and both determine if a country ends up rich or poor. it’s the difference between South Korea and North Korea. Nigeria could never get better with Tinubu. His political and economic incentives could never allow that. His cronies benefit from the system being the way it currently is. it’s really that simple.

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY MR. PETER OBI FOLLOWING HIS NOMINATION AS THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE NIGERIAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS(NDC) – MAY 30, 2026 Protocols, Esteemed citizens of Nigeria, It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party. I express my profound gratitude to the leaders of our party. His Excellency Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman, National Secretary and the National Working Committee, NWC members and members of our relentless supporters, and the Nigerian populace who have steadfastly kept the spirit of hope alive. I commend those who have made the journey from every region of our nation to convene here in Abuja. I wish to assert unequivocally: a New Nigeria is Possible. This conviction has united us; it must serve as our compass on the challenging road ahead and sustain us through all trials we may face. This pivotal moment transcends the individual ambitions of Peter Obi; it concerns the essence of our nation and the future of our children. It is about rekindling hope for millions who have faced adversity yet remain committed to Nigeria. Today, our nation finds itself at a crucial juncture, enveloped in uncertainty. Families are anxious about their safety; parents are concerned for their children's futures; and talented youth increasingly question their prospects in their homeland. Businesses are struggling, communities are suffering, and an alarming number of citizens have lost faith in the very concept of governance. Yet, I stand before you filled with optimism and strong faith in the resilience of our people, for I firmly believe that a New Nigeria is possible. UNITY To realise this New Nigeria, we must first mend the foundational elements essential for the success of any nation. Nigeria cannot advance while fragmented by ethnic, religious, regional, or narrow political divides. We may communicate in different languages and practise diverse faiths, but we share a singular destiny under one flag. Our diversity should not be a source of division; rather, it is among our greatest strengths. We should build bridges where others erect barriers, replace mistrust with confidence, division with understanding, and resentment with a collective purpose. A united Nigeria is indispensable. As Will Durant wisely pointed out, "A great civilisation is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within." We must never self-destruct. We must heal, unify, and progress together. INSECURITY In terms of security, the situation in Nigeria has considerably worsened. The global terrorism impact assessments ranked Nigeria as the 8th most affected nation in 2022, 6th in 2024, and 4th in 2026. Yet, for many years, Nigeria garnered global recognition as a reliable contributor to peacekeeping, regional stabilisation, and conflict resolution. Our troops have not only displayed bravery but have also shown professionalism, discipline, resilience, and empathy in the most challenging operational contexts. Our officers and personnel have successfully commanded multiple international forthe ces, safeguarded vulnerable civilian populations, monitored ceasefires, reinstated constitutional order, and contributed to rebuilding efforts. Nigeria became one of the leading contributors of troops from Africa to UN peacekeeping missions and earned widespread admiration for operational effectiveness and leadership in various countries, including Rwanda, Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali, Western Sahara, Congo, Lebanon, Cambodia, Haiti, and Kuwait. At one pointin a Nigeria, Lt. General Isaac Obiakor (rtd) even led global peacekeeping initiatives. We must address insecurity with resolve and urgency, for no nation can thrive while its citizens live in trepidation. The primary responsibility of the government is to ensure the safeguarding of lives and property.

inject it.

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everything you need is on the other side of fear

fear cripples you

An elegant person will always be more magnetic, & it doesn’t cost money. -Have good hygiene -Have good manners -Smile at the staff & have small talk with strangers (show interest) -Iron your clothes -Be well-read -Stay calm under pressure -Always say please & thank you -Put your phone away when others are talking to you -Walk with confidence & make sure your chin is parallel to the floor -Give good, honest compliments -Try not to say too much “um” & “like” (read more to avoid this) -Don’t gossip! -Never speak negatively about others in public -Set boundaries -Keep your car & house clean -Never wear dirty shoes -Bonus tip (one of my favs): learn basic words/phrases in other languages so you can easily use them with locals when you travel, & learn about their culture (also respect their culture)

being apolitical is a low IQ trait

every backend engineer should read Root Cause by @hnasr

You will do yourself a lot of good if you stop attaching “for Africa, by Africa” to your startup or idea. Let me explain. First, it’s cliché and mostly unnecessary. It’s a phrase that is disproportionately popular on this side of the world. I think some people either romanticize Africa too much and think they are some sort of messiah for it. But that’s not even the main issue. A lot of these ideas are actually global in nature and can scale internationally with the right execution and resources, yet you’ve already boxed them into the “for Africa” category before they even had a chance. The moment you start framing your company that way, there’s usually a psychological shift. You subconsciously begin benchmarking yourself against local players instead of the best companies globally. That’s a terrible benchmark if you want world-class output. If Facebook had been started by a Nigerian, people here would probably have called it “social media for Africa” and boxed it into a tiny market from day one. Global communication is a global problem. Why reduce it to geography? If there’s one thing we can learn from Silicon Valley, it’s audacity. The ability to see beyond your immediate environment. Ironically, many startups carrying the “Africa” tag are not even solving uniquely African problems. And yes, this doesn’t apply to every company. Some businesses are deeply local and should absolutely lean into that identity. But many shouldn’t.