Why YouTube still rules the internet, the secret role of film producers, and a “free home” lesson from a caterpillar. Plus, Hollywood’s Asian crossover.

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• Big Lie About Competition
• Why YouTube Still Rules the Internet
• Want a Cozy, Free Home? Ask Caterpillar How
• When Hollywood Actors Appear in Asian Films
• What Do Producers Do? — The Hardest Job in Film Explained

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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #88

♣ Thought of the Week

◘ This is the big lie about competition. Imprint this in your mind, and just do it!

♣ Tech

◘ Why YouTube Still Rules the Internet

This video discusses YouTube’s 20-year evolution from a startup to a global media giant, highlighting its knack for survival and constant adaptation.

YouTube, which began as a small startup and grew into a massive global media company, has continually transformed throughout its two-decade existence. A new examination from Bloomberg Originals explores the platform’s enduring influence and the current threats it faces from artificial intelligence and its primary rival, TikTok.

♣ Creator Economy

◘ Want a Cozy, Free Home? Ask This Caterpillar How

The grass skipper butterfly begins its life as an impressive architect. As a caterpillar, it constructs a unique home by weaving silk to fold a blade of grass shut, creating a shelter often described as a “grass taco.” After maturing within this cozy structure, it emerges as a fuzzy butterfly, ready to attract a mate with its expressive, flirty courtship dances.

♣ Pop Culture

◘ When Hollywood Actors Appear in Asian Films!

Highlighting major Hollywood actors who appear in Asian cinema, primarily Chinese films, in roles ranging from lead or supporting to simple cameos. This video explores how these appearances often aim to appeal to a wider international audience and discusses the roles these actors played, from lead characters to brief cameos.

♣ Business

◘ What Do Producers Do? — The Hardest Job in Film Explained

Explore the role of a producer, examining the diverse range of responsibilities and tasks involved in the production process.

Film producers are central figures in filmmaking, overseeing projects from development to distribution. They handle crucial logistics, financing, and team assembly. Producers also manage production timelines, budgets, and post-production, mediating between creative vision and studio demands. Their role extends to marketing and distribution, making them essential to a film’s creation and release.

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♣ Photo of the Week

◘ Tian Shan through the window.

♣ Quote of the Week

◘ Disagreements are the foundation of the strongest relationships.

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She made an AI Clone of Herself… 🤖 It’s freakishly good. Plus, the raw truth about family time, Taylor Swift’s global dominance explained, and everything you need to know about gold.

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• Truth About Family Time
• This Creator Made an AI Clone of Herself… and It’s Freakishly Good
• Taylor Swift’s Dominance, Explained
• Gold Explained, Finally
• And more… inside.

Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #87

♣ Thought of the Week

◘ By age 18, you’ve typically already spent around 90% of your total in-person time with your parents. This increases to about 95% by age 30.

This trend likely varies culturally; for example, families in places like Spain, Asia, and Latin America often remain much closer.

This serves as a powerful reminder to not only communicate with your parents frequently but also to be truly present in your own children’s lives.

♣ Tech

◘ This Creator Made an AI Clone of Herself… and It’s Freakishly Good

Ever wondered about AI clones?

Sara Dietschy dives into creating AI voice and video versions of herself, revealing surprisingly practical uses for content creators. She shows how these tools can handle quick voiceovers or add seamless updates to long videos, saving hours! Find out how AI might just transform your workflow without replacing authentic human connection.

♣ Creator Economy

◘ The History Of Slipping On Banana Peels

Believe it or not, that innocent-looking banana peel was a seriously big deal in the late 1800s! It actually caused tons of accidents, major injuries, and even people died.

This video dives into the surprisingly real story behind that classic slapstick image. We’ll track the history of this weird danger, from old newspaper reports about some pretty nasty slips to smart “banana peel” scams. You’ll see how people finally figured out how to deal with this problem, making dangerous banana-peel tumbles super rare today. Seriously, you’ll never look at a discarded banana peel the same way again!

♣ Pop Culture

◘ Taylor Swift’s Dominance, Explained

Taylor Swift, one of the best-selling musicians of all time, has sold over 200 million records and won multiple Grammy Awards.

Known for her storytelling and ability to reinvent her music, she’s expanded her career from country roots to global pop stardom. Her recent Eras tour generated an estimated $5 billion for the US economy in 2024, highlighting her cultural and economic impact.

Swift has also re-recorded her early albums, drawing attention to artist rights and industry practices. Beyond music, she’s engaged in social causes and sparked discussions about celebrity influence.

♣ Business

◘ Gold Explained, Finally

Ever wondered why gold is so captivating? In this video, Johnny Harris dives into how gold transformed from a shiny rock to the bedrock of our financial system. Discover the fascinating journey from ancient beliefs to modern central banks, and why, even today, this precious metal still holds a unique sway over global economies. It’s a surprising story of psychology, power, and glittering allure that will make you look at your money differently!

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♣ Photo of the Week

◘ Dianthus on a black background.

♣ Quote of the Week

◘ A lot of people aren’t really living life; they’re just reading about it.

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Follow a founder’s roadmap to a million-dollar SaaS, decode the psychology of branding, and see why Nicolas Cage refuses to quit. Plus, a shocking discovery in Iran.

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• Commit to Something That Matters
• Day 391 Growing SaaS Startup to $1M
• Her FIRST Time in IRAN and was SHOCKED By What she Discovered!
• Nicolas Cage Can’t Quit
• The Psychology of how Brands Influence You

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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #86

♣ Thought of the Week

◘ Commit to something that matters or life will hand you tasks that don’t.

♣ Tech

◘ Day 391 growing a SaaS startup to $1M

This entrepreneur’s journey is a masterclass in startup growth! Marc Lou achieved 50% of his $1M SaaS goal, with DataFa.st hitting $10K MRR. His new app, TrustMRR, went viral, generating an astonishing $18K MRR in just seven days.

It’s a powerful reminder that perseverance and passion can lead to unexpected, explosive success.

♣ Creator Economy

◘ My FIRST Time in IRAN! I Was SHOCKED By What I Discovered! 🇮🇷

Come along with travel vlogger Carrie Patsalis as she takes her first trip to Tehran, Iran! She’s pulling back the curtain on the country’s actual reality and showing how it contrasts with what the media usually portrays.

Her trip was full of surprises, from checking into a super nice 5-star hotel right off the bat to enjoying amazing Iranian food and visiting important historical sites.

♣ Pop Culture

◘ Nicolas Cage Can’t Quit

Nicolas Cage, once Hollywood’s most unconventional and fearless star, was an Oscar winner and a blockbuster icon who seemed to have no limits. His life took a drastic turn, however, when the IRS demanded millions in back taxes. This debt forced Cage off the red carpet and into a relentless cycle of B-movies and straight-to-DVD projects, transforming him into a meme as he desperately worked to pay off his debt.

This is the compelling story of his dramatic loss of fortune, his subsequent perseverance, and his incredible return to prominence. It charts his career from cult classics through a period of low-budget chaos, culminating in one of modern cinema’s most surprising comebacks, the complete arc of Nicolas Cage’s rise, fall, and resurgence.

♣ Business

◘ The psychology of how brands influence you

Brands are getting really clever with psychology to pump up sales. They aren’t just relying on standard ads anymore; they’re using things like organic content to tell stories that hit people’s emotions and align with what specific customers care about.

But the whole data tracking and microtargeting thing brought up in the video does make you wonder about the ethics. It also highlights where we’re heading: super-personalized, AI-powered ads, which just shows how much focus is still on making the most money possible.

♣ Photo of the Week

◘ The Giant, NC Wyeth, oil on canvas, 1923

For some reason, this painting perfectly captures the unique innocence and wonder of childhood for me. It evokes the feeling of playing with imaginary friends in the garden or gazing at the clouds, discovering all sorts of magical things in the sky.

♣ Quote of the Week

◘ True that.

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A look back at 2025’s biggest trends, the visual legacy of The Matrix, and a day with Mumbai’s “Slum Princess.” Plus, how Chinese brands went global.

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• Put Boundaries in Your Life
• 2025 — Year in Search
• Why The Matrix Still Looks Like a Billion Bucks
• I Spent A Day With The Slum Princess of Mumbai
• How Chinese Brands Are Winning Overseas
• This is Why You Should Help Others Unconditionally

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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #85

♣ Thought of the Week

◘ Put Boundaries in Your Life

I learned this the hard way. Here’s the deal: everyone knows that whatever you let slide becomes the new normal, whether it’s with clients, business partners, or just your own daily habits. Putting boundaries in place isn’t about being rigid; it’s just about clearly setting out what’s expected right from the start.

♣ Tech

◘ 2025 — Year in Search

Google’s official recap video for last year really sums up a time of major changes and fresh ideas. It shows how people worldwide are pushing boundaries, from one person sailing around the globe to the massive success of Lady Gaga’s tour, and even surprising sports moments like the Luka trade.

The video hits on big cultural phenomena, like the “Labubu craze,” the intense tennis face-offs between Alcaraz and Sinner, and the global love for KPop Demon Hunters. Plus, it shines a light on cool leaps in AI and entertainment tech, highlights strong community vibes, and celebrates those striving for personal wins, basically confirming that anything is possible.

♣ Creator Economy

◘ I Spent A Day With The Slum Princess of Mumbai

Maleesha, at just seventeen, has an absolutely amazing rags-to-riches story, going from the Mumbai slums straight to the covers of Cosmopolitan and Vogue. Even though she grew up super poor, constantly worried about getting evicted, and missing a lot of basic stuff, she never gave up on her dreams. She was actually selling tissues to help her family out starting at age six before someone discovered her.

Then, boom, she took off in the fashion world. But even with all the fame, Maleesha is still really down-to-earth. She’s keeping up with her schoolwork and even started her own jewelry business. Her life is a huge reminder that if you stick with it and believe in yourself, you can achieve pretty much anything.

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♣ Pop Culture

◘ Why The Matrix Still Looks Like a Billion Bucks

In 1999, The Matrix redefined sci-fi with groundbreaking visual effects, mind-bending philosophical questions, and action sequences that still leave us speechless. But why does it still look like a billion bucks over 20 years later?

This video breaks down how the Wachowskis’ visionary direction, iconic bullet-time shots, and meticulously crafted color palette keep The Matrix looking fresh and relevant. It also dives into the sound design to the philosophical depth that keeps this film ahead of its time.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this analysis will change how you see one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made.

♣ Business

◘ How Chinese Brands Are Winning Overseas

Chinese brands like Pop Mart’s Labubus, Shein, Temu, and Luckin are gaining immense popularity globally, becoming favored by consumers and serving as cultural representatives. This surge in demand, often attributed to the influence of TikTok, shows a strong consumer appetite for these products.

Seriously, it’s wild that Bloomberg put out that whole video without even mentioning DJI, considering how much they dominate the consumer drone space.

♣ Photo of the Week

◘ Sunrise.

♣ Quote of the Week

◘ Help others unconditionally. Without knowing, you will see that you are also winning.

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The era of billionaire freebies is over. From Flappy Bird’s sudden death to the lessons hidden in the Failure Museum, it’s time for a major mind shift.

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• No One is Coming to Save You!
• Flappy Bird: How He Actually Grew It And Why He Really Killed It
• Why Billionaires Stopped Giving Us Free Stuff?
• The Real American Psycho: Tom Cruise
• Product Flops and Collapsed Corporations: Business Lessons from the Failure Museum
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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #84

♣ Thought of the Week

◘ No one is coming to save you.

You must take charge and make your own success; your future depends on your actions, so don’t shift the responsibility to others.

♣ Tech

◘ Flappy Bird: How He Actually Grew It And Why He Really Killed It

In 2013, Scott DeLong was making $400k/mo under the radar… til a journalist exposed it all. Around the same time, he discovered Dong Nguyen, half a planet away, going through something similar after his game, Flappy Bird, became ridiculously successful. Money isn’t everything, and that’s the premise of this video – it’s Scott DeLon’s firsthand story of Viral Nova and how Dong’s decision to shut his game down always resonated with him.

♣ Creator Economy

◘ Why Billionaires Stopped Giving Us Free Stuff?

In this video, creator Shelby Church explores the unusual past of LA’s most celebrated park, and how the influence of billionaires ironically sparked the creation of some of the city’s finest public spaces.

♣ Pop Culture

◘ The Real American Psycho: Tom Cruise

The video delves into the intense public persona and private life of Tom Cruise, linking his characteristic demeanor to his profound commitment to Scientology. It highlights Cruise’s belief that his achievements stem from the controversial religion, which he credits with helping him overcome dyslexia. It also discusses Scientology’s beginnings, its financial operations, and claims of misconduct, implying a powerful hold over Cruise’s professional and personal connections.

♣ Business

◘ Product Flops and Collapsed Corporations: Business Lessons from the Failure Museum

What can failures like Harley-Davidson Cologne or Cheetos Lip Balm teach us about success? Sean Jacobsohn, partner at Norwest Venture Partners and founder of the Failure Museum, takes us on a tour of notable product failures, sharing insights into why they failed and the lessons we can learn from them. Discover the six forces of failure and learn how companies can avoid making the same mistakes.

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♣ Photo of the Week

◘ Narcissus, Elena Mille, oil on canvas, 2019 [OC]

♣ Quote of the Week

◘ Totally true. The worst things in life usually only happen in our own imagination.

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From trusting your gut to the truth about the 10,000-step myth, Inside the billionaire behind everything, Gerard Butler’s career secrets, here’s how to reclaim your attention in a world full of noise.

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• Respecting Yourself
• When Everything is a Wrapper
• Do You Really Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day?
• Gerard Butler’s Gravity-Defying Career
• The Billionaire Behind Everything
• Trust Your Gut
• Everyone Wants to Steal Your Attention

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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #83

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♣ Thought of the Week

@sweatystartup

◘ You’ll find that respecting yourself comes right from these three things; plus, they don’t just make people like you more.

♣ Tech

◘ Actually, everything is a wrapper…

A lot of people wrongly assume that a “wrapper”, something built on top of an existing tool is somehow less valuable. This way of thinking often comes from how we’re traditionally taught, which doesn’t always show the real-world tech and business picture.

This video is all about fixing that broken mindset. You a’re going to dive into what “wrappers” really are, highlight the good they do, and explain why they’re actually a huge driver of real innovation.

Plus, let’sl talk about where this messed-up idea comes from, give you tips on how to ditch it, and outline the key skills you’ll need to seriously succeed in the coming post-AI world.

♣ Creator Economy

◘ Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day?

Jean Béliveau spent years literally walking from country to country, all because he wanted to walk around the entire world! While that’s a huge undertaking, studies consistently show that just boosting your daily steps, even a little, can really improve your health. So, in this video, Shannon Odell dives into the big question: what exactly happens to your body when you decide to step things up?

♣ Pop Culture

◘ Gerard Butler’s Gravity-Defying Career

Gerard Butler, the super versatile Scottish actor, has absolutely crushed it across tons of different genres in his dynamic career. He totally blew up and got massive recognition after his powerful role as King Leonidas in 300, giving us that iconic, unforgettable line, “This is Sparta!”

Butler really proves his range, taking on everything from the mysterious Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera to the charming leading man in romantic comedies like P.S. I Love You and The Ugly Truth.

He’s also a certified action star, thanks to his relentless Secret Service agent Mike Banning in Olympus Has Fallen and its successful sequels. Plus, he delivers intense performances in films like Law Abiding Citizen, (which is my top favorite Butler film) where he plays a vengeful mastermind, and intense disaster epics like Geostorm and Greenland, facing some wild, catastrophic challenges.

This video dive in and show the most significant films in Gerard Butler’s awesome career.

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♣ Business

◘ The Billionaire Behind Everything

Larry Ellison and Oracle: Shaping a Tech Giant from challenging Microsoft’s PC dominance to leading the charge in the AI revolution and cloud computing. Ellison’s vision has positioned Oracle at the forefront of building a formidable AI empire.

I think he is one of the most powerful Billionaire we totally miss out. This video nicely put it here, he is also behind the new US TikTok deal, most of you don’t know!

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♣ Photo of the Week

Art by ascendingstorm

◘ Trust Your Gut, Ascendingstorm, Digital Painting, 2020

♣ Quote of the Week

@Kpaxs

◘ Everyone wants to steal your attention and “attention is all you need” to conquer the world.

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Why the internet goes dark, the “Kai Cenat” exception, and the “GPS Theory” of life. Reminder: Breaking the cycle of workaholism is the ultimate self-love.

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• GPS Theory About Life
• Governments Can Suddenly Shut Down Your Internet – Here’s Why
• Kai Cenat is the Exception
• Ryan Reynolds Isn’t Enough
• Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine
• Greatest Form of Self Love

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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #82

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♣ Thought of the Week

@ThirdEyeMastery

◘ Every detour is an essential part of the journey toward mastery and the evolution of the soul, offering a lesson at each step. As long as we commit to rising up, showing up, maintaining forward momentum, and adjusting our perspective as needed, we will succeed.

♣ Tech

◘ Governments Can Suddenly Shut Down Your Internet – Here’s Why

We often take the internet for granted, yet a concerning trend is emerging globally: governments are increasingly resorting to internet shutdowns as a method of control. While a recent incident occurred in Bangladesh in 2024 , the mechanisms enabling such actions are also present in Western countries. This episode of ColdFusion investigates the issue of government-imposed internet shutdowns.

This quote from the video comment says it all:

“The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it’s profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater.” ~ Frank Zappa

♣ Creator Economy

◘ Kai Cenat is the Exception

Before achieving “Streamer of the Year,” celebrity collaborations, and the epic 30-day “Mafiathons,” Kai Cenat was simply an aspiring creator. His transformation into a modern content titan was fueled by non-stop experimentation, a knack for going viral, and a strategy honed by observing industry leaders.

This documentary offers an in-depth look at his complete evolution, from his initial unsuccessful attempts on Facebook to the establishment of Twitch’s most captivating empire. Prepare to see a side of Kai Cenat you never expected.

♣ Pop Culture

◘ Ryan Reynolds Isn’t Enough

Ryan Reynolds, despite his success as the face of Deadpool, struggles with debilitating anxiety and self-doubt that he keeps hidden behind his famous smile. This video explores the inner turmoil Reynolds faces, particularly in light of the difficult process of bringing Deadpool to the big screen. Be warned: this content is not suitable for younger audiences and is intended for mature viewing.

Dodford’s celebrity docs are seriously top-notch. His editing style is super engaging and unique, it pulls you in so well that the 20-minute runtime just vanishes. He is great at really digging into the subjects and nailing what makes these people so special and inspirational.

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♣ Business

◘ Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine

The tendency to overwork is often rooted in a more profound compulsion: an addiction to success. Arthur C. Brooks, HBS Professor and co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of Build the Life You Want, provides guidance on overcoming this destructive drive in his video.

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♣ Photo of the Week

Source – r/art/ – ArtAni20

◘ A Landscape, Ani Shengelia, Acrylic, 2026

♣ Quote of the Week

@Jayyanginspires

◘ Are you doing what you told yourself you would do?

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Are you doing something everyday for long-term? The secret behind TikTok US can’t buy, and How Billionaires REALLY Think.

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• Doing Things for the Long-term
• The Secret Behind TikTok That The US Can’t Buy
• This is your sign to start a drawing practice
• What The Architect Scene in The Matrix ACTUALLY Means
• How Billionaires REALLY Think: 30 Questions Answered!
• The Lady with the Veil

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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #81

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♣ Thought of the Week

@blakeaburge

◘ This is a goldmine type of advice. For the last 3-4 years, I have been trying to write every week. I write this newsletter and my personal blog. I try to write every single day. Sometimes I write and sometimes I fail miserably. Laziness and procrastination sweep up my mood.

But I try to do one thing every day for the long term. And the result shows up. This very newsletter is read by 2k+ people (like you!), and my personal blog is read by thousands of readers every single week.

The reach is not the goal; the goal is to do something every day. Even for 10 minutes! Try this method with anything you like. You like reading books, and you read a book every day for 10 pages only. Want to practice guitar? Practice every day for laf an hour.

You got the idea. You don’t get well in something overnight.

♣ Tech

◘ The Secret Behind TikTok That The US Can’t Buy

Amid mounting pressure from the U.S. government, the sale of TikTok was announced in late 2025. Reports subsequently indicated that China had also approved a deal framework. However, this situation may be more complex than it appears, and simply protecting American users from China’s “influence” might not be straightforward. This episode of Asian Boss delves into the history of TikTok and its algorithm to illustrate why exerting control over it could be far more complicated than anticipated.

TikTok’s sale is anticipated to close in January 2026, as stated in a letter from CEO Shou Zi Chew to his staff. The resulting U.S.-based entity will manage its own algorithm, which includes “retraining” the recommendation system using U.S. user data. This measure is intended to guarantee that the content feed is protected from external manipulation.

♣ Creator Economy

◘ This is your sign to start a drawing practice

I used to paint or sketch when I was a child. Used to, because I don’t get the time to just paint. But I want to. This video was a good reminder for me to take the pencil again and just sketch.

♣ Pop Culture

◘ What The Architect Scene in The Matrix ACTUALLY Means

When I watched the movie The Matrix, I was only a child. I did not get any of the ideas from the movie. But when I got older, every time I watched this, it struck me with so much. And especially the scene with the architect, I tried to understand what’s going on with this.

Then I watched this video, and wow, I never thought this! If you are a Matrix fan, don’t skip!

♣ Business

◘ How Billionaires REALLY Think: 30 Questions Answered!

Robert Herjavec (the guy from Shark Tank) directly addresses 30 genuine questions often posed to billionaires. Expect unfiltered, straightforward answers without any unnecessary elaborations.

I like Robert; he is the most humble guy in the shark tank.

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♣ Photo of the Week

Source – Source – NastyNice1

◘ The Lady with the Veil, Alexander Roslin, oil on canvas, 1768

♣ Quote of the Week

@hnshah

◘ Execution beats timing. A good idea acted on today is worth more than a perfect idea postponed forever.

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