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  • Enigma | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 80

    Enigma | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 80

    Are you celebrating your little wins? Keanu Reeves enigma, Why Mormon church is so rich? And disappoint others often.

    Hey Friend,

    Welcome! This is your weekly burst of curated insights covering Tech, the Creator Economy, Pop Culture, and Business; all handpicked just for you by Nish. If you don’t like reading this newsletter, you can always unsubscribe any time.

    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and honestly, I’m so glad you decided to join!

    You’re now one of over 2,000 curious minds who get my personal links and thoughts delivered every single week. Inside, you’ll always find 4 must-see links alongside my personal Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • Try Celebrating Your Little Wins

    • What’s in Your Veins? A Deep Dive Into the Science of Blood

    • World’s Fastest Man Vs Robot!

    • ​​The Keanu Reeves Mystery

    • How the Mormon Church Made $293 Billion

    • Disappoint Others Often

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #80


    ♣ Thought of the Week

    ◘ Maybe we actually learn a ton from the bad days, even if we don’t realize it, while the good days just kind of help us grow in the background. Instead of fixating on setbacks, like that frustrating traffic jam, what if we tried celebrating the little wins? Think about giving yourself a nod for even a super smooth commute.


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ What’s in Your Veins? A Deep Dive Into the Science of Blood

    Let’s talk about blood, yes, the thing pumping in you.

    Your body is a constant factory, generating 2 million new blood cells every second; a process essential for your life. Far more than simple red fluid, blood is a sophisticated, life-sustaining system. Interestingly, the composition and color of blood vary dramatically across the animal kingdom, appearing in hues like green or blue, or sometimes being absent entirely. Yet, for us humans, this red substance is absolutely vital.


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ World’s Fastest Man Vs Robot!

    I really like this style of video, MrBeast is making. We get to see experiment-like videos non-stop.

    “FOR HUMANITY!” needs to be the motivation of the century.


    ♣ Pop Culture

    ◘ The Keanu Reeves Mystery

    He is one of my favorite people and an actor. Did you catch how I differentiate between a 2-things person and an actor?

    Keanu Reeves has captivated audiences for over three decades, yet how much do we truly know about the man behind the fame?

    His private nature has long fascinated the media, but Keanu has remained reserved. Through personal hardship and professional success, he maintains a steady course. This quiet demeanor doesn’t signify a lack of expression, however. As the star of major franchises like The Matrix, John Wick, and Bill & Ted, his life and his work often show remarkable parallels. This video won’t reveal his deepest secrets, but it aims to explore his unique relationship with public attention. The true “enigma” of Keanu Reeves may not be his mystery itself, but rather a reflection on how society reacts to individuals who choose not to conform to the expected ‘status quo.’

    The top comment says it all:

    “Keanu is one of those actor that I think really actually deserve his fame not just because of his acting skill, but also because of how down to earth he is and how he uses his fame and wealth “


    ♣ Business

    ◘ How the Mormon Church Made $293 Billion

    This week, I’m featuring an incredible video that I believe will astound many of you. Did you know that the Mormon Church is the wealthiest in the world?

    This video is a fascinating look at how they grew, invested, and accumulated this staggering $293 billion fortune. This is the finance video you need to watch today!


    ♣ Photo of the Week

    ◘ Somnia, Kimberlyn Renee, acrylic, 2025


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    Make your well-being the priority, even if it means disappointing others. When you have to choose between letting someone else down and letting yourself down, always choose the first one. Your goal is to be true to yourself, which sometimes means not meeting everyone’s expectations.


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  • Mind Over Matter | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 79

    Mind Over Matter | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 79

    Are You Destroying Your Focus?, Could Humans Hibernate?, Christian Bale Paradox, Starting a Business, Consume or Create?

    Hey Friend,

    Welcome! This is your weekly burst of curated insights covering Tech, the Creator Economy, Pop Culture, and Business — all handpicked just for you by me.

    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and honestly, I’m so glad you decided to join!

    You’re now one of over 2,000 curious minds who get my personal links and thoughts delivered every single week. Inside, you’ll always find 4 must-see links alongside my personal Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • Are You Destroying Your Focus?

    • Could Humans Hibernate?

    • Asking College Students to Paint THEIR Bedroom

    • The Christian Bale Paradox

    • 5 Steps to Start Your First Business

    • Do You Consume or Create?

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #79


    ♣ Thought of the Week

    ◘ Are you destroying your focus?

    The moment I keep my phone away from me, not even in my sight, my focus increases. Practice this multiple times, and keep your phone in another room when you are working on important tasks. You will see what I am talking about.


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ Could Humans Hibernate?

    Ever wondered why humans can’t hibernate? I thought about this in my childhood. Imagine if we could live for hundreds of years. This video tried to find the answer.

    To endure brutal winters, nature has developed astonishing survival tactics, with none more bizarre than hibernation. There isn’t just one type of hibernation, and research into these various ways life slows down in the cold could potentially pave the way for humans to become an interplanetary species someday.


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ Asking College Students to Paint THEIR Bedroom

    Marko, the creator, asked college students for permission to enter their dorm rooms and customize something inside. This proved to be more challenging than anticipated, but it was a lot of fun to watch the video!


    ♣ Pop Culture

    ◘ The Christian Bale Paradox

    You absolutely need to check out this awesome Creator Biography Breakdown video on Christian Bale’s incredible career. This take a serious deep dive into the life of the actor known for those super-intense roles in legendary films like Batman, American Psycho, The Machinist, and The Prestige. Want the inside scoop on the guy behind all those classic characters? Seriously, have you ever actually watched a Christian Bale interview?


    ♣ Business

    ◘ 5 Steps to Start Your First Business

    Creator Ali Abdaal interviewed Daniel Priestley in this video, a super successful entrepreneur, on his podcast Deep Dive. During our conversation, he laid out a 5-step plan for how anyone can start their first business.

    In this video:

    Starting a business is a step-by-step process, manageable when broken down.

    Introducing the Castle Method of building a business, aimed at beginners.

    Step One: Conceptualize. Ideate multiple business ideas and refine them.

    Step Two: Assemble your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for lead generation.

    Step Three: Shape your product towards product-market fit by adjusting to market demands.

    Step Four: Launch your product and implement marketing strategies.

    Step Five: Expand and scale your business to multiple locations and markets.


    ♣ Photo of the Week

    ◘ Pelicans gather in the wetland Estero el Soldado in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.

    This wetland hosts numerous migrating birds. The white pelicans stand out against waters darkened by sediment.

    See more amazing drone’s-eye views of our world are up for best drone photo.


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    ◘ Do You Consume or Create?

    That’s why I write this newsletter every week, no matter what.

    Do you consume most or create anything? Reply to this email with something you created this week. I will see it and reply to you with my thoughts.


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    What did you enjoy most in this edition? Hit reply, I personally read every response!

    Forward this to a friend who’d appreciate these insights.

    Until next week, Nish

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  • Great Bets | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 78

    Great Bets | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 78

    How Much Risk is Too Much, and What’s the Real Price of Riches? The Invisible World and the Cost of Human Ambition

    Hey Friend,

    Welcome! This is your weekly burst of curated insights covering Tech, the Creator Economy, Pop Culture, and Business — all handpicked just for you by Nish.

    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and honestly, I’m so glad you decided to join!

    You’re now one of over 2,000 curious minds who get my personal links and thoughts delivered every single week. Inside, you’ll always find 4 must-see links alongside my personal Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • How much risk did you take?

    • The business model behind resurrecting the woolly mammoth

    • Nanoscapes: Checking Out the Invisible World

    • The magic behind sports movies

    • If you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich?

    • The real human tragedy

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #78


    ♣ Thought of the Week

    “it’s actually scary how your whole life depends on how much risk you take from the ages of 20-35”

    Seth on X (@Notbullnorbear)

    ◘ The 20 to 35 age range is life’s most crucial period, where major decisions profoundly determine one’s future trajectory. Choices regarding career, finance, and relationships during these years have a disproportionate, “scary” impact, often made with limited experience.

    This phase is marked by peak energy for risk-taking, laying foundational stability, and making serious, hard-to-reverse commitments (marriage, debt, specialization). The cumulative effect of these choices dictates wealth, social standing, and well-being by middle age; mistakes or missed chances can lead to lasting disadvantage.

    If you are in this age or passed it, how much risk did you take?


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ See this picture? This is a woolly mammoth. Some companies are trying to resurrect this.

    A company named Colossal Biosciences is trying to resurrect them, because there is big business to be made here.

    As part of their ambitious goal to bring back the woolly mammoth by 2028, Colossal Biosciences has introduced the “Colossal Woolly Mouse.” By pinpointing gene families linked to mammoth woolliness, their team used advanced multiplexed genome engineering to target seven genes, creating mice with some of the mammoth’s core phenotypes. Those traits include mammoth-like coat color, texture, and thickness, as well as altered lipid metabolism. Suffice to say, the results are very, very fluffy.


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ Nanoscapes | Butterfly Wings at 50,000x

    Nanoscapes: Checking Out the Invisible World

    The Nanoscapes project is pretty cool; it takes the stuff you can’t normally see on butterfly wings and turns it into amazing, almost alien-looking pictures. They use light and electron microscopes to zoom in super close—up to 50,000 times! This lets us see all the wild details of the wings’ surface. Plus, it gives us a ton of info about how they get their colors (structural coloration), which is actually something we still don’t know much about.

    Watch the related film too.


    ♣ Pop Culture

    ◘ The Magic Behind Sports Movies

    I’ve always been super interested in how sports movies get made. The sheer amount of work and production that goes into bringing those stories to life on screen is honestly mind-blowing. This video gives you a fantastic peek behind the curtain.


    ♣ Business

    ◘ If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?

    So, what’s the real deal with intelligence and financial success? Academic research on the link between money and smarts has some pretty unexpected results. In this video, we’re diving into why being highly intelligent isn’t the only ticket to financial success, and we’ll look at solid steps you can take to improve your own financial future.

    My thought from this: ‘Luck’ is when hard work and opportunity meet.


    ♣ Photo of the Week

    Fire Magic, Tiril Schjerven, Digital 2D, 2025


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    “People are strange: they are constantly angered by trivial things, but on a major matter like totally wasting their lives, they hardly seem to notice.” – Charles Bukowski

    ◘ It’s wild how we burn so much emotional energy on silly stuff, like freaking out over a slow driver or a late email; instead of actually doing something about the fact that we’re literally wasting our limited time on Earth.

    We’ll totally lose it over five minutes stuck in traffic, but we just shrug off years lost to laziness, pointless routines, or scrolling mindlessly. This backward focus is super confusing. Maybe getting mad at the small things is just a way to avoid the bigger problem: that we might be failing at life. It’s way easier to shout at a broken coffee machine than to confront a life without real purpose. We seem to prefer the loud, surface drama over the quiet, real tragedy.


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  • One Breath Around the World | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 77

    One Breath Around the World | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 77

    This man robbed a whole country and produced a movie on a scam, Tom Cruise’s best movies ranked and is Elon Musk an alien?

    Hey Friend,

    Welcome! This is your weekly burst of curated insights covering Tech, the Creator Economy, Pop Culture, and Business — all handpicked just for you by Nish.

    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and honestly, I’m so glad you decided to join!

    You’re now one of over 2,000 curious minds who get my personal links and thoughts delivered every single week. Inside, you’ll always find 4 must-see links alongside my personal Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • Secret of a happy married life

    • Tom Cruise’s every movie ranked

    • This man robbed a whole country and produced a movie on a scam

    • Experience the Underwater World Through the Eyes of a Free Diver

    • How Elon Musk Does So Much

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #77


    ♣ Thought of the Week

    ◘ Some days you carry, some days you’re carried.


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ How Elon Musk Does So Much

    He is nothing short of a superhuman or the hero of this generation. His sheer difference and abnormality from us ordinary people are truly astonishing and almost beyond comprehension.

    I often find myself wondering about the source of his immense mental strength. I’ve tried to understand it, but I simply can’t. The level of drive he possesses seems inexplicable.


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ Experience the Underwater World Through the Eyes of a Free Diver | Short Film Showcase

    Filmed by Julie Gautier (Néry’s wife) while she was also free diving, the breathtaking short film One Breath Around the World captures free diver Guillaume Néry’s stunning underwater exploits. The film, from Les Films Engloutis, follows Néry as he glides under ice sheets, walks the ocean floor alongside spearfishermen, and swims with whales. This unparalleled journey was shot in diverse locations, including France, Finland, Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines.


    ♣ Pop Culture

    ◘ I Watched Every Tom Cruise Movie

    If you are a To Cruise fan, then this video is a treat for you. I am a Tom Cruise fan, he is one of the most interesting actor I respect for his work ethic and the lengths he go for his movies.

    This particular comment from this video is quotable here:

    “I actually worked with Tom Cruise on American Made as an FBI extra during Barry Seals incarceration bench scene where he discusses getting each of us Cadillacs. I never got a picture or autograph, I just saw him sitting there, memorizing his lines, and looking around. We both made eye contact, where I smiled and nodded at him, he smiled and nodded back at me. A precious little moment in my life, where things weren’t going to well”


    ♣ Business

    ◘ The Man Who Robbed An Entire Country

    Jho Low orchestrated “the greatest financial heist,” stealing billions from Malaysia’s 1MDB investment fund. With unparalleled cash at his disposal, unfettered by illiquid assets, he spent lavishly: throwing massive parties, courting celebrities, and even funding The Wolf of Wall Street (ironically, a film about a financial scam financed by one).

    His fraud relied on shell accounts, tax havens, loopholes, and, critically, his ability to network strategically with the powerful. The real-world consequence: money intended for Malaysian development projects that could have benefited many was stolen. This is the insane story of Jho Low and how to get rich fast with no morals.


    ♣ Photo of the Week

    Visage, akramness, Digital, 2025


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    Disappointing people is the price of an authentic life.

    You are not born to please everyone you meet in your life. Remember this.


    Before You Go…

    What did you enjoy most in this edition? Hit reply. I personally read every response!

    Forward this to a friend who’d appreciate these insights. Let’s help him fuel his/her curious mind!

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  • Redemption | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 76

    Redemption | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 76

    Why you are not happy, How the most illegal business mastermind get caught, and is it a retirement gamble?

    Hey Friend,

    Welcome! This is your weekly burst of curated insights covering Tech, the Creator Economy, Pop Culture, and Business — all handpicked just for you by Nish.

    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and honestly, I’m so glad you decided to join!

    You’re now one of over 2,000 curious minds who get my personal links and thoughts delivered every single week. Inside, you’ll always find 4 must-see links alongside my personal Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • Why You’re Not Happy and What To Do About It

    • The Most Illegal Business In The World: Silk Road

    • He turned a SCHOOL BUS into a LUXURY tiny home

    • The Redemption of Robert Downey, Jr.

    • The Retirement Gamble

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #76


    ♣ Thought of the Week

    ◘ Why You’re Not Happy and What To Do About It

    This week’s thought I’m working on my own happiness. That’s why I want to feature this video here – in this video creator Ali Abdaal interviewed best-selling author Mo Gawdat to talk about his research on happiness and how we can all potentially live happier lives. They go through why happiness is a choice, why we often struggle to see that and 5 practical ways to become happier in our day-to-day lives.

    Here’s my takeaway –

    Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s an incremental choice. Stop focusing on the “gap” between where you are and where you want to be. Instead, practice the “Look Down Principle” by measuring the gain from your past. To be happier now, lower unrealistic expectations and focus on the journey, not just the outcome.”


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ ​​ The Most Illegal Business In The World: Silk Road

    This is an unusual video for this section, I know. But I wanted to feature this to show the dark side of the tech world (mainly the internet). This video dives into the Dark Web and Silk Road, the $1.2 billion online black market run by Ross Ulbricht, a former physics student. It details his shocking double life as a criminal mastermind and explores how authorities ultimately tracked him despite his use of anonymity tools like Tor.


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ He turned a SCHOOL BUS into a LUXURY tiny home

    I love this type of transformation video. This is what YouTube is about. People are creative, wholesome, hardworking, and great storytellers.

    Two brothers and their dad, working hard, having fun, and bringing joy and unity to a complex task, all to make a beautiful couple’s dream come true. The proposal at the end is just the cherry on top. This is beautifully done!


    ♣ Pop Culture

    ◘ The Redemption of Robert Downey, Jr.

    Robert Downey Jr went from a jail cell to a Hollywood icon. Unveil the man behind the Iron Man suit in this documentary that spans the highs and lows of RDJ. Now the touted king of the MCU, beneath Downey’s career of glitz and glamour lies a tale of redemption — a dark past of drugs, scandals and jail cells. A history of cracking under pressure, this is the story of how Robert Downey Jr battled his personal demons and triumphantly became a role model for all generations.

    Just imagine if Mel Gibson hadn’t given that second chance to RDJ, we would perhaps have lost one of the greatest actors of our generation.


    ♣ Business

    ◘ The Retirement Gamble

    Will your IRA or 401K accounts ensure a safe retirement? Trillions of dollars in Americans’ retirement savings are invested in large and small accounts managed by banks, brokerages, mutual funds, and insurance companies. But whether your IRA or 401K will assure a safe retirement is largely a gamble.

    The bankers/investors interviewed in this video exhibited a lot of nervous laughter as they stumbled to answer the questions, and that says it all.


    ♣ Photo of the Week

    “Hypnotic Ribbons”, Poplovestar, pen and ink, 2025


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    A strong filter is really an act of self-respect.


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  • Why SORA is Terrifying, Drew Barrymore Curse & The Art of Money Laundering | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 75

    Why SORA is Terrifying, Drew Barrymore Curse & The Art of Money Laundering | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 75

    Are you spending your time right? The AI TikTok clone, How MrBeast Sees 10 Years Ahead, the space jump that broke the sound barrier, and the art of money laundering

    Hi Friend!

    Welcome to your dose of curated insights on Tech, Creator Economy, Pop Culture & Business – handpicked by Nish.

    Curious minds, curated finds. That’s what brings over 2,000 readers like you to this newsletter each week. You’ll discover 4 must-see links plus my personal Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and I’m thrilled you’re here!

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • How we spend our time in our life

    • SORA: the all Ai TikTok Clone. will slop end creativity?

    • He jumped from space (World Record Supersonic Freefall)

    • The Drew Barrymore curse

    • The art of money laundering

    • Hi me in 10 years!

    • Hilarious comedy wildlife photos

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #75


    ♣ Thought of the Week

    ◘ How You Spend Your Time?

    For this week’s thought, I want you to read this article, How We Spend Our Time written by Sahil Bloom. Check this image. We spend the most time with our parents, siblings, and family during childhood, and this amount drops quite a bit after we turn 20.

    Parents usually spend the most time with their kids when they’re in their 30s, and then that amount significantly decreases.

    Are you prioritizing and cherishing every moment with your family? Are you slowing down, and enjoying the sweetness children bring to your life?

    Think.


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ SORA: the all Ai TikTok Clone. will slop end creativity?

    This week’s tech section is featured by a creator, first I wanted to feature this video in the Creator Economy section. But this is highly tech related and creativity too.

    Seriously, this is the best AI-generated video I’ve ever seen. We’re on the edge of something pretty wild here. But for me, the human touch is still what makes a video worth watching. I’m not into that ‘brainrot’ stuff that just fills big tech’s pockets without any real human element. I genuinely think there’ll be a huge demand for content clearly made by people in the future.


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ I Jumped From Space (World Record Supersonic Freefall)

    I still go back, and watch this video when I feel down, feel i can’t do anything. This reminds me, what a human can do if he/she is that determined.

    In 2012, Felix Baumgartner embarked on the Red Bull Stratos mission, ascending to the stratosphere in a helium balloon before skydiving back to Earth in a specialized space suit. During his freefall, he shattered the sound barrier and entered a dangerous spin, which imperiled the entire mission. Now, Felix looks back on this monumental achievement, sharing his authentic experience of leaping from the very edge of space.

    He passed away in a paragliding accident in July folks. RIP to this fearless man.

    ◘ MrBeast reacting his “Hi Me In 10 Years”

    10 years ago Jimmy (known as MrBeast) scheduled a recorded video for his future self. It was published few days ago. That time, Jimmy was at 8K subscribers and a million views (Now he has 445 million subscribers!). He was nobody. But he was hopeful he will be the world famous YouTuber one day.

    Now Jimmy reacted to his this video, and shared some context around this. If you want to see the most determined and hardworking content creator, I will tell you watch this. Just watch this, you will learn a lot about determination. Jimmy is the proof of what having a vision and being consistent no matter what, can do.

    MrBeast is the definition of –

    “You overestimate what you can do in 1 year, but massively undestimate what you can do in 10 years.”


    ♣ Pop Culture

    ◘ The Drew Barrymore Curse

    Born into Hollywood’s most iconic family, Drew Barrymore’s path was far from smooth. Catapulted to fame at just seven years old after her role in Spielberg’s E.T., she quickly became a victim of industry exploitation, enabled by her own family, and scrutinized by the media. This led to years of reckless partying, culminating in her entering rehab for addiction at 13. This tragic pattern, unfortunately, runs deep in the Barrymore lineage, raising the question: was this all part of a “Barrymore curse”?

    Today, Drew Barrymore has remarkably transformed her troubled past. She is now the beloved host of her own chat show and a celebrated pop culture figure. A former “Charlie’s Angel” herself, Drew found her happy place, but not without significant effort. This is the story of her incredible journey.

    “The fact that Drew can still be this cheerful, bubbly and optimistic person after all that she had gone through is nothing short of a miracle.”


    ♣ Business

    ◘ The ART of MONEY LAUNDERING (Mini Documentary)

    I like how this “mini documentary” teaches the basic process in money laundering and giving examples!

    So, picture this: you’re a criminal, loaded with cash; we’re talking millions, maybe even billions. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to move all that dough without setting off any alarm bells. Hauling around briefcases full of cash or wiring huge sums is a surefire way to get noticed. If you want to splash your ill-gotten gains globally: on fancy houses, superyachts, or even just a wild night out, without anyone batting an eye, you need to “launder” that money, making it look totally legit.

    But hey, no sweat! A little financial creativity and your dirty money can practically vanish without a trace.


    ♣ Photo of the Week

    The most hilarious entries so far in the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. Check out the rest here.


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    Find the 2% people who get you. They are your people. When you find your people, you will see the changes on you.


    Before You Go…

    What did you enjoy most in this edition? Hit reply. I personally read every response!

    Forward this to a friend who’d appreciate these insights. Let’s help him fuel his/her curious mind!

    Until next week, Nish

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  • Death of the Follower | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 74

    Death of the Follower | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 74

    Zuckerberg’s calculated move, the crisis of creativity and the math behind the world’s greatest trader.

    Hi Friend!

    Welcome to your dose of curated insights on Tech, Creator Economy, Pop Culture & Business – handpicked by Nish.

    Curious minds, curated finds. That’s what brings over 2,000 readers like you to this newsletter each week. You’ll discover 4 must-see links plus my personal Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and I’m thrilled you’re here!

    Let’s dive into Weekly NishIsHere’s issue 74:

    • Hard questions to ask yourself

    • Mark Zuckerberg’s rebrand: calculated or real?

    • The crisis of creativity and “Death of the Follower”

    • Next characters to enter the Public Domain

    • Jennifer Connelly breaks down her career, from ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Labyrinth’

    • How a mathematician became the greatest trader of all time

    • The SUN is beautiful

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #74


    ♣ Thought of the Week

    Sit down and ask these two questions to yourself.


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ Mark Zuckerberg’s Rebrand: Calculated or Real?

    The video questions the sudden, suspicious makeover of Mark Zuckerberg, from a shy CEO to an MMA fighter and waterskier. Is his new masculine image a genuine shift, or a calculated PR move to distract from Meta’s issues and strategically avoid government regulation?


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ The Crisis of Creativity and “Death of the Follower”

    Patreon CEO Jack Conte believes the internet is witnessing the “death of the follower,” which is a significant development for how creators connect with their fans. He points out in this video that the “Subscribe” button used to be extremely important, allowing creators to build loyal communities and real businesses based on solid support.

    But now, modern platforms, obsessed with getting as much attention as possible through algorithms, have broken that direct link. This forces creators to compromise their artistic vision. Conte believes creators need to switch gears: the future is all about building strong, direct relationships with fans, focusing on deep community rather than just wide reach.


    ♣ Pop Culture

    Check out this infographic. These are the next characters to enter the Public Domain

    Copyright protection for popular characters is expiring, offering new creative opportunities. Copyright generally lasts 95 years after a work’s publication.

    The original Mickey and Minnie Mouse (Steamboat Willie versions) and characters like Winnie-the-Pooh are already in the public domain.

    Upcoming entrants include:

    • Popeye and Betty Boop (2025-2026)

    • Goofy and Donald Duck (2028-2029)

    • Disney’s Snow White (2032)

    • Superman and Batman (2034-2035)

    • The modern Disney Mickey Mouse (2037)

    Get ready to see new takes on these classic characters as their legal protection ends!

    ◘ Jennifer Connelly Breaks Down Her Career, from ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Labyrinth’

    Jennifer is a natural, so beautiful and articulate. One of the most beautiful actresses in the history of Hollywood.

    Jennifer Connelly shared some behind-the-scenes stories in this video from her movie sets. She spilled on Jim Henson’s super creative ideas for Labyrinth and even talked about her disagreements with Jared Leto while filming Requiem for a Dream. Plus, get this: Tom Cruise apparently thought her first sailing scene in Top Gun: Maverick was a bit boring, so he pushed for a more action-packed reshoot to make her character shine!


    ♣ Business

    ◘ How a Mathematician Became the Greatest Trader of All Time

    Jim Simons used his coding skills to become the greatest investor ever. If you are ever interested in stock or finance, you might like this video.

    Jim Simons, a former Cold War code-breaker and academic, launched Renaissance Technologies and its legendary Medallion Fund, pioneering the quantitative trading revolution. Instead of gut feeling, Simons’ team of mathematicians and scientists relied on algorithms and massive data sets to exploit fleeting market inefficiencies, a strategy so potent it generated an astonishing average annual return of 66% for 30 years.

    Today, this $27 billion billionaire is focused not on stocks, but on the stars. Through the Simons Foundation, he is funding a massive observatory to unravel the mysteries of the universe, proving he’s a master of more than just the market.


    ♣ Photo of the Week

    ◘ Check out this awesome shot! Astrophotographer Miguel Claro snagged this incredible image of the International Space Station (ISS) crossing right in front of the Sun.


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    ◘ Having a problem? But can’t find the solution. Write down the problems first.


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  • Escape Mediocrity | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 73

    Escape Mediocrity | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 73

    Inside SpaceX’s Revolution, Why Daniel Radcliffe Shed Harry Potter, How IShowSpeed Became a Global Force, and the Economics of Staying Small in Bhutan.

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    Remember me? It’s “Weekly NishIsHere

    Your dose of curated insights on Tech, Creator Economy, Pop Culture & Business – handpicked by Nishat. It’s been 201 days since I last sent the last issue of this newsletter. But I am back from the long break, I am writing again. Ah, it’s nice to be back again.

    Curious minds, curated finds. That’s what brings over 2,000 readers like you to this newsletter each week. You’ll discover 4 must-see links plus my personal Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • Be aware of peaceful mediocrity

    • SpaceX explained

    • IShowSpeed owns the world

    • These stunning portraits of insects

    • How Daniel Radcliffe pulled off a Hollywood magic trick

    • ​​How Bhutan makes millions by staying small

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    ♣ Thought of the Week

    Peaceful mediocrity is the main enemy of great men.

    Do you want a boring life? No, you don’t.


    ♣ Tech

    SpaceX is revolutionizing the space industry, but what exactly is SpaceX? Here is the answer, no bullshit answer.


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ You might know this kid!

    IShowSpeed, just 20, is a huge deal, totally blowing up past the usual “American Media” scene. The way he pulls in massive crowds, kind of like Michael Jackson did back in his prime, is seriously impressive. And the craziest part? He’s just getting started.


    ♣ Pop Culture

    ◘ ​​Even though he’ll always be “The Boy Who Lived” to many, Daniel Radcliffe has really shown his range since his Harry Potter days.

    This video explores how he expertly stepped out of that magical shadow, diving into the unique and often quirky side of Hollywood. Moving from huge blockbusters to indie flicks, his career is a great example of someone who knows how to completely reinvent themselves.


    ♣ Business

    How Bhutan Makes Millions By Staying Small?

    Okay. This video might not be your usual business video, but there’s a lot of insight.

    Bhutan’s totally nailed this tourism thing by focusing on quality over quantity. Instead of chasing huge visitor numbers like most places, this amazing Himalayan kingdom went with a “less is more” vibe. And guess what? It’s turned into a super profitable, multi-million-dollar industry!

    Their strategy? They cap visitors, charge up to $200 a day, and (until recently) made tourists book through licensed operators. Sounds a bit backward for success, right? But it’s actually been the exact opposite!

    This video dives into the economic smarts behind Bhutan’s high-fee, low-volume tourism. We’ll explore how they used their unique identity to build a luxury brand. From sustainable development fees to soft power diplomacy, this uncover how Bhutan’s made a fortune from scarcity, and what awesome lessons other countries and businesses can learn from them.


    ♣ Photo of the Week

    ◘ Photographer Thorben Danke combines hundreds of shots to create breathtaking images of the tiny creatures – Some pictures are scary!


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    Do you agree?


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  • Are You Food-independent? Is Jackie Chan even Human? | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 72

    Are You Food-independent? Is Jackie Chan even Human? | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue 72

    Plus: How big tech is AI-washing us, Incredible unseen trail camera footage and the secret to making millions online without a million followers.

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    Welcome to your dose of curated insights on Tech, Creator Economy, Pop Culture & Business – handpicked by Nish.

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    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and I’m thrilled you’re here!

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • Are you food-independent?

    • How big tech AI-washing us

    • One year in 40 seconds

    • Jackie Chan’s most insanely dangerous stunts

    • You don’t need a million followers to make millions online

    • Incredible unseen trail camera footage

    • A great perspective about success

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #72

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    ♣ Thought of the Week

    ◘ Are you independent in your food production? Do you buy groceries daily? Most people don’t know this, but check this post from Kevin.

    He is one of the gardening influencers I admire, constantly showing us what you can do from your home. You can produce your food, you don’t need to buy things. You can get fresh vegetables right from your garden.

    This is just an example he is showing. Now, tell me – Do you have a garden in your backyard?


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ AI is everywhere. Is it all it’s cracked up to be, or is it one big scam? Well, as it is for most things, the truth is somewhere in the middle.

    In this video ColdFusion shows us that, despite some of AI’s useful contributions, the hype has also impacted the tech industry negatively.


    ♣ Creator Economy

    One year in 40 seconds

    That’s the title of this video, and that’s it. If you like these types of time-lapse videos, this one is must watch. I wonder how much effort the creator poured into this video.

    Time can really fly — sometimes it feels like a year has passed in the blink of an eye!


    ♣ Pop Culture

    This is an X (Former Twitter) thread showcasing Jackie Chan’s most insanely dangerous stunts. I wanted to include this here. Since my childhood, I have been thunderstruck by Jackie Chan’s ability to do these stunts, injured multiple times, and come back to do more stunts after getting fit.

    This man is a LEGEND. Go through this, you will be WOW!


    ♣ Business

    This is the video you need to see if you believe you need millions of followers to make money online or build a business online.

    You are wrong; watch this.

    Here, Alex Hormozi is talking about a woman who making millions with less than 6 thousand people following her, her average post gets 90 likes.

    If you just want to start a business, please just start and go all in. You don’t need millions of customers, you need 1!


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    ♣ Photo of the Week

    A rarely-seen Canada Lynx was filmed majestically striking a pose in incredible trail camera footage.

    The images were captured by the Voyageurs Wolf Project in the woodlands of Kabetogama Peninsula in Voyageurs National Park, northern Minnesota — where Canada lynx roam in small numbers.

    Remote cameras, also called trail cameras, gained popularity in the 1980s. They have given humans an unprecedented view into the secret lives of animals and the natural world.

    See more photos of trail cameras here.


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    Great perspective about success. What do you think?


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  • Are You Climbing the Wrong Mountain? | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue #71

    Are You Climbing the Wrong Mountain? | Weekly NishIsHere – Issue #71

    Will AI Kill Creativity? The Hidden Cost of Cashless Society, How Taylor Swift Really Made Her Billions & Rare Photos from 19th Century Iran Inside

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    Welcome to your dose of curated insights on Tech, Creator Economy, Pop Culture & Business – handpicked by Nish.

    You’re joining over 2,000 curious minds who get my personally curated links and thoughts delivered weekly. Each edition features 4 must-see links plus my Thought, Photo, and Quote of the Week.

    I’m Nishat Shahriyar (Nish), and I’m thrilled you’re here!

    Let’s dive into today’s issue:

    • Are you climbing the wrong mountain?

    • Cashless society and the end of your freedom

    • Will creativity thrive in the AI era?

    • How Taylor Swift became a Billionaire

    • Where do the world’s billionaire comes from?

    • Leaked photos from 19th century Iran, during the Qajar dynasty

    • Become a bigger human

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    Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #71

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    ♣ Thought of the Week

    ◘ Think about this. Are you climbing the wrong mountain?


    ♣ Tech

    ◘ Going cashless seems super easy and convenient, but at what cost? We’re giving up our privacy and control over our own money!

    Watch this video.

    This comment from the video sums up everything:

    “Give a man a gun he can rob a bank.

    Give a man a bank he can rob the world.”


    ♣ Creator Economy

    ◘ There’s a lot of talk going on about creativity and AI. Famous content creator Casey Nesitat did a great experiment showing us that creativity will always win vs AI content.

    Watch this video, where he makes a Vlog all scene and shots dictated by AI.

    As Project Nightfall commented on this video

    “My theory is that AI is actually going to make us more human and save the Internet in 2 years or so, because the whole thing is gonna implode and people will start wanting more raw, real, human content on the Internet. This vlog was soulless, but the scene with Candice was pure gold :D”


    ♣ Pop Culture

    ◘ It’s not necessary to be a fan of Taylor Swift to be impressed by her passion for music. I am not a Swiftie, but I am impressed by how she works on her music passion to become a self-made billionaire.

    If you want to know how she does this, watch this video.

    I admire Taylor Swift as a businesswoman and role model for young women. She demonstrates that it’s possible to pursue your dreams and achieve financial independence. loved her lyric, “Back then, I swore I was going to marry him someday, but I realized some bigger dreams of mine.” It’s so true.


    ♣ Business

    ◘ I found this cool infographic, which shows Mapped: The World’s Billionaire Population, by Country.

    “The world’s billionaires—only 3,311 individuals—represent almost $11.8 trillion in wealth. The global billionaire population continued to grow in 2021, increasing by 3%. Over the same period, billionaire wealth also increased by 18%.

    This map uses data from the Wealth-X Billionaire Census to visualize where the world’s billionaires live and breaks down their collective wealth.”


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    ♣ Photo of the Week

    An anonymous hacker has leaked thousands of photos showing what Iran was like under the Qajar dynasty in the 19th century.

    Iranians and global citizens can now get a glimpse of 19th-century Persia, thanks to a Google Drive folder containing valuable archival photos uploaded online.

    A historian told RFE/RL that Iranian authorities make it difficult for the general public to access these photos. “It’s as if they were trying to keep them as far from the public eye as possible,” Hamidreza Hossein told the American radio station.


    ♣ Quote of the Week

    Be a bigger human. This way.


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