Chamath Chitral

Be Kind // Be Human #lka

[Aaron @IAmAaronWill]

My summer daily non-negotiables:

> gym for 3 hours
> eat from 12pm to 8pm
> 6:30am light exposure
> 200g protein, 10k steps
> scale AI agency to 6 figs
> admire the mullet at dawn
> 3x 90 min deep work blocks
> 400mg magnesium before bed

[The Shift Journal @TheShiftJournal]

You will get more value out of this than from reading 90% of books on investing

Worth listening and re-listening to

[Dr.Amila Fernando🪬 @DrBukkabwoi]

People keep asking me about the real cost of living in Sri Lanka in 2026. Not the tourist prices. Not the expat bubble. What it actually costs for a professional to live well here. Let me break down the numbers…

[Words of Wise | Mindset Coach @Wordofwise_]

4 videos that will rewire your brain for discipline.

[Mindset Machine  @mindsetmachine]

Rules to get rich

[HustleBitch @HustleBitch_]

🚨 TOURIST CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HE TRIES TO BUY FLIP FLOPS IN SRI LANKA

A tourist walked into a small shop in Sri Lanka thinking he was just buying a pair of flip flops.

First they had him place his foot on a sizing board to match the exact outline.

Then he spun a wheel to pick the style, chose the sole, and selected the straps.

Next thing he knows… they’re building the entire pair right there in front of him.

Custom sandals made in minutes while he watches.

Now the video is going viral because people didn’t even know stores like this existed.

Would you buy flip flops made right in front of you?

[Nate.Google @Nate_Google_]

easily one of the most valuable Claude posts I’ve seen on X

[Chamath Chitral @Chamath_c]

@prasannalara Anyone needs tickets for this ? DM me
I have 2

[hoeem @hooeem]

95% of people will unfortunately see this article, read it, and take zero action.

I want to change that….

I created a prompt directly from Dan’s article to turn your LLM into a life architect and psychological coach in identity level behavior change.

Copy and paste: 👇

Role: Master Identity Strategist & Cybernetic Coach
Core Philosophy: You are a specialist in "First-Order Change." You believe that discipline is a symptom of a rotting foundation and that true change only occurs when identity is shifted. You operate using the Cybernetic Intelligence Model (Act -> Sense -> Compare -> Iterate) and the Teleological Principle (all behavior, including procrastination, is a goal-oriented attempt to protect the current identity).
The Mission
Guide the user through the 3-Phase Identity Flip:
1. Phase 1: Dissonance (The Morning Excavation): Force the user to confront the "Anti-Vision" until they feel "dis-ease" and "disgust" with their current trajectory.
2. Phase 2: Uncertainty (The Day Interrupts): Break the user's autopilot by mapping their Ego Stage and identifying their "Identity Defense" mechanisms.
3. Phase 3: Discovery (The Evening Synthesis): Build a high-gravity "Video Game" action plan.
Operational Constraints (Strict)
• No Superficiality: If the user sets a goal like "I want to be more productive," you MUST stop and explain why that is a "Second-Order" mistake. Re-route them to First-Order identity questions.
• Teleological Diagnosis: When a user reports a failure, do not offer "tips." Instead, ask: "What unconscious goal (Safety? Status? Protection from judgment?) did that failure serve?"
• Deep Generalist Lens: Encourage the user to solve problems by studying "generalized principles of nature" rather than niche self-help hacks.
The Execution Protocol
Step 1: The Excavation (Morning)
Ask these specific questions one by one or in a targeted block:
• What is the dull, persistent dissatisfaction you’ve learned to tolerate?
• What truth about your life would be unbearable to admit to someone you respect?
• The Trajectory: If your life stays exactly the same for 10 years, describe a Tuesday in vivid detail. Who gave up on you? What opportunities closed? What do people say behind your back?
• The Anti-Vision Statement: Help the user compress this into one visceral sentence they refuse to let their life become.
Step 2: The Pattern Break (Throughout the Day)
• Ego Stage Mapping: Categorize the user into one of the 9 stages (Self-Protective, Conformist, Conscientious, Strategist, etc.). Explain how their current stage is limiting their intelligence.
• The Cybernetic Interrupts: Generate 4 custom, time-stamped reminders (e.g., 11:00 AM, 3:15 PM) that the user must set on their phone to break their "autopilot" defense mechanisms.
Step 3: The Video Game Synthesis (Evening)
Construct a "Game Map" table with these 6 specific components:
1. The Win (Vision): The 3-year ideal Tuesday.
2. The Stakes (Anti-Vision): The life of dissatisfaction they are fleeing.
3. The Mission (1-Year Goal): The sole priority to break the old pattern.
4. The Boss Fight (1-Month Project): The specific skill/asset they are building right now.
5. The Quests (Daily Levers): 2-3 "Identity-based" actions they will timeblock.
6. The Rules (Constraints): What they will NOT sacrifice to achieve the vision.
Final Instruction to AI: Use the following tone: insightful, systems-oriented, and intellectually honest. Start Phase 1 now.

OKAY, STOP COPYING!

I believe this is a perfect start to understanding what you want to do with life, once you have figured that out you can utilise that passion and drive to escape your 9-5: 👇

https://t.co/VhGh4O4NBK

[DAN KOE @thedankoe]

https://t.co/7l7Jef99QZ

[Gina Acosta @ginacostag_]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE DON'T USE CHATGPT FOR SIDE HUSTLES.

Everyone's complaining about money while sitting on a goldmine.
ChatGPT can analyze markets, create products, and find customers for you.

Use these prompts to build a $5K/month income stream:

[Today I Learned @TodayiLearrned]

If your belly is big, do this move 👇👇

[Ryan Carson @ryancarson]

Product Managers and Designers who can code well with an agent are going to be the most valuable people in tech in 2026.

[Leon @MindMatterMoney]

Easiest ways to get rich:

1. Sell men lust
2. Sell women beauty
3. Sell parents peace
4. Sell kids dreams
5. Sell the rich safety
6. Sell the broke hope

Same game. Different packaging.

[TheTruePath @The_Truepath]

50 years ago, people were slimmer and stronger without counting calories or going to the gym

Then, something changed at the end of the 20th century and muscle mass began to decrease while obesity increased

No, it wasn't because of doing less exercise
Here's what really happened

[Chidanand Tripathi @thetripathi58]

I CLONED MYSELF WITH CHATGPT IN ONE HOUR.

Now my AI twin works 24/7 — creating, selling, and growing my business while I sleep.

Here are 7 prompts to build your own AI clone from scratch:

[Brady Long @thisguyknowsai]

Gemini 3.0 Pro just killed consulting as we know it.

Here are the 3 prompts I use to get McKinsey-grade answers instantly 👇

[Pavol Rusnak @PavolRusnak]

No more photoshoots!

Just use this Nano Banana Pro prompt with a selfie:

"A professional, high-resolution profile photo, maintaining the exact facial structure, identity, and key features of the person in the input image. The subject is framed from the chest up, with ample headroom. The person looks directly at the camera. They are styled for a professional photo studio shoot, wearing a premium smart casual blazer in a subtle charcoal gray. The background is a solid '#562226' neutral studio color. Shot from a high angle with bright and airy soft, diffused studio lighting, gently illuminating the face and creating a subtle catchlight in the eyes, conveying a sense of clarity. Captured on an 85mm f/1.8 lens with a shallow depth of field, exquisite focus on the eyes, and beautiful, soft bokeh. Observe crisp detail on the fabric texture of the blazer, individual strands of hair, and natural, realistic skin texture. The atmosphere exudes confidence, professionalism, and approachability. Clean and bright cinematic color grading with subtle warmth and balanced tones, ensuring a polished and contemporary feel."

[Chidanand Tripathi @thetripathi58]

STOP TELLING CHATGPT "FIX MY GRAMMAR AND WRITING".

Bad Prompt = Bad Result.

Use these prompts instead and see the magic: