Dean

Former Poker Wiz • Current Investor/Operator • Lifelong Learner

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."

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[Dr. Profit🩺 @DoctorProfit]

I’m gonna say it… The Knicks are a great matchup for Cleveland.

Brunson is going to be brought into every action and have to defend Harden/Mitchell

They don’t have an Ausar/Scottie Barnes level defender for Mitchell if they want to keep OG on Mobley

Dean Wade has given Brunson hell defensively

Having Mobley roaming when KAT brings the center out and tries to facilitate will limit those sets.

Knicks only chance is magnet ball.

[Chamath Palihapitiya @chamath]

Key to winning:

Choose to be positive and grateful. Then, just keep at it. Time is the great compounder and will do the rest.

So many people just don’t have the discipline to stay positive and grateful. Then time compounds the bitterness instead.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

“AI’s morality can and will guide the direction of humanity.”

[The Rabbit Hole @TheRabbitHole]

https://t.co/HAwXsH7QLA

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

True.

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[Sarah Fields @SarahisCensored]

Now, I want you to imagine the effects on children born in 2020 when you wore a mask for two years.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

@c0rkeh @SarahisCensored The teachers absolutely were. They were ALL wearing masks. During every class. Even on some zooms. The harm we did to the majority of kids during Covid is unmeasurable.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

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[Owen Shroyer @OwenShroyer1776]

This is how Congress operates.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

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[KJ Crypto @koreanjewcrypto]

All your conspiracy theories ended up being true and the people you told them to still think you’re retarded

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

@StephNoh This has Cade as a negative value contract. Hard to take it seriously if this is the case. Cool idea though.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

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[Alex Hormozi @AlexHormozi]

Don’t stop trying because it didn’t work.

It never works the first time.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

"We however ALWAYS see the 4% and talk about them for YEARS because they are a rorschach test for our bias and generate the most amount of engagement and attention and debate."

[Max @minordissent]

Kind of a tangent but:

One thing very important to think about whenever you are trying to accurately detect patterns based on limited data (online or otherwise) is whether it’s “a canary in a coal mine” or “the exception that proves the rule”

For me personally, back in 2011 when i first saw videos of cops using what i perceived to be excessive force, i thought it was the former. “imagine how much they are doing this where we don’t see it! ACAB!”

However after watching enough videos (fun fact: i actually had a Facebook page where i would post police shootings daily trying to bring awareness to the issue but then ran out in only a few months) and doing deep dives into the whole story on cases like Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin, I realized it’s the opposite.

If you took a random sample of 1,000 full body cams of police encounters that ended in violence (which is probably only 1% of all police encounters), you would find that:

~95% were totally justified, 4% you didn’t like but are technically legal (and you would begrudgingly accept them as justified after watching the 950 times where some wacko went crazy on the cop and they responded in a way you totally agreed as fair), and only 1% of the time you would genuinely believe were excessive force and bad.

We never see the 99% of times where there wasn’t violence because no one cares.

Of the 1% where there is violence, we never see the 95% where everyone would agree it was justified because also no one cares.

We do see the 1% of the 1% where it was clear cut that the cop used excessive force but it quickly gets forgotten about because everyone agrees and thus there is nothing to discuss.

We however ALWAYS see the 4% and talk about them for YEARS because they are a rorschach test for our bias and generate the most amount of engagement and attention and debate.

Thus, what appears to “empathetic people” to be a problem with 90%+ of police encounters because they think the videos are a canary in a coal machine, is actually a problem with 0.01% or less because they are the exception that proves the rule.

It is worth asking yourself where society and (your own life) have this heuristic inverted such as this.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

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[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

Current situation:

1. Stocks = Record high
2. Gold = Record high
3. Silver = Record high
4. Home Prices = Record high
5. Copper = Record high
6. Platinum = Record high
7. Money Market Funds = Record high
8. US Debt = Record high
9. Deficit Spending = Record high
10. Household Debt = Record high

When everything hits a record high at the same exact time, it's not a coincidence.

Fiat currencies are depreciating.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

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[Normal Guy @Normal_2610]

Greenland is becoming geopolitically priceless for USA

Why Greenland suddenly matters? Earlier, Arctic was frozen, Sea routes unusable, No one cared much

Now, Ice is melting, Arctic sea routes are opening, Ships can move between - Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean through the Arctic

This makes the Arctic a new global highway.

Greenland sits right in the middle of this. Geography shocker most people miss ( Very Strategic location)

Greenland is much closer to the US than to Denmark. Distance from Washington DC to Nuuk is less than Nuuk to Copenhagen

So, US sees Greenland as a direct security zone. Denmark is far away, US is next door.

China is already Part owner in a Greenland mining company, Trying to enter Arctic trade routes

Russia - Arctic neighbor, Long-standing polar military presence

As Arctic opens up - US fears China entering its backyard, Greenland becomes the choke point. US military already controls Greenland security

Important fact >>

In 1951, US and Denmark signed a treaty - US is responsible for Greenland’s defense

US maintains - Pituffik Space Base (earlier Thule Air Base), Part of NORAD missile and space tracking system

So, US already acts like Greenland is strategic territory. Trump wants formal control, not just presence

Dark Cold War history there - Two shocking facts. Nuclear weapons scandal

Denmark had banned nuclear weapons on its soil. Later discovered - US had secretly stationed nukes in Greenland

1968 nuclear crash - US B-52 bomber crashed near Thule, Carrying four hydrogen bombs, One bomb was never found, Radiation spread occurred

This shows - Greenland has long been part of nuclear strategy

How big Greenland really is?

This is where people underestimate it badly. Greenland area About 21.6 lakh sq km

India area About 32.8 lakh sq km

So, Greenland is two-thirds the size of India, Only 56,000 people live there. Bigger than India’s 10 largest states combined. Largest island in the world.

Minerals are the hidden gold. Greenland has 25 out of 34 critical minerals. Needed for - Defense systems, EV batteries, Chips, Modern technology

Earlier, Ice made mining impossible

Now, Melting ice, Easier access, Lower cost. This makes Greenland strategic treasure.

Political status of Greenland. Greenland is Part of Denmark But high autonomy

Timeline:

1979: Home rule
2009: Right to independence if people choose

Now:
Strong independence sentiment
Own parliament
Own government

This year:
Greenland may vote on independence
This creates a window of opportunity.

Trump’s calculation

Trump sees - Denmark is weak on control, Greenland wants independence, China is moving in, Arctic is opening

So he thinks - Make an offer Greenland cannot refuse Or strike a deal during transition

If US pays Denmark - Looks colonial, If US pays Greenlanders directly - Each citizen becomes multi-millionaire

Some estimates - Deal value up to $1.7 trillion

This is not new for America

US history - Louisiana Purchase, Alaska purchase from Russia. Alaska was mocked then. Today it is priceless.

Trump sees Greenland as The next Alaska

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[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

The Venezuela plot thickens:

While Venezuela holds 303 BILLION barrels of oil reserves, much of this is HEAVY crude oil.

Texas and Louisiana also *happen* to have 6 of the LARGEST HEAVY crude oil refineries in the world.

What does this mean? Let us explain.

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[Dean @DeanHamrick]

“A few decisions are like tattoos. Once you make them, you have to live with them. Some mistakes are irreversible.”

[James Clear @JamesClear]

I think about decisions in three ways: hats, haircuts, and tattoos.

Most decisions are like hats. Try one and if you don’t like it, put it back and try another. The cost of a mistake is low, so move quickly and try a bunch of hats.

Some decisions are like haircuts. You can fix a bad one, but it won’t be quick and you might feel foolish for a while. That said, don't be scared of a bad haircut. Trying something new is usually a risk worth taking. If it doesn't work out, by this time next year you will have moved on and so will everyone else.

A few decisions are like tattoos. Once you make them, you have to live with them. Some mistakes are irreversible. Maybe you'll move on for a moment, but then you'll glance in the mirror and be reminded of that choice all over again. Even years later, the decision leaves a mark. When you're dealing with an irreversible choice, move slowly and think carefully.

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[Paternal Legacy @PaternalLegacy]

18 new weapons-grade parenting tips

1/ Talk to them like adults: early and always

2/ Let them be bored

3/ Your energy is the house’s vibe. It all starts with YOU

4/ Never make them finish their food

“Try a bite” works better and builds their palate over time

5/ If something isn’t optional, don’t ask

Example: “Do you want to go to bed?” vs. “It’s time for bed”

6/ Say yes more than no (especially as they get older)

7/ Never complain about work or chores

“Work sucks” or “I hate dishes” builds the wrong mindset

8/ “You GET to,” not “you HAVE to”

Ingrain this language into your being… and theirs

9/ Ask better questions

“How was your day?” becomes “What’s something that made you smile today?”

10/ When they share something tricky, don’t solve it immediately

Say: “I’m so glad you’re telling me this. I believe you”

11/ Never say “Don’t tell Mom”

Parenting is a team sport. Kids thrive on unity and consistency

12/ 1 hour of 100% focus beats 4 hours of half-hearted attention with your children

13/ Make your home the neighborhood epicenter

Watch their growth, witness team play, feed hungry teens!

14/ Do that lemonade stand

They learn business; you make memories

15/ Rethink the airport: “Kids, navigate us to Gate C15”

They’ll develop leadership and teamwork (just get there early 😆)

16/ Share some challenges (age appropriate)

Show them setbacks aren’t avoided… they’re solved

17/ Make Xmas & birthdays about time together, not stuff

18/ Never wish away time...because the good times are happening right now

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

“These Guidelines return us to the basics,” Secretary Kennedy said. “American households must prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods—protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains—and dramatically reduce highly processed foods. This is how we Make America Healthy Again.”

[HHS @HHSGov]

Today's NEW Dietary Guidelines deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: EAT REAL FOOD.

The 2025–2030 Guidelines reestablish food — not pharmaceuticals — as the foundation of health and reclaim the food pyramid as a tool for nourishment and education.

[Dean @DeanHamrick]

True.

[Dave Ramsey @DaveRamsey]

Online sports gambling is destroying a generation of young men.

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[Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays]

I'm starting to detect a pattern.

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