JacquesA

Investor / Former TV Exec | Decoding the neuroscience of high performance | Writing The Anchor Report 👇

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@astocks92 7515

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@_The_Prophet__ Colombia

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@DrJStrategy Seems that you are actually consensus, dressed in contrarian costume.

[Natural Philosophy @Naturalphilosy]

“Under peaceful conditions, the warlike man attacks himself.”

— Friedrich Nietzsche

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

The stock market, and hence the US economy, are at the mercy of $MU and $SNDK. The pathetic situation big tech put us all in in the race for AI domination.
The next phase of inflation is here to stay.

[The Shift Journal @TheShiftJournal]

Nietzsche describing the mindset of high performers

[Krishnamurti @K__Quotes]

Words convey meaning only at a certain level; they have a way of distorting, of not giving fully the significance of their symbol, of creating a deception that is entirely unintentional.

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@Codie_Sanchez Surprise, surprise!

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

Most bad decisions don’t come from poor thinking.
They come from the inability to sit still long enough for clarity to emerge.
So instead:
– you act early
– you interfere
– you over-manage
Not because it improves outcomes.
Because it reduces internal tension.

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

We are not built for constant motion. But most of us don’t know how to stop.
https://t.co/ypNDVFgunJ

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

You don’t act because it’s the right move.
You act because you can’t tolerate doing nothing.

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

@WSJ Private pools but still located in Miami. Humidity, heat, traffic, below mediocre service experience all over, above average tropical storm threat, highest home insurance rates in the country….

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

This maps perfectly to what I call 'Inner Architecture.' The aesthetic is decoration; the ethical is the foundation. But the 'religious stage' is realizing the house isn't the point, the space inside is. We often get stuck in the ethical stage because 'doing good' feels productive, but 'looking for the source' requires stillness. That leap is the ultimate clarity.

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

We count calories for our bodies but treat our brains like garbage disposals. The result is "Mental Obesity": bloated with data, yet starving for clarity. After 30 years in media, I know exactly how the system is engineered to harvest you. If you want better decisions, you don't need more info. You need a diet. Read the full protocol here: 👇
https://t.co/pWwL8QnTJ4
#performance #presence #excellence

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

@shaneparrish Follow your dreams' is a goal; 'follow your curiosity' is a system. Goals require willpower to bridge the gap between here and there. Curiosity provides immediate feedback. High performance isn't about pushing harder; it's about finding the groove where the engine runs cool.

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

Profound distinction. We often treat unhappiness as a system failure to be fixed. But true stability requires an Inner Architecture strong enough to hold discomfort without collapsing. It’s not about removing the load (suffering), but reinforcing the structure so you can carry it with clarity.

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

Absolutely, I learned and stilllearning to stop, stay. You can't maintain high-quality attention if you're running on stress or urgency. Success isn't just about the effort; it's about maintaining the physiological state (calm) that allows you to actually see the opportunity in the first place

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Checking your phone the moment the elevator door closes isn't efficient. It is a symptom of chemical dependency.
After years of pressure, your nervous system interprets "Calm" as "Danger." You aren't rushing because you are late. You are rushing to feed the addiction to urgency. This is the biology of why you can't sit still.
Read the full breakdown here: 👇
https://t.co/cKD8Kg90Jx

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This is a powerful reminder, but I try not to rely on urgency (the fear of loss) to drive connection. True presence comes from clarity. When we reduce our own internal noise and regulate our stress, we naturally treat others better because we are actually there, not just physically present but mentally available

[JacquesA @jacques_alf]

I’ve found that the 'want' side is usually an identity issue. We often 'want' more to solve an internal feeling of scarcity. When you do the work to stabilize your identity (what I call Inner Architecture), the 'want' side naturally shrinks. You stop needing external props to feel complete