Mit M. Patel

Digital Tech/Culture Enthusiast. Conflicted omnivore. You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.

[Mit M. Patel @mpatel79]

via @JamesClear

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@RaminNasibov Mean Streets

[William Green @WilliamGreen72]

Kevin Kelly: "Your life’s goal should be to become the most improbable person you can be. Your path, your character, your life, should be the most unlikely, the most unexpected, the least predictable version you can make. Improbable lives have fewer competitors, more unique rewards, and are harder to replace with AIs, since AIs run on the predictable."

[Mit M. Patel @mpatel79]

@leevalueroach @mcuban So many Wall Street analysts seem to have been wrong so consistently about the trajectory of Apple’s stock price forecast over the last 20 yrs. The advantage for investors is their long term time horizon, whereas the professionals are managing for quarterly fund performance

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@Nutri_Science_ I question the credibility of anything said on these grifter guru type of podcasts by default

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@drgurner The movie You’ve Got Mail well depicted that golden age

[Ted Ryce @ted_ryce]

Arnold Scharzennegger's wisdom on how he has as much energy & enthusiasm at 76 as when he was 30.

Stop what you're doing now and watch this 53-second clip of what an Elite Mindset looks like.

[Dr. Julie Gurner @drgurner]

Most people don't care about facts, they care about how things make them feel.

Once you understand that, you'll understand how bad actors in politics get ahead, how much of social media works, and why people are so easy to fool.

If facts ruled life, things would shift.

[Ben Meer @SystemSunday]

An idea I’m implementing in my life:

The 1-6-4 Method.

Popularized by entrepreneur and author Jesse Itzler, it’s a foolproof way to make sure you always have fun planned throughout the year.

1. Plan one big “year-making” event

This is inspired by the Japanese concept of Misogi (a challenging annual endeavor).

Pick one massive defining challenge or event for the year that pushes you to grow past your limits:

• A long endurance event (like a marathon)
• A big personal project (like finally starting that side business)
• Something transformative (like a multi-day solo backpacking trip)

This’ll act as the anchor for your year.

2. Schedule 6 mini-adventures for every other month

Lock in one small, exciting experience every other month (6 per year):

• Going camping at a national park
• Traveling on vacation to a place you’ve never been
• Attending a music festival where your favorite artist is performing
• Hosting a group of friends for a dinner party and game night
• Explore a new part of your city that you’ve always wanted to visit

3. Implement a winning habit every quarter

Add one positive, compounding habit every 3 months (4 per year).

It could be drinking more water, walking 10k steps per day, meditating, being on time, or any small routine that improves your life.

These are your building blocks for long-term growth.

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We’ve become bad at leisure.

The digital world isn’t bringing as much joy to our lives.

Having alternative choices (using the 1-6-4 Method) to look forward to throughout the year makes life so much more enjoyable.

And remember:

Put these on your calendar so they actually happen rather than staying as ideas.

Cheers to more joy this year and beyond. 🥂

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[Dr. Julie Gurner @drgurner]

“Successful people start with two core beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so.” - Vala Ashfar

If you start to lose hope, reread this...

Absolutely true.

[Mit M. Patel @mpatel79]

@investmattallen Generally doing the opposite of any investment advice he provides publicly would work out well (for any buying short all of his SPACs)

[GeniusThinking @GeniusGTX]

I'm obsessed with cognitive biases.

A "cognitive bias" is a systematic error in thinking that destroys decision-making.

11 most powerful (and dangerous) cognitive biases I've found: 🧵

1. Survivorship Bias:

[Dr. Julie Gurner @drgurner]

Warren Buffett once said:
"You are only looking for 3 qualities in people (you hire): Enthusiasm, Intelligence, and Integrity."

Rare to find all 3. Snag them up.

[Mit M. Patel @mpatel79]

"Motivation often increases after you begin. The lesson is not to wish you had more motivation, but to make starting as easy as possible."

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@Liathetrader Isn’t the heat and humidity overwhelming in the summer months though?

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@BillAckman How long did it take you to compete it?

[Dr. Julie Gurner @drgurner]

Simple success advice: Always use what you have.

You have a great personality? Use it.
Tech chops? Use them.
Audacity? Lean in.

Don't try to use what *other people* have...
Use what *you have*, to get where you want to go.

[Mit M. Patel @mpatel79]

@UPS possibly the worst customer service I’ve experienced. Extremely long wait times to speak to anyone, and then incompetent service agents each of which have a different proposed solution to the same problem I’m calling about

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@DanielTNiles @CNBC Isn’t essentially impossible to consistently with accuracy make these types of market timing predictions (I.e. correction at Thanksgiving)? Why bother making them publicly?

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https://t.co/ibiszSv5qu

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@elonmusk Also remarkable that Microsoft on its own is nearly on par with Nvidia