Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy

Nobody saw my posts. Then I figured something out. 0 to 686K LinkedIn impressions in 4 weeks. Now I’m showing you exactly how.

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

Jeff Bezos is pushing back hard on the AI job-loss panic.

The billionaire founder of Amazon (the company that reshaped entire industries) says:

“I think what’s actually going to happen is we’re going to have labor scarcity as a result.”

AI won’t just destroy jobs — it will create different ones. But those new roles will require new skills and visibility.

The professionals who thrive will be the ones building their own audience and leverage now, before the shift accelerates.

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

Mark Cuban on where the real AI money is:

Not in building the next frontier AI models.

There are 33 million companies in the U.S. — most will never build their own AI. They need help actually using it.

The winners will be the “bridgers” who help these small and mid-sized businesses implement AI in their operations.

This gives small operators massive leverage — capabilities that used to require huge teams and budgets, now accessible to anyone who moves fast.

Whether you’re the bridge helping others deploy AI, or using it in your own business — the gap is enormous.

Start now.

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet is being direct.

The company is cutting more than 11,000 jobs while aggressively rolling out AI.

“exiting people on a compressed timeline where reskilling is not a viable path.”

This isn’t a company in trouble. It’s a global giant optimizing — replacing roles AI can now handle more efficiently.
Same pattern as Jamie Dimon, Elon Musk, and others: profitable companies streamlining white-collar work.

For mid-career professionals 40-60 in consulting, analysis, and knowledge roles — the old security rules are breaking.

Don’t just hope your role survives. Start building real options now.

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi dropped a stark prediction:

AI will replace 70-80% of human work — most intellectual/white-collar roles in the next 10 years, physical roles in 15-20.

They’re already cutting jobs while the company grows.

This isn’t a failing business. It’s a profitable one doing more with fewer people.

For mid-career professionals: Hope your role survives… or start building your own options now.

The shift is accelerating.

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

Bill Gates called AI the biggest technical development of his lifetime.

“AI is the biggest technical thing of my lifetime.”

He was direct: it will have a major impact on jobs in the coming years.

This comes from one of the most successful tech builders in history — not hype, just a blunt assessment.

For mid-career professionals in white-collar roles, the window to adapt and build real options is closing fast.

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

Jamie Dimon didn’t sugarcoat it.

JPMorgan is aggressively using AI — already seeing $2B in returns for every $2B invested. 150,000+ employees are using their LLM daily, with agentic AI coming next.

They’re not cutting because they’re in trouble. They’re cutting because AI lets them do more with fewer people.

This is the pattern now: profitable companies streamlining white-collar roles while revenue grows.

Message for mid-career professionals: Hope your employer keeps choosing you… or start building your own options.
The shift is here.

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

@dvassallo Speed is about turnover and stride length. Need to train your body to move faster in shorter distances. Need sprint workouts and stride lengthening workouts. Can start 100m intervals and reduce rest as you improve. Can do weighted lunges for stride length.

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@MissionWinners Pat, what's your take on CLFD? Have small position. Thanks! @missionwinners

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@MissionWinners Yep

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@MissionWinners Pat, what would you be looking for to add to ARLP? Thanks! @missionwinners

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@MissionWinners Pat, can you give an assessment of RGP? Have a small position.

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@MissionWinners Pat, what is your take on VIVO? Thanks!

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

@MissionWinners Yes

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@MissionWinners Pat, what do SJB and SARK look like to you? Thanks!

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@MissionWinners Hi Pat, what do you think of NUGT?

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@dailydirtnap https://t.co/6VxjQMGLu8

[Ferg @trader_ferg]

“I believe we are witnessing the beginning of the end of the age of financialization and, if I’m right, then owning commodities is going to be essential. But how do we do that in the best way possible?"

-Anthony Deden

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

From my local ranch:
It pains us to have to raise prices.
Below are a few of our costs that have dramatically increased in the last few months.
•Animal Feed - ⬆️ 20%
•Fuel - ⬆️ 40%
•Processing - ⬆️ 20%
•Pallets - ⬆️ 100%
•Boxes - ⬆️ 25%

[Doug Cheek | The Reach Guy @theDougCheek]

@Marc_McLovin @HenrikZeberg check this guy out

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@StockTalk416 Imagine this:

1981:
Dow 875 Dec 1981
Silver crashing off the Jan 1980 high of $50.35
Gold coming off the Jan 1980 high of $850
Fed Funds rate at 20% in June 1981
Where are we now?