#  @CyrusYari Cyrus Yari
Cyrus Yari posts on X about in the, london, books, business the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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### Social Influence
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[technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [stocks](/list/stocks) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [vc firms](/list/vc-firms) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [events](/list/events)
**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the), [london](/topic/london), [books](/topic/books), [business](/topic/business), [skin](/topic/skin), [germany](/topic/germany), [if you](/topic/if-you), [tesla](/topic/tesla), [food](/topic/food) #4179, [dubai](/topic/dubai) #449
**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Despite its recent rally very bullish on $NVDA as a long-term hold. Many reasons; a few: - continued boom in gaming - continued boom in crypto mining - regulators now scrutinising deal to acquire ARM Ltd. If blocked - dip great time to buy Screenshot this show me in [--] yrs"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1407323193426202625) 2021-06-22T13:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@sama yup wrote abt this long ago in viral essay. most vcs are frauds- glorified middlemen living off mgmt fees w no operating exp or skin in game. barely returning the fund & if they do they achieve subpar returns (better off in index fund) the key is to be an operator-investor: Latest essay 10k hits last 48h https://t.co/YmTlqLvktR Huge cred to @dunkhippo33 + @anothercohen for their incredible insights ref'd Others referenced: @ShaanVP @pinverrr @ImranMahmudMD @shervin @GeoffLewisOrg @rrhoover @jposhaughnessy @chamath @antoniogm @sriramk @TurnerNovak Latest essay 10k hits last 48h"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1655273855739461632) 2023-05-07T18:10Z [----] followers, 46K engagements
"@dvassallo 👌 all these co-working spaces should take some design lessons from you 😂"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1678680378423275520) 2023-07-11T08:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Jason @LAUNCH @ycombinator yup wrote abt this long ago in viral essay most vcs are frauds- glorified middlemen living off mgmt fees w no operating exp or skin in game. barely returning fund & if they do its subpar returns (better off w index fund) key is to b operator-investor:"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1682011952938119168) 2023-07-20T12:57Z [----] followers, 15.4K engagements
"LOLOL. never & i mean never join a european tech company if u work in eu. these are the type of ppl u have to work with. if u want to work in tech in europe make sure it's at the eu office of an american company (usa culture always) long live the opposite mindset of this:"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1691147579927441434) 2023-08-14T17:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ObsidianBtc @akshat_hk @AntonKreil agreed singapore is safe for sure but looking at the crime index by city there are safer places ;) Munich being one of my favourites in the world here are the lowest crime cities:"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1703329077069836705) 2023-09-17T08:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"FINALLY found a joint in that's on par if not better than joints. [--] aunts hole in the wall cafe Lindy home-made recipes fresh even the doogh was made right there. she said i'm not letting u order that much u won't finish it & as always left them stunned"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1703477588973211974) 2023-09-17T18:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"we now even have degrees w ML specialisation. if one is an autodidact u can get better ML edu just study the following urself: -Python -Data Structures & Algo -Probabilities & Stats -Algebra -Calculus -ML algorithms -SQL -Testing -Version control -LLM/Langchain (h/t @svpino)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1709666420676551043) 2023-10-04T20:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"-@david_perell's "is your writing enjoyable". the truth is most ppl think their writing is great when in fact it sucks & bores readers to death. these writers are some of the "smartest" ppl. why imo those who have been box-checkers most of their life (academia / corporate) really struggle w this fluidity. are ppl going to come back years later and reread/share your essay i've been fortunate that ppl this year have been sharing my essays from 2-3 yrs ago but in my view even I have a loooooong way to go in writing. the problem is that when u are in academia/corporate or any fake environment u"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1712391542936052109) 2023-10-12T08:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"just another beautiful german street w cobblestones & tram line & me purposefully holding my phone out as much as possible because no london roadman is going to snatch it on a moped🤗 p.s. this is not berlin's inner ring area hence why it's nice"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1713282864991596768) 2023-10-14T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"why vc is bullshit: when we started @rationalvc podcast we couldn't raise a dollar to save our lives. have a few big names on the show & bam LPs wire funds in seconds - they think due to having guests on show we must be besties w all the guests. as always the world runs on perception & social proof but even moreso in vc than any other industry. this is why its BS when podcasters raise large funds only on basis of this perception & social proof & no skin in game operating xp or any worth for that matter. out of the few hundred or thousand ppl they interview they rarely keep in touch in most"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1715040075606548900) 2023-10-19T16:19Z [----] followers, 16.4K engagements
"went back to berlin Lindy joint auntie from last time played tombak (persian drum) for us all today and burned esfand over my head (zoroastrian ritual to keep evil eyes away). we ate for so long her shift ended & she went home - our feast was still going strong"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1715857084770566581) 2023-10-21T22:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@dollarsanddata i think part of reason is young men want to mate (find best partner they can procreate with) & they feel it's difficult to stand out by being middle manager so they take more risk / rash decisions (higher T) [--] yo man w wife/kids has lower T & is mellow better decisions too"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1717613485935215021) 2023-10-26T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"& yes i'm going to turn all DEI woke on u all because most westerners don't read or learn a thing rather netflix watching or instagram scrolling zombies. my experience in the west has mostly been fools who after a minute of explaining why u are here (iran revolution) & explain who we were for the last [----] years don't know a fucking thing"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1718018232336928802) 2023-10-27T21:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Be Nameh Ahura Mazda"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1720092618020081949) 2023-11-02T14:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"oh for sure. but as NNT explains on FBR applying a monte carlo simulation to say fund managers or an entrepreneur's life path we can see endless other ways it could've played out w scenario analysis. there are far more ppl who attempted and we never hear about than the very few who make it & we hear about. Munger says u need intelligence hard work & luck. many ppl who have the first [--] but no luck & never make it & they can't afford to take endless swings. if u can afford to take endless swings eventually smthin will work. the ppl i personally have most respect for in this world are those who"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1721247829761376345) 2023-11-05T19:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@alexfmac code is means to an end. hardest thing to achieve is cash flow +ve & control of board 🐐"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1727097548865781844) 2023-11-21T22:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"living better than any "wealthy" ppl i know in tech/vc/media"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1727357107954221426) 2023-11-22T16:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@p_millerd 👋 recently am discussing a lot about lifestyle design (latest tweets) - and discussing more of this going forward on @rationalvc content (written about it some few yrs ago): am always gifting books to ppl (mentees) asking for advice would love to"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1728043825103356083) 2023-11-24T13:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"so many ppl in corporate/office environments complain of headaches / brain fog. no shit. as Lindyman says: modern day office workers get less sun than any group of humans in history & as Pieter says below the air quality in offices is fucking shit. drones in glass boxes"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1728744812088832110) 2023-11-26T11:57Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements
"". ya ya when interest rates go back to normal. " motherfucker *THIS* is normal"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1729183959115080035) 2023-11-27T17:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@elonmusk we are nothing but a fart in the wind in the cosmos of time"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1731344240662155281) 2023-12-03T16:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"GM. Be Nameh Ahura Mazda. Ashem voh vahishtem ast usht ast usht ahmi hyat ashi vahishti ashem"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1731612117998973396) 2023-12-04T09:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🐐 @rationalvc portfolio company 😤 Achaemenid power Announcement is one week away This is going to be bigger than GLP-1s. I should win a Nobel Prize in Medicine for this. Announcement is one week away This is going to be bigger than GLP-1s. I should win a Nobel Prize in Medicine for this"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1734518360543474049) 2023-12-12T10:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"if u hear about a good location to move to it is no longer a good location"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1734640275308318762) 2023-12-12T18:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"best city in the world fuck berlin"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1738573926018564474) 2023-12-23T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"north london flneur near where i grew up. largest greek cypriot population here outside of cyprus. i grew up w these brothers lovely ppl. also "palmers green" is often referred to as "palmers greek""
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1740709953244139745) 2023-12-29T12:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@LBacaj much love Louie faleminderit 🙏 always inspired by your journey from Albania & The Bronx. Happy new year to you and the family"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1741805673594175559) 2024-01-01T12:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST IS FINALLY HERE THE LONG AWAITED @rationalvc PIVOT EP [--] WE DISCUSS FOOLED BY RANDOMNESS BY NASSIM TALEB 🔗VID ON YT AUDIO SPOTIFY🔗below some great ideas ref'd in ep: @dvassallo @LBacaj @lukeburgis @Jack_Raines @shl @FatTonysPodcast @BasedBeffJezos @levelsio"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1741905337215500362) 2024-01-01T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""come to london for the holidays it will be sick." proceeds to spend most of the trip being sick in bed"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1743169591734378709) 2024-01-05T07:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"will need a mega trip to thailand in the spring or something to resolve this"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1743170263791882685) 2024-01-05T07:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"faxx. me kissing my british passport. If I were a German national (my only passport) Id seriously consider emigration options as a plan B or at least for my children. I speak to my Frankfurt banking and private equity acquaintances - people financing with the real economy - and many are thinking along the same If I were a German national (my only passport) Id seriously consider emigration options as a plan B or at least for my children. I speak to my Frankfurt banking and private equity acquaintances - people financing with the real economy - and many are thinking along the same"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1744512541441634779) 2024-01-09T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"these are the gurus ur fav podcast gurus interview as the "genius" high intelligence would've gone against him & wouldn't have resulted in such level of monetary success / fame. but if it's intelligence we're talking about: "nowadays fame is disconnected from excellence" Hormozi confusing the mean for the median. 🤭 Still a good book though. https://t.co/sYXY9mopWW Hormozi confusing the mean for the median. 🤭 Still a good book though. https://t.co/sYXY9mopWW"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744777711359303834) 2024-01-09T17:46Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"elite write-up & as always a great reason for why u should be using @rationalvc's portfolio company @JoinOdin for ur angel investments Investing in UK startups can come with tax benefits. Theyre called EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and SEIS (Seed EIS) and incentivise investors to support founders early especially SEIS. They come with both income tax relief and loss relief 🤯 But first how do companies Investing in UK startups can come with tax benefits. Theyre called EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and SEIS (Seed EIS) and incentivise investors to support founders early especially"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1744797789769368047) 2024-01-09T19:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@zebulgar @vkhosla @SamirKaul1 @rabois end of an era. when ppl say Rabois they also say Delian. mr miyagi & daniel son. glad u got a chance to write those essays on all the amazing lessons you learned from him"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1744817599496573141) 2024-01-09T20:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"i was thinking why does no one care abt cost of schooling for their future kids then i remembered most of u have mega inheritance & dgaf. me on the other hand negative inheritance: not only do i get nothing (immigrants) but i have to help as ppl age my duty. any1 plan on homeschooling their future kids edu is [--] of [--] biggest expenses (other: housing). state schools are no-no. private schools in uk cost c. 35k per yr call it [--] w inflation by then. 40k *13 yrs of schooling *3 kids (min.) = 1.56MM just schooling. what am i missing any1 plan on homeschooling their future kids edu is [--] of 2"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745895390375780490) 2024-01-12T19:47Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"cuts everywhere. i don't know how ppl with jobs are so carefree (maybe many of u are expecting inheritance). we are moving to a phase of MUST have other income. ideally ur side project will be high leverage (code/media etc.). spending every limited free second on building. "Citigroup is cutting 10% of its workforce" ("About [-----] employees will be let go over the medium term") 🤔 "Citigroup is cutting 10% of its workforce" ("About [-----] employees will be let go over the medium term") 🤔"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1745923113554972728) 2024-01-12T21:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"good. fuck them. put more pressure on shitty management at all these tech companies who overhire. put them all on blast. this is not how a moral character like kaufman/munger would operate not puppets to changing interest rates. also sacrifice limited free time to build urself some side income. it prevents over-reliance on these charlatans. These work from home layoff reaction videos are a tragic dystopian & undeniably intriguing new format https://t.co/iD9hOedwLI These work from home layoff reaction videos are a tragic dystopian & undeniably intriguing new format https://t.co/iD9hOedwLI"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1746181787095584824) 2024-01-13T14:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"misinformation. deadlifts = best exercise for ur back. antifragility. don't shoot them cos u don't know how to do them. get urself some rippetoe coaching for form. then programme wendler [---]. then keep doing it. then thank me later. ronnie's injuries = complete different story. Heavy deadlifts endgame https://t.co/5ve7jHX8ly Heavy deadlifts endgame https://t.co/5ve7jHX8ly"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1747537675798638628) 2024-01-17T08:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"some personal news: [--] months ago i joined tesla as a senior software engineer. as the quoted tweet below says am doing a bit of everything & not a trad swe role rather "full-stack operator" building a lot of 0-to-1 really cool internal stuff i can't really talk about. i'm going to share in this [--] tweet some of my thoughts around careers. ppl are surprised that i'd go back to a corporate role well. this reminds me of when @antoniogm joined apple after yrs of independence (except he got paid wayyy more & i haven't had a slack crusade attack me). i believe if u take a role it should only be to"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748064312701211094) 2024-01-18T19:26Z [----] followers, 235.9K engagements
"linkedin has to be the worst platform. they need to make an alternative for ppl w anti-normie / unconventional career paths. then again all of u are on here :)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1750202674799096032) 2024-01-24T17:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JDodrawat @shl @rationalvc here's the youtube vid link but audio is also on spotify / everywhere else:"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1751241027329921061) 2024-01-27T13:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"these germans never seen a donny w thick persian curls sparking a cohiba short on freezing train platform in barbour wax & northamptonshire hand-made calf leather chelsea boots drenched in cologne persian uncle style bopping his head to skeng jamaican music in his headphones"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1751290314193535395) 2024-01-27T17:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@iman_olya @rationalvc Chuhx ghorboonet beram. Hold tight the 2-min hype myself up for [--] reps only this year 4-plates be nameh Ahura Mazda. Chuhx"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1751936792071110846) 2024-01-29T11:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Man I am distraught. My "Amou" (uncle dad's brother) in Iran has passed away at [--]. He was the eldest of [--] siblings (my dad being the youngest). Looked after me a lot in my first [--] yrs in Iran before we came to England. Kindest soul in town. Please keep us in your prayers today"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1759677190738694560) 2024-02-19T20:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"the more winters i spend in lack of sun the more i realise i need to design my life in such a way that i can spend winters somewhere like south of spain/portugal or canary islands. same time zone not far elite gyms etc. sun impacts south iranian genes even more huge impact :)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1761365549836038641) 2024-02-24T12:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@viziandrei another banger from my favourite twitter account. this one echoes a lot of munger & kaufman advice on the multidisciplinary approach to thinking (capturing all the big ideas from the big disciplines) or prof NNT's advice. there's no other way to live imo. love it"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1775872128694321618) 2024-04-04T13:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST OUT @rationalvc THE BLACK SWAN MEGASODE EP #51 For 3-hrs we discuss the masterpiece by Nassim Taleb. 🔗below vid on YT audio Spotify some great ideas ref'd in ep: @viziandrei @FatTonysPodcast @lukeburgis @Jack_Raines @dvassallo @LBacaj @EricJorgenson @naval"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1775983188373848135) 2024-04-04T20:26Z [----] followers, 56.5K engagements
". @rationalvc portfolio company the pride of Persians the exceptional @DrCamRx sublime execution. 🧿 You wouldn't believe how fast a top VC-backed startup can scale. How fast exactly you ask Maximus is on track to 100X (10000% growth) revenue in [--] years by the end of [----]. That would put us at #38 on the current Inc. Top [----] fastest growing private companies in America. https://t.co/HtPzuDGAjr You wouldn't believe how fast a top VC-backed startup can scale. How fast exactly you ask Maximus is on track to 100X (10000% growth) revenue in [--] years by the end of [----]. That would put us at #38 on"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1776648249408913905) 2024-04-06T16:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Porkchop_EXP @_evFM going from london to germany it is a less stressful life here. feel more peace"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1777326206158885176) 2024-04-08T13:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"agreed. ppl ask why the founding & foundation of the @rationalvc brand is based so much on prof NNT teachings / philosophies here's your answer 👇 Other than NN Taleb there are no serious thinkers/philosophers in the West nowadays like there used to be. Who else is there on the same level of genuine original contribution Fukuyama Pinker etc. proven wrong. Sam Harris is a super biased joke. Who are these days Poppers Other than NN Taleb there are no serious thinkers/philosophers in the West nowadays like there used to be. Who else is there on the same level of genuine original contribution"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1778426946457682426) 2024-04-11T14:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"genuine question because i love london. what does the future hold for native londoners where are u going to send ur kids for school because state schools suck good private schools = 35k p.a. w adj future inflation x13 yrs of schooling x3 kids = 1.4MM *just* on schooling🤣 Just had my phone stolen by a bike gang in London. Called the police and they told me [----] iPhones are being reported stolen per day in London alone. They predict on 1/4 are reported. Insane. Just had my phone stolen by a bike gang in London. Called the police and they told me [----] iPhones are being reported stolen per day"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1779125731664011562) 2024-04-13T12:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@eftegarie yup UK is goat'd in that regard lots of great product offerings. ur thoughts on msci acwi ucits etf vs. the same msci acwi but the index fund (also accumulating) both have pros & cons ofc but if i'm not mistaken i saw u criticise index funds before.or was that just US index"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1792129673373143455) 2024-05-19T09:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"as someone who's worked w some of best software engineers on the market i've said time & time again in future unless these devs have strong non-technical skills (speaking writing etc) which most don't - then most become obsolete. technical PMs devs generalist specialist Peter Thiel: AI is bad news for people for math skills and society is going to shift in favor of people with strong verbal skills. https://t.co/4bfiMTJrbh Peter Thiel: AI is bad news for people for math skills and society is going to shift in favor of people with strong verbal skills. https://t.co/4bfiMTJrbh"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1794763409915043879) 2024-05-26T16:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Vizi's twitter & substack are my favourite follows. i mentioned this on the last rational pod & mentioned it again in antifragile ep releasing soon. his ideas are all Lindy & superb. can't wait to cover this book on the @rationalvc pod this yr. get the book & enjoy🍷 Announcement: Ive been working on launching my book lately. The Sovereign Artist: Meditations on Lifestyle Design 👑 June 10-15: Live on Amazon (Paperback & Hardcover) Sneak Peek 👀 https://t.co/IhMeak8MTr Announcement: Ive been working on launching my book lately. The Sovereign Artist: Meditations on Lifestyle Design 👑 June"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1795566963412135955) 2024-05-28T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"lol claims to have spent [---] hrs studying NNT yet proceeds to post a prescriptive thread taken purely from "picking nuggets" YT videos. i've literally *studied* the incerto cover to cover hundreds (plural) of hours & can confirm i don't know shit. the audacity. pls stop. Ive spent over [---] hours studying one of the most controversial authors. Nassim Taleb. Here are [--] of his best lessons https://t.co/mBcK54vRNz Ive spent over [---] hours studying one of the most controversial authors. Nassim Taleb. Here are [--] of his best lessons https://t.co/mBcK54vRNz"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1797934074075783224) 2024-06-04T10:11Z [----] followers, 187.6K engagements
"@andreasklinger i am londoner been living in berlin soon munchen regularly back & forth 🫡 (also enjoy visiting zurich) LDN as overall connector seems wise as many of my discussions in germany lead to some uk connection whether capital or talent etc"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1798333069092626704) 2024-06-05T12:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Brilliant. Nassim Taleb on one of the best pieces of advice he ever received. @iman_olya and I have been studying the masterpiece Incerto Series. Recently recorded megasodes on Antifragile SITG & Bed of Procrustes. 10+ hours of podcasts + essays coming soon @ @rationalvc .com"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798380825974862233) 2024-06-05T15:46Z [----] followers, 160.7K engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST OUT @rationalvc THE ANTIFRAGILE MEGASODE EP #52. Our "highest-signal" ep to date. For 4-hrs we discuss the masterpiece by Nassim Taleb. 🔗below vid on YT audio Spotify some great ideas ref'd in ep: @rorysutherland @FatTonysPodcast @dvassallo @viziandrei"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1801309548768031122) 2024-06-13T17:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"we are looking into building a community area for @rationalvc on discord. problem w discord is many discord users are anon (no skin in game) given nature of app. slack is good in that regard but sucks in every other regard. thoughts / solutions i despise anons"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1803740836103946398) 2024-06-20T10:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"really appreciate all the feedback below. after much discussion/thought today w @iman_olya we're going to stick w the current name. in future we may split test with smthin like "Timeless Wisdom (brought to you) by Rational VC" or "Polymath Investors by." Cheers 🤝💪 friends pls share your thoughts we building in public: @iman_olya and i have thought about changing @rationalvc's name to something else for some time. why because at first glance new ppl think we are "a VC pod" which makes me shiver. we read books. -- "Learn from friends pls share your thoughts we building in public: @iman_olya"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1804184152683462697) 2024-06-21T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@digvijoy_c damn Sir Chatterjee I was hoping you wouldn't catch on to this and expose @iman_olya. now that the secret is out. his living room walls are plastered with Tate posters. I stand with you Sir Chatterjee we must cancel @iman_olya. https://x.com/alexfmac/status/1811814570639409603 @digvijoy_c An example of tribalism rational thought. If you cannot disaggregate someone you dislike from a valid point they are making - you have an inability to think rationally. https://x.com/alexfmac/status/1811814570639409603 @digvijoy_c An example of tribalism rational thought. If you cannot"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1811832193330856234) 2024-07-12T18:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"andrew henderson is pushing turkey comments echo my views. great to visit for few days but lets stop the hype i'd only enjoy nomading in eastern orthodoxy: georgia greece cyprus + soon i go romania & montenegro. zero scams. if u want headache & scams go turkey moroccoetc"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1815850341965148441) 2024-07-23T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@wincollad i ran out of tweet characters i wanted to also add SE-Asia as my 2nd fav region especially for europe winter time. very hospitable ppl & no scams"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1815852733548880043) 2024-07-23T20:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MyndOfTheTyme @iman_olya Appreciate u 🙏 the honour will be mine - lots of future opportunities as we ramp up meetups in future"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1816951934831427877) 2024-07-26T21:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Very fitting that this has been on the rational fund website for years now - since inception. All stemming from skin in the game. Enjoy your sunday with the new 3-hour @rationalvc podcast megasode on the book Skin in the Game. Available now in your favourite podcast player"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1817520170522366250) 2024-07-28T11:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"i remember when i posted this about germany & a number of "big" german VCs / techies all unfollowed me 😂 most fragile ppl. glad to finally be leaving berlin. other german cities may still have problem of pseudo-intellectuals etc but at least not utter utter dumps like berlin conclusions from a few hrs interacting w germans in berlin: in any country around the world they hear my accent &: "omg wow you're from the uk.". starts convo. in germany if u have black hair they label u a turk regardless of where you're from. even the most educated here conclusions from a few hrs interacting w germans"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1817635064324260231) 2024-07-28T18:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"who are the foremost experts on ML/AI here on X your favourite follows i've been contracted to a) share my own industry learnings b) speak with a few experts on a panel & c) build a mini curriculum. Cheers"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1821150767434096699) 2024-08-07T11:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Charlie Munger's advice for young people. I am infinitely blessed that w @rationalvc and @iman_olya I also have all three. Now time to compound it for life"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1822215710283612626) 2024-08-10T10:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JohannesTopo i don't think there is any selectiveness per se or "two-tier policing" as twitter has us believe as someone from the uk. most of the info on here is BS & ppl stirring nonsense. i'm the most anti woke person myself but even i can say musk has swung pendulum so far its fked. e.g: i saw this today in the flesh as i was cycling thru munich. needs a community note: the "mcdonalds" was also written in 3-4 other major global languages but this post only decided to capture [--] of them to get likes/attention. as always most of twitter is bs. i saw this today in the flesh as i was cycling"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1823322649793012166) 2024-08-13T11:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@alexbilz I'm deeply sorry man. I'm always defending my Armenian brothers in debates against your neighbours (both east & west). Severe injustice. Honouring the memory of those who were lost"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1824878899165364416) 2024-08-17T18:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Germany: the gift that keeps on giving:"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1827747490655002908) 2024-08-25T16:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"i find amusing resurgence of germans screaming "Aryan" on this soy platform where they have no SITG & hide as anons. "Iran" literally translates to "land of Aryans". germans are not Aryans go read a book. we were building Persepolis when you were rolling around in mud huts"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1829987228774461569) 2024-08-31T20:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@sebs_tweets as always u have the answers sir. agreed I was just saying to @iman_olya that once we launch our server soon then i can use X less hopefully (or barely) & just spend time on our server & yours ;)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1829995439464038568) 2024-08-31T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1829983175843725738 John likes to rank migrant groups in Germany into "tiers". Apparently an Iranian like Reza (hypothetical) ranks lower than an Italian or French. John hasn't grasped that instead of tiers u simply have "good" & "bad" ppl everywhere no SITG waiting for inheritance = Germany https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1829983175843725738 John likes to rank migrant groups in Germany into "tiers". Apparently an Iranian like Reza (hypothetical) ranks lower than an Italian or French. John hasn't grasped that instead of tiers u simply have "good" & "bad" ppl"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1830641705407918582) 2024-09-02T16:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"long-term: either US or UK (hope they fix things). maybe Switzerland as backup plan. Optimism is the only answer. Keep building"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1830643358659662196) 2024-09-02T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Stephen Wolfram doesn't engage with anyone on twitter never replies probably rarely even checks notifications. just logs on posts his work and logs off 😭 bawse true king of productivity and willpower. man's productivity is off the charts"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1832076979476079091) 2024-09-06T15:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"deeply deeply concerning. on a per capita basis UK is ranked first in outflows of millionaires. eventually it will become like the US system where passport holders will get taxed even if they've left. that then has even more concerning 2nd & 3rd order effects. A leaderboard no country wants to be on. I would be extremely concerned if I were the UK govt about the unprecedented exodus of wealth and job creators. We are second only behind China globally. https://t.co/pzlvzf9Ixz A leaderboard no country wants to be on. I would be extremely concerned if I were the UK govt about the unprecedented"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1832388022228124007) 2024-09-07T11:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"there is also a danger in excessive reading (overthinking contemplating) "or fuhgetaboud the texts just engage in acts of courage.NNT SITG we must read but let's also take proper action let's build. "You must start a business. Put urself on the line start a business. "My solitude is full of books." Kafka https://t.co/dflbkY0F5s "My solitude is full of books." Kafka https://t.co/dflbkY0F5s"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1833110757677937149) 2024-09-09T11:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"LOL. once again we'll see what happens to this already crumbling country when the skilled migrants leave. they use germany as a stepping stone none stay long-term because of this. you will never be like the US yet u try to copy their culture in so many ways. delusion"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1834144790113357888) 2024-09-12T08:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST OUT @rationalvc THE BED OF PROCRUSTES EP #54 Rare guest ep to wrap up [--] hrs of Incerto content. For [---] hours we discuss a masterpiece by @nntaleb w the [--] biggest Incerto practitioners we know: @dvassallo + @sebs_tweets of @FatTonysPodcast 🔗below audio/video"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1834321922240512165) 2024-09-12T20:03Z [----] followers, 39.4K engagements
""i do product & GTM" wtf does that even mean so what you're saying is you're useless & afraid of the real work. generalists who can code leverage ai tools design make product decisions understand psychology how to sell write & speak well will make ur role obsolete"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1838568471472275682) 2024-09-24T13:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday to my brothers @iman_olya (left) and @WhosAria (right) who were born on this day exactly a year apart. We met in the Saturday Persian school playground in London [----]. The largest international Persian school in the world. Here we were paintballing c. age 13:"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1840471469148483968) 2024-09-29T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"mood: 🖕 permissionless permissioned. someone in the @rationalvc discord just reminded us & raised a great point about code & media being permissionless while capital & labour being permissioned. Code & media ftw. The end goal is freedom & independence not slavery. so @iman_olya and i had allocation in SpaceX a few months ago. nice allocation too: 1milli plus Our LPs are wealthy brits that cut big checks. Not a single fucking one was interested. "hey chap realistically I think this can only 5x and not 100x" - Fuck off 😂😂 so @iman_olya and i had allocation in SpaceX a few months ago. nice"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1840666715337674880) 2024-09-30T08:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"imo marketing is [--] of the skills that can't really be taught. marketing skills typically comes from hunger. cliche but were u SeLLiNg CaNdY At sChOoL did u have a sales job when young to make ends meet did u throw events sell shit on ebay hustle at a bazaar hear me out - we need to build a new school for this "learn to market" is the new "learn to code" make it free global all ages IRL events in select cities when tools came out like codeacademy etc around [----] for developers it changed the game [--]. Indian kids access Silicon hear me out - we need to build a new school for this "learn to"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1842558579032703151) 2024-10-05T13:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@SugarKoat yes the best for newbs i was total newb sign up to the free events/workshops ton of value to guide u: (once u've been to few events be sure to attend the "javascript hard parts" lectures every week - they're free). also start http://csx.codesmith.io https://app.codesmith.io/coding-eventslocation=all&series=All+Topics http://csx.codesmith.io https://app.codesmith.io/coding-eventslocation=all&series=All+Topics"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1844783021385187682) 2024-10-11T16:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"as far as i'm concerned there are only [--] discord servers one should be a part of: - @rationalvc (rationalvc .com) - @FatTonysPodcast (fattonys .net) - @euacchq (eu/acc)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1845195991995040162) 2024-10-12T20:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"facts. me at 18-21: completed a full-time degree while simultaneously working a full-time aggressive cold calling sales job (top 10% regular). hit gym 4x week still GTL always fresh haircuts & partied w the best of em in mayfair. 18-21 yo today: "ow my tiktok isn't loading😢" OMG WE HAVE A TEST EVERY WEEK So what Sit your ass down and study [--] hours a week [--] hours [--] Who cares. You signed up for it I never had weekends off as a kid. Saturday was learning Arabic and Quran. Sunday was at work at my dads business No pampering. Work ethic ✅ OMG WE HAVE A TEST EVERY WEEK So what Sit your ass down"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1847385906740855090) 2024-10-18T21:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"what abt those who grafted their whole lives to have +1 or +2 homes on buy-to-let mortgages & are good landlords yet get fleeced out of 40% taxes on rental income more on CGT inheritance tax if they hand down anything & a plethora of other fuckeries move abroad. it's done"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1850491430441021943) 2024-10-27T10:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"update on the reddit AMA numbers wrapped up now doing an AMA on reddit around learning ML / SWE / technical skills. reddit is still slept on IMO. https://t.co/DO7Hci4Ou4 doing an AMA on reddit around learning ML / SWE / technical skills. reddit is still slept on IMO. https://t.co/DO7Hci4Ou4"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1855611481645039959) 2024-11-10T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"the @foundersrc is a remarkable story. 10k+ global members. every saturday morning founders in various cities go for a run then grab coffee. partnered w a16z. i'll be leading the launch of the Munich club. join the group if you're here (linked below). deeptech capital of eu ;)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1855725118762127759) 2024-11-10T21:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@foundersrc join the Munich group here: other cities here: & the main site for more info: https://foundersrc.com https://foundersrc.com/chats https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUNUrpusVMk8tLDU7OsFMd https://foundersrc.com https://foundersrc.com/chats https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUNUrpusVMk8tLDU7OsFMd"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1855725515417571689) 2024-11-10T21:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""read my blog on how we achieved product-market fit" "read my blog on how our unicorn startup 10X'd sales" go f uck urself"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856294225098187113) 2024-11-12T11:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@adamislucky 😂 it's not a hard sell. US has always had a special place in my heart (mostly due to its people can-do culture & optimism)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1856448296921018529) 2024-11-12T21:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"it is King Charles' bday. let us dress accordingly. God save the King"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1857067957815247193) 2024-11-14T14:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"another reason why it's increasingly important to have a portfolio of residencies passports etc. @SovereignXco fixes this. i'll be tweeting more about it in the coming months. I worry that the upskilling of AI will make it increasingly difficult for humans to get skills-based visas I worry that the upskilling of AI will make it increasingly difficult for humans to get skills-based visas"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1860271250502717630) 2024-11-23T10:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Franz Kafka 👌 curiouswhat book has had that kind of impact on you"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1862077752054096182) 2024-11-28T10:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Saadi Shirazi legendary medieval Persian poet from my hometown 👌 as relevant as ever -- compound the right skills for the modern world and worry you shall not -- no one can take that away from you"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1862890050733691317) 2024-11-30T16:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Nassim Taleb: "How I write". @nntaleb That's why the @rationalvc podcast did 14+ hrs of Timeless podcast content on the Incerto Series. We only do Timeless books"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1866451318975656373) 2024-12-10T11:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Xenophon the Greek military leader & philosopher who wrote "Cyropaedia" (The Education of Cyrus). Xenophons admiration for the Persian King inspired him to craft a Timeless text that explores the qualities essential for a successful leader (PDF): https://archive.org/details/cyropaediawithen01xenouoft/page/n5/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/cyropaediawithen01xenouoft/page/n5/mode/2up"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1867172062571254137) 2024-12-12T11:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""hEy cYrUs YoUr PoDcAsTs aRe TOoO LoNg i cAn'T fOoKus cAn YeW mAkE tHeM sHoRtEr pLeAse" no. we will make them even longer in that case. tiktok is that way"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1873074681932296265) 2024-12-28T18:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"🚨 NEW PODCAST OUT @rationalvc POOR CHARLIE'S ALMANACK EP #55 TODAY ON MUNGER'S BIRTHDAY 🔗below vid on YT audio S potify [--] hr episode on the book that shaped our brand many yrs ago cc @iman_olya @stripepress @collision @tamarawinter 🙏"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1874568900123541999) 2025-01-01T21:30Z [----] followers, 12.9K engagements
"growth/success can also stem from having a responsibility for feeding others leading to agency. SITG. many with inheritance on the other hand have no desire other than to 'hang out'. same thing as below. Happiness is being satisfied with what you have. Success comes from dissatisfaction. Choose. @naval Happiness is being satisfied with what you have. Success comes from dissatisfaction. Choose. @naval"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1874802869557510438) 2025-01-02T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@pzrsaa comments are basically just pencil neck soy. winners stay winning losers on reddit commenting"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1875247909874368908) 2025-01-03T18:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"some recent pickups. diary is busier than usual for the next [--] weeks so won't be on here much but look forward to posting again on my return & digging into this collection sharing what i learn 😎 rationalvc .com"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1878413984413475275) 2025-01-12T12:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"reading this on a european sunday is not a good idea. gives an intense urge & inspiration to down ur coffee & start building"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1883482488301097412) 2025-01-26T11:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""bRo u GoTtA MoVe To nEw YoRk HuSsLe & bUsSLe GrInD" me working towards: "Guten Tag mein Freund Komm mit mir flneuren.""
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1888911153381642469) 2025-02-10T11:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"just did a special podcast episode with one of the greatest minds and polymaths"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1895928455180795922) 2025-03-01T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"our launch of the @foundersrc Munich running club was a resounding success (here only half the total runners in the photo). will be a weeky event now just like all other FRC clubs around the world. Finally I met super interesting ppl from the Munich ecosystem. Lots of builders the @foundersrc is a remarkable story. 10k+ global members. every saturday morning founders in various cities go for a run then grab coffee. partnered w a16z. i'll be leading the launch of the Munich club. join the group if you're here (linked below). deeptech capital of eu ;) https://t.co/qeAf9ztA9I the @foundersrc is"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1898358446212125162) 2025-03-08T13:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@TheGrimeGrammar @eli1ah My bad you are right "I wear my own garms" is JME. I was referencing when skepta said "I wear my own garms" on westwood freestyle"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1907174248864497833) 2025-04-01T20:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"if she doesn't read tolstoy or kafka she's not the one"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1908438742173368406) 2025-04-05T08:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In Cairo. This is 4th world bruv. I'm more interested in the fall of empires than in their rise. How tf do you go from that to this"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1913526861520416947) 2025-04-19T09:35Z [----] followers, 35.7K engagements
"@raphaelmosaic @a16z @GEVS94 very cool. just signed up :) see you in munich"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1922724785559138648) 2025-05-14T18:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"this is insane btw. resurgence of the powerhouse. there may be hope after all. & mnchen is the centre of it all. just annex bavaria from the rest of germany already 🙃 sehr cool 🥨📈 https://t.co/KmSLuPekiU sehr cool 🥨📈 https://t.co/KmSLuPekiU"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1926347976982647209) 2025-05-24T18:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""I was getting divorced and I arrived there injured learning a new language a new style of play - people didn't care and that's how it should be. It's life you have to find a way." - Thierry Henry"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1928117665563816054) 2025-05-29T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@andreasklinger may be opportunity for europe :) Mnchen is booming rn this is insane btw. resurgence of the powerhouse. there may be hope after all. & mnchen is the centre of it all. just annex bavaria from the rest of germany already 🙃 https://t.co/kLtNR34WsT this is insane btw. resurgence of the powerhouse. there may be hope after all. & mnchen is the centre of it all. just annex bavaria from the rest of germany already 🙃 https://t.co/kLtNR34WsT"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1928457445275263063) 2025-05-30T14:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"hang around founders & u get an insane dose of optimism energy positivity support more hunger to get back to the desk & crush. hang around an academic & u lose all zest for life. sounds trite but protect ur energy -- u never want to be around ackchyually energy"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1932004341176549762) 2025-06-09T09:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"most VCs are such a waste of time cos they're just employees pretending to do fake email job filling up their calendar w meetings while they live off mgmt fees. stay head down building & if VCs ask to meet u ensure its a GP who makes the call then send them a 15min calendly pencil neck dork VCs w whoop & oura ring eating vegan food: "let's grab coffee would love to know what u building" bruv meeting u costs me my sanity not to mention losing 1hr commuting in any city. 1hr in ur boring presence 1hr back 1hr to decompress. deep work block garn. https://t.co/dHS4l8vzFe pencil neck dork VCs w"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1935999954188681470) 2025-06-20T09:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"since i put "something new" on linkedin a few weeks ago i knew i'd be harassed by VCs but didn't expect it to be this nuclear. if they're foaming now wait till they see my co-founders. the soys throw the word "cRaCkEd" around v loosely. about to show these motherf7ckers. some personal news: [--] months ago i joined tesla as a senior software engineer. as the quoted tweet below says am doing a bit of everything & not a trad swe role rather "full-stack operator" building a lot of 0-to-1 really cool internal stuff i can't really talk about. i'm some personal news: [--] months ago i joined tesla as a"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1936536674059558939) 2025-06-21T21:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"from the accent: these lads are Shirazi and this is the Shirazi spirit ❤ tel aviv youth could never have this much sauce. in fact no youth anywhere can. Young boys are the same everywhere. Essential to our foreign policy is othering people overseas to point of incomprehensibility. But the way these lads talk stand what theyre wearing & so on - could be Tel Aviv London Moscow. Its Tehran. https://t.co/68TzgiXc5u Young boys are the same everywhere. Essential to our foreign policy is othering people overseas to point of incomprehensibility. But the way these lads talk stand what theyre wearing &"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1936718150294176086) 2025-06-22T09:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""One day before I die I want to have $10000 left. Inheritances don't do much my kids are doing well anyway. In general large inheritances are going to do more harm than good. Basically you don't want a person to be on an IV drip for their whole life that's the worst thing you could do to someone. I'm going to end up with more than I need I can't increase happiness by spending more so everything else basically needs to get recycled. which is why I have the Dakshana foundation." - Mohnish Pabrai (@MohnishPabrai)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1936821833187078595) 2025-06-22T16:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ditto 🤌 They are also typically the same types to lose their mind if they can't place you in a box. e.g. "WhAt dO u mEaN u EaRn iNcOmE FrOm DiFfEreNt StReAmS u DoN'T hAvE a REaL jOb." There is a toxic type of person to avoid the kind obsessed with hierarchy constantly ranking everyone: net worth IQ number of publicationsacademic titles & citations cycling FTP 5K running speed education etc. They are miserable & want you to be miserable too. There is a toxic type of person to avoid the kind obsessed with hierarchy constantly ranking everyone: net worth IQ number of publicationsacademic titles"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1941292344768336317) 2025-07-05T00:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"there's something glorious i've learned from studying the best businesses. [--]. speed in getting customers set up and [--]. ability + speed in resolving customer problems. zero friction. think @AmericanExpress as a phenomenal example think @n26 as a reallyyyyyyyy sh1tty example"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1945418970384798055) 2025-07-16T09:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""In Europe there is a blind spot in understanding American startup culture. Very few understand that Americans pitch the dream while they (Europeans) pitch reality. This leads to an overestimation of what's happening at American startups." Spoke with dozens of young builders at @ETH_en during my few days in Zurich (here with @jjschnyder). High-level takeaways: 1) Strong pull towards the US (both in market and incorporation) but very few perceived paths on how to get there (hence YC is popular as a "straight shot" https://t.co/dopbd5hKGQ Spoke with dozens of young builders at @ETH_en during my"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1948758162003157441) 2025-07-25T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"did a @thepatwalls style [--] hrs vibe code sesh below is first project of many. a cause dear to my heart to fight the tiktokification & X-for-you-ification of the world. will fix + improve + add stripe link one-off pay + distro. comes w community/reading club. asymmetric fun bet"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1952470530113822999) 2025-08-04T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@thepatwalls p.s. already own the domain lindyread dot com from a while back -- will need to ship it & it would be under the rational umbrella ;) p.p.s. ignore the copy in screenshots above a tad cringe but will be fixed ofc (+ pulling in lots of certified elite quotes)"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1952471132327883148) 2025-08-04T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Microsoft Research report - Top [--] occupations with highest AI applicability score. Currently taking a swing w cracked team at smthin that automates the [--] highlighted fields never been done before. Who better than a team that is Venn: intnl finance/banking fintech crypto ai"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1954147221072384316) 2025-08-09T11:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""slush" "web summit" "bitz & pretzels" "tech week". all these events are a total waste of time & no one remotely interesting goes there. all mimetic/sheep/signalling BS. any high agency folks are here on X. share ur work at scale & interesting/useful ppl come to u"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1957171955238420620) 2025-08-17T20:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"-@mondaydotcom stock down 40% past month u can spin up a clone urself in [--] days -@salesforce will keep swe headcount flat its "seen a 30% output gain" -smaller eng teams getting more productive -more access for non-devs make of it what u will🪟 personally: fire under ass"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1957369542222500003) 2025-08-18T09:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"-Daniel Vassallo: Small Bets -Pieter Levels: MAKE -Jason Fried & DHH: Rework -Sahil Lavingia: The Minimalist Entrepreneur -Derek Sivers: Anything You Want Pattern here. Might change "rational vc" to "rational founder". For ppl valuing independence slavery & trillions exits"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1958911611550257200) 2025-08-22T15:18Z [----] followers, 13.5K engagements
"entire linkedin feed is: "fastest growing unicorn Lovable" "i raised Xmillion" "got into accelerator" who is posting about: -fully independent -no investors answer to no one other than customers -fully remote. solo or very lean team -& IS PROFITABLE (gasp) real g goals"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1962532017750315148) 2025-09-01T15:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Americans: "I MUST BECOME SAM WALTON ROCKEFELLER CARNEGIE VANDERBILT. MORE CORTISOL MORE EVERYTHING DOMINATION KILL WIN CONQUER OBSESSION." Europeans: "i must be independent & become umberto eco" 🤌☕"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1963652815605436552) 2025-09-04T17:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@pricingdoctor @trishankkarthik @JeffBezos yup that's the exception not the rule. & even the structure around that deal is pretty cool. https://medium.com/signal-v-noise/the-deal-jeff-bezos-got-on-basecamp-b7a1cb39179e https://medium.com/signal-v-noise/the-deal-jeff-bezos-got-on-basecamp-b7a1cb39179e"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1963708156300644475) 2025-09-04T20:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"the goal should be self-employment from the alpine region. independent. focus: family online clients/biz local food personal library Avesta functionally fit nature & hiking trails on doorstep"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1963901790237372603) 2025-09-05T09:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"far away from society. went into local supermarket yesterday (inner city) & was overwhelmed just from that experience. can't even hack cities & ppl. far cry from CiTy BaNkEr"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1963911936824803394) 2025-09-05T10:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"anyone have experience publishing a simple (affordable) course online will consist of a comprehensive 4-hour video & optional to book coaching calls. curious to hear ur thoughts on: - gumroad - kajabi - payhip - DIY: stripe + calendly - other secret skill (that i never talk abt): i can get any1 a new job in tech / yuge salary bump / break in + i teach hiring lectures@ big bootcamps there are "hacks" & ways to "play the game". founders raising VC are playing a game why aren't u as an employee drop 3hr course Y/N https://t.co/Vaoctjvf6Z secret skill (that i never talk abt): i can get any1 a new"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1969047765368869182) 2025-09-19T14:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"if u have EU residency & trying to mohnishmaxx / barbell (use job to fund ur biz on the side) highly recommend tech jobs in netherlands (remote/hybrid). "60-80%" roles aren't uncommon there i.e. u work only 3-4 days a week. americans would be horrified--must die for employer"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1970398142878081356) 2025-09-23T08:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Derek Sivers 🐐"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1975262299956101526) 2025-10-06T18:10Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements
"new course is nearly done. any suggestions for what to name it beyond the obvious title :) i want simple obvious say-it-on-the-tin while grabbing attention / SEO (p.s. it's a lecture/advice i've delivered hundreds of times. but first time making it available to the masses.) secret skill (that i never talk abt): i can get any1 a new job in tech / yuge salary bump / break in + i teach hiring lectures@ big bootcamps there are "hacks" & ways to "play the game". founders raising VC are playing a game why aren't u as an employee drop 3hr course Y/N https://t.co/Vaoctjvf6Z secret skill (that i never"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1976236307715363215) 2025-10-09T10:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@emil_drud Indeed. & lack of willpower / self-control"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1977371183004664149) 2025-10-12T13:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"David Graeber knew. $1K earned via self-employment is more honourable & respectable than $100K earned via a white-collar job"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1977436323264037005) 2025-10-12T18:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"munich is considered by residents as "northernmost italian city". lots of italian diaspora here. ELITE coffee and pizzeria access. mnchners don't even call this place a city tho rather a "big village". makes sense once u spend some time here- safest EU city alongside zrich"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1837502943399944291) 2024-09-21T14:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"alternative investments i'm recently interested in: - Persian rugs that are specifically handmade in Iran (an art that's coming to an end in the next decade). Fortunately I have plugs (including Ali Carpet aka Tehran Tony as discussed on our pod). - Football shirts"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1887817551930949866) 2025-02-07T10:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If youre the child or grandchild of immigrants take a moment now to go and kiss their hands. We have it easy: native English internet AI tools high-paying jobs easier access to apartments etc. And yet migrating to a foreign land is still fucking hardeven for us. You move to a place where you have no friends deal with visas cant speak the language so you have to learn start from scratch navigate bureaucracy and face a whole host of endless challenges. The Persian word Ghorbat () means exile alienation strangeness or being away from home. Now imagine migrating with small kids ZERO ability to"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1889761305965334975) 2025-02-12T19:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"if u live in this region then u get to a point in life where u don't want to go anywhere else. all travel outside of this area becomes a nuisance. u can typically get a [--] train within the region. food culture safety nature list goes on. & u come back recharged"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1919691970504499445) 2025-05-06T09:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"i'd rather earn $1k/m independent than $1milli/month net from a vc-backed biz. "few" is understatement. OG immigrants get this. you'll hear 50+ iranian uncle who runs a construction biz or shop say "even if all this goes to shit I'll be a cab driver before i report into anyone" call me crazy but i'd rather own a $1M ARR SaaS with no venture capital than a $10M ARR SaaS with venture capital call me crazy but i'd rather own a $1M ARR SaaS with no venture capital than a $10M ARR SaaS with venture capital"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1965646693954940944) 2025-09-10T05:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"just bc ur rsum has VCs drooling & u can easily raise funding doesn't mean u should. just bc ur rsum has recruiters drooling & u get high salary offers to join "xyz hot co" doesn't mean u should. both come w significant opportunity costs & it far outweighs the monetary"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1971190161779327000) 2025-09-25T12:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"wtf is a "rational founder" someone who retains 100% control avoids dependency on others & voraciously reads Timeless texts with aspiration to attain worldly wisdom & sovereignty in all areas of life. "wisdom acquisition is a moral duty" - Charlie Munger. Relaunch soon. -Daniel Vassallo: Small Bets -Pieter Levels: MAKE -Jason Fried & DHH: Rework -Sahil Lavingia: The Minimalist Entrepreneur -Derek Sivers: Anything You Want Pattern here. Might change "rational vc" to "rational founder". For ppl valuing independence slavery & trillions exits. https://t.co/0VKxHRyDEg -Daniel Vassallo: Small Bets"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1976573456369258765) 2025-10-10T09:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""bUT i DoN'T hAvE tiMe tO rEaD bRoOOo" Yes but u have time for streaming series sports games overtraining for hyrox or latest craze (only body training not mind training) doomscrolling attending every shallow social event & plethora of other tings. choose ur regrets. Things become clear once you realize that these novels were serialized never meant to be quick reads but to occupy the entertainment niche now filled by streaming series. Things become clear once you realize that these novels were serialized never meant to be quick reads but to occupy the entertainment niche now filled by"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1977370149205196905) 2025-10-12T13:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"👌 NNT: "You must impress your accountant rather than the neighbours." my version: impress your accountant rather than LinkedIn VC/startup bubble unprofitable mimetic soy pencil-neck circle jerk loonies"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1979146504934769021) 2025-10-17T11:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""cyrus lets hop on a call cyrus lets grab a coffee cyrus take a look at my deck cyrus know any investors" my brother in Zarathustra i want to kill maself interacting w ur types meanwhile. coffee w: indie/selfemployed/avid reader/curious/author bros. i come back energised"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1979450309081694270) 2025-10-18T07:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@loom is utter dogshite. so is cap-so & all the other [---] variations. enshittification. @Zoom still goated. zero lags or issues record for hours & newer features now allow u to present/stream with ur face at the bottom. how do i know from recording my course. What happened to @loom It used to be such a great tool and now it is ridiculously buggy. Over one hour spent today trying to record a [--] minute overview of a new feature. What happened to @loom It used to be such a great tool and now it is ridiculously buggy. Over one hour spent today trying to record a [--] minute overview of a new feature"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1983134560167526658) 2025-10-28T11:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"soyscammers. most courses package [--] x 10-min clips & sell it for "$997" using BS tactics & upsell. me: [--] hr course + all the resources docs u need for $100. "man of the ppl" p.s. early-early-bird price yesterday is done. now just limited time early-bird @ $50. claim coupon: go to: rational dot school also L inked in replies (+ important update). No more DMs & endless questions about hiring. All packaged up. Limited early-bird price: $40 one-off (regularly $100) https://t.co/KwLPMtg65y go to: rational dot school also L inked in replies (+ important update). No more DMs & endless questions"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1983848910184436192) 2025-10-30T10:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Done ✅: rational school course* (go to rational dot school). Loading 🔃: now i shift focus to my life's work - podcast relaunch (note: solo this time + different brand name but same concept: Timeless books/ideas) itching to put it out. [--] sponsor slots left ;) dm me. Left job @ Tesla. Rejected VCs. Now stopped contracting. Goal: be fully independent making side projects full time & document the process. Month [--] = set up school. Month 2+ = solo podcast full time until it works or I have to contract again. More to come. https://t.co/u6t3sRT012 Left job @ Tesla. Rejected VCs. Now stopped"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1983898188583940579) 2025-10-30T14:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"* rational school's hiring course: early-early-bird price yesterday is done. now just standard early-bird @ $50. claim limited-time coupon while offer is still up: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1983898790143680567) 2025-10-30T14:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"ditto 👌 & the best way to build is to barbell ur tech job to fund ur biz. zero vc dilution retain control focus on profits day [--]. no mimetic games. oh what was that u say my new course "everyone can get a new job in tech" solves that :) get it @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1983973831997034670) 2025-10-30T19:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"p.s. early-early-bird price yesterday is done. now just limited time early-bird @ $50. claim coupon ahead of release: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1983974219386917154) 2025-10-30T19:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Everyone Can Get a New Job in Tech" course claim ur limited early-bird coupon: Think of multiple venn diagrams intersecting - that's my specific knowledge & unique perspective - humbly [--] of [--] in the world at this. http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1984544996037369869) 2025-11-01T08:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"come on bruv. time to buss out the sprezzatura. train across [--] mountainous borders here costs same as kings cross-st. albans👍 much better working culture here too for mohnishmaxxing. http://rational.school if u live in this region then u get to a point in life where u don't want to go anywhere else. all travel outside of this area becomes a nuisance. u can typically get a [--] train within the region. food culture safety nature list goes on. & u come back recharged. https://t.co/vjPxWzjp4z http://rational.school if u live in this region then u get to a point in life where u don't want to go"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1984563387993600258) 2025-11-01T10:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"ppl who hate my hiring hacks are those who went to prep/private schools & had easy path up to ivy & internships - big tech jobs. they can't face to see a hungry immigrant like me in the same jobs. so i created a hiring hacks course to get even more in: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1984932946151706738) 2025-11-02T10:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""today i went on a 10km walk in bolzano & ended with a feast & local beer" 🏔 "it is sunday pls act accordingly let us seize the means of relaxation" p.s. get my hiring hacks to get any tech job including remote roles that permit flneuring: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1985062588586115315) 2025-11-02T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Taleb warned abt staying in a job too long w his exmple in SITG: "these ppl couldnt find a job elsewhere they were of no use to any1 outside IBM. even their sense of humor failed outside the corpo culture." must job-hop in tech now. my hiring hacks: http://rational.school many such cases https://t.co/qVPGJs8Bub http://rational.school many such cases https://t.co/qVPGJs8Bub"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1985098430474031373) 2025-11-02T21:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"GM. new week. looking far & wide for the best tech industry hiring course. oh wait i found it: Everyone Can Get a New Job in Tech - all the hacks & how to "play the game": http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1985289784323899433) 2025-11-03T10:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NNT: TWO TYPES OF PROFESSIONS - excerpt from Chapter [--] of Antifragile: Consider the fate of loannis (John) and Georgios (George) two identical twin brothers born in Cyprus (both of them) currently both living in the Greater London area. John has been employed for twenty-five years as a clerk in the personnel department of a large bank dealing with the relocation of employees around the globe. George is a taxi driver. John has a perfectly predictable income (or so he thinks) with benefits four weeks' annual vacation and a gold watch every twenty-five years of employment. Every month [----] is"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1985477080595767516) 2025-11-03T22:39Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements
"GM. sitting on the promenade of Merano by the stream that brings down fresh mountain water. New affordable course for all: Everyone Can Get a New Job in Tech - all the hacks & how to "play the game" claim limited early-bird coupon to save a few bucks @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986019997013971391) 2025-11-05T10:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"love miami this time of year"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986057996439372136) 2025-11-05T13:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEVER take equity in early-stage startups. extremistan. tell them f7ck u pay me the max salary. "oH bUt mY fRiEnD gOt mEgA RiCh hE wAs eArLy FaCebOoK eMpLoYee". i should smack u w a copy of fooled by randomness. how to hack tech industry jobs/offers: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986172980179726595) 2025-11-05T20:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"part of becoming sovereign means location independence. to hack hiring in tech jobs incl. remote roles & learn how to "play the game" get limited-time coupon to my course (early-bird: $50 regular price: $100). get it at: i've helped 500+ ppl so far. http://rational.school one of the last few remaining high-trust societies on earth not sure for how much longer. take what u want (incl. local produce) & leave the money in the box. in london can't even take my phone out. get as many passports as u can so when one gov f7cks u u have optionality. https://t.co/iz3ZyLrIEa http://rational.school one"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986425422561567119) 2025-11-06T13:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"be parsa lost at [--] gaming addict no beard approached me for career advice skip uni altogether & get into google @ [--] [--] yrs later i told him u gonna get stale time to jump advised him again got lots of offers incl. tesla🗿 get my hiring hacks: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986779225832210917) 2025-11-07T12:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"difference between US & Europe tech workers. US bro: OMG MUST KILL MASELF FOR THE COMPANY EU bro: i work [--] hrs/day & use rest of the time to tinker on my own biz projects (mohnishmaxx) lift weights & travel. oh & i get [--] weeks holiday that if i don't use boss will be pissed"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986907478454423861) 2025-11-07T21:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"part of becoming sovereign means location independence. to hack hiring in tech jobs incl. remote roles & learn how to "play the game" get limited-time coupon to my course (early-bird: $50 regular price: $100). get it at: - i've helped 500+ ppl so far. http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986908115401400368) 2025-11-07T21:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@shed_one AU bro wins - just goes surfing drinks coffee & sunmaxx"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986908474660229544) 2025-11-07T21:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"18yo or 55yo following soy hiring advice is dumb e.g. when i graduated: applied to investment banks & nothing. so i experimented: removed my long meaningful persian name & used an anglo name cv. VOILA lots of interviews. MANY "rules" to be broken. get @ http://rational.school The U.K. is experiencing a significant employment crisis among Gen Z with approximately [---] million recent graduates competing for only [-----] entry-level job openings the most unfavorable supply-to-demand ratio since the late 1990s. http://rational.school The U.K. is experiencing a significant employment crisis among Gen"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1986922287270896124) 2025-11-07T22:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"GM. everyone can get a new job in tech: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1987444165874004131) 2025-11-09T08:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"🤮🤮🤮🤮 I did this shit for 10+ years up & down the tube [--] or [--] days a week. PTSD. as @dvassallo says: "my business plan is to do whatever it takes to make sure I never end up in a place like this." My business plan is to do whatever it takes to make sure I never end up in a place like this. https://t.co/2UwaMXXPDq My business plan is to do whatever it takes to make sure I never end up in a place like this. https://t.co/2UwaMXXPDq"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1987976713205125261) 2025-11-10T20:12Z [----] followers, 26K engagements
"most courses = bunch of short clips & "$997". "everyone can get a new job in tech" comes w: [---] hrs video full braindump all hacks i know -my resume template -outreach scripts -area to practice mocks w others -*& more* usual $100 limited earlybird $50: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1987988266759409916) 2025-11-10T20:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"the way some european's are killing themselves to get an O1 visa only to build "aGenTiC wOrkFLoWs" that make zero profits while living in SF basement. meanwhile me embracing a broadband connection remote geo arbitrage reading books & euromaxx lifestyle:"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1988186417575723126) 2025-11-11T10:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"europeans** typo its my mission to help folks hack the tech hiring market defy corpo BS get job that allows them to mohnishmaxx & ideally work remote. I've helped 500+ ppl so far. my tech hiring course drops on Jan [--]. Limited earlybird coupon: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1988190637448196470) 2025-11-11T10:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"its my mission to help folks hack the tech hiring market defy corpo BS get job that allows them to mohnishmaxx & ideally work remote. I've helped 500+ ppl so far. my tech hiring course drops on Jan [--]. regularly $100 limited earlybird coupon for $50: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1988250715131728342) 2025-11-11T14:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"fun fact: u can get US salaries in EU fraction of living cost better quality of life. whether it's hybrid (short walk/cycle thru beautiful streets) or fully remote. i get a ton of inbound. was the same when i was inexperienced.🧿 get my hiring hacks: http://rational.school the way some european's are killing themselves to get an O1 visa only to build "aGenTiC wOrkFLoWs" that make zero profits while living in SF basement. meanwhile me embracing a broadband connection remote geo arbitrage reading books & euromaxx lifestyle: https://t.co/lzdX6PcRTN http://rational.school the way some european's"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1988573755912941750) 2025-11-12T11:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"regardless of ur experience or state of market no one should do this yet i often hear stories of BS process only to get rejected. ive never had this issue. its a matter of FRAMING: ur resume (even if inexperienced) phone interview etc my hiring hacks: http://rational.school "after [--] technical interviews" "your work has been accepted into our codebase" interviews are getting out of hand https://t.co/chQCeauH7m http://rational.school "after [--] technical interviews" "your work has been accepted into our codebase" interviews are getting out of hand https://t.co/chQCeauH7m"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1989293684626751928) 2025-11-14T11:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"the legendary "PCA Incerto" combo i never shut up about. the "Rational" brands were initially created in [----] deeply influenced by the teachings and philosophies of these books right here. & now working on :) http://rational.school Over the last few years Ive spent so much money buying these books (from lost copies to gifts for friends) that when I saw a nice discount on the Deluxe Edition I couldnt resist treating myself to an upgrade. Books: Poor Charlies Almanack @stripepress Incerto (Deluxe Edition) https://t.co/cx4hVY0o3O http://rational.school Over the last few years Ive spent so much"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1989464385866404333) 2025-11-14T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@nic_amadio munich and zurich have always been my fav choices in europe compared to everything else. all tradeoffs considered. not that expensive compared to "cheaper" options. also good on u for working towards swiss citizenship it's my dream passport :) https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1831680925832216859s=20 [--] of my very few "areas of expertise" is the whole where to live thing. yrs of research. in fact working on smthin on this as we speak. if u want a v high quality of life (that checks almost every box) in central europe: munich or zurich. will not explain may do a video."
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1990736691473100852) 2025-11-18T10:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"that's [--] main reason i didn't go w Zurich in the end i understood it to be a transient place where expats leave after a few yrs of building career capital & the swiss are v reserved & cold (they hate their own neighbours let alone me w black hair :)) and so it's difficult to build a long-term community there. my fav quote: "in life we must choose our regrets" and i think everything else considered as u get older maybe swiss life will be just the most optimal for you based on what you've explained considering all tradeoffs. for my personal preferences i'm a big fan of munich/bavaria but taxes"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1990825636584169533) 2025-11-18T16:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"many recruitment advice accounts are anon. i put name face rep on line. skin in the game + i teach "cOnTrOveRsiAL HaCkS" others refuse to. i'm here to get you a new job in tech not to be liked. oh & i charge $50 not "$997" get earlybird coupon @ :) http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1990866611532603858) 2025-11-18T19:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"i'm well chuffed w level of interest my tech hiring course so far. at least [--] ppl msg me asking if they can open it pre-release day 3🙏 so far: some days [--] sales some days [--]. but everyday in right direction. NNT: "progress is almost never linear ups and downs and bursts." "Progress is almost never linear. Ups and downs and bursts." - Nassim Nicholas Taleb #progress "Progress is almost never linear. Ups and downs and bursts." - Nassim Nicholas Taleb #progress"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991092504524103995) 2025-11-19T10:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"p.s. sales are only realised ofc when ppl pay but level of friction is v high to claim coupon this is all from X haven't yet unleashed beast that is tiktok/reddit/youtub marketing doing my best to deliver best course out there & affordable for all🙏🧿 https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1984204210980974822s=20 ppl who sign up for my course early-bird coupon are *HIGHLY* vetted check this level of friction: 1-first must go to https://t.co/to3OhZGHGY :) 2-clicks button to get coupon 3-button takes them to: gumroad 4-subscribe in gumroad 5-requires double opt-in by email 6-email in spam"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991092728160301535) 2025-11-19T10:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"top websites for *sourcing* jobs in tech (technical or not) -- but don't apply there go to company's career page & apply directly: -thousands of vc firms' websites: portfolio page -wellfound.com -welcometothejungle.com -topstartups.io -builtin.com -workatastartup.com cont"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991139117845909936) 2025-11-19T13:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Once or twice a year I purposefully commute during the rush hour just to affirm that what I did was the right thing and every time I go in the rush hour I think ABSOLUTELY I did the f7cking right thing." - @GuruAnaerobic"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991153802108395826) 2025-11-19T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"once youve applied directly then u are usually in a "better" ATS pile rather than middleman one. still far from enough tho. crucial things: 1-how ur resume is framed/hacked = ur sales doc 2-outreach script hack that gets u an interview +more get hacks @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991193528848814101) 2025-11-19T17:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Having a job long-term is the riskier path. But in the short-medium term it's great✅ Tech jobs have lowest barrier to entry if u know how to play hiring game like me. Get tech job so u can "Mohnishmaxx" & barbell self-employed contracts or asymmetric bets until u are free: I always tell people that if you think about it there are [---] hours in a week. Your employer needs you for [--]. If you live close to work or work remotely the commute time is not that much. If you take out time for eating sleeping and everything else you have at least another https://t.co/UZ7MDc3IdM I always tell people that"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991215938423632109) 2025-11-19T18:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"have helped 500+ people break into new tech roles through private coaching and tech school lectures. Get all my hiring hacks & how to "play the game" most no-BS hiring course & affordable. Claim limited early bird coupon @ https://x.com/cyrusyari/status/1958232184080290278s=46 http://rational.school secret skill (that i never talk abt): i can get any1 a new job in tech / yuge salary bump / break in + i teach hiring lectures@ big bootcamps there are "hacks" & ways to "play the game". founders raising VC are playing a game why aren't u as an employee drop 3hr course Y/N https://t.co/Vaoctjvf6Z"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991216951926919456) 2025-11-19T18:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Derek Sivers in peak rational form 👌 the SF mimetic accelerator agentic workflow bros won't know what to do with this one: have helped 500+ people break into new tech roles through private coaching and tech school lectures. Get all my hiring hacks & how to "play the game" most no-BS hiring course & affordable. Claim limited early bird coupon @ https://t.co/to3OhZG9Rq https://t.co/4dkw52RRm6 have helped 500+ people break into new tech roles through private coaching and tech school lectures. Get all my hiring hacks & how to "play the game" most no-BS hiring course & affordable. Claim limited"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991244041912991879) 2025-11-19T20:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"guten tag. i hacked tech hiring & got a job at tesla. now i can get any remote role✅ technical or not. & i've helped 500+ ppl do the same. experienced or not learn how to comprehensively "play the game". usually $100 limited earlybird coupon: $50 @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991496751245848929) 2025-11-20T13:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"when i realised u can get any tech job or raise VC just w precise & targeted changes u make to ur resume/linkedin. impossible to be without a job even if u have zero experience & trying to break in. i've done it for 500+ ppl at this point. cialdini flex👍 perception = reality. what was the moment when this happened in your life https://t.co/IXGmaabN55 what was the moment when this happened in your life https://t.co/IXGmaabN55"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991538035218096568) 2025-11-20T16:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"& then there are precise words u need to say in the interviews too there are "hacks" & ways to "play the game". founders raising VC are playing a game why aren't you as an employee doing the same covered in my hiring course limited earlybird coupon @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991538443374223742) 2025-11-20T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"my American relatives: "oh my Gawd no car how do u go grocery shopping Cyrus our dear boy is walking down highways parking lot to parking lot over there in Europe" :) me whistling my way to pick up what i need fresh for next 1-2 days farm to table & not hoarding for a week. imagine taking the most city guy (london) & dropping him in a forest telling him this is how you buy groceries now no more ocado delivery. literally fish out of water but the fish is adapting so maybe it's a frog now. https://t.co/g7qYDKmZlh imagine taking the most city guy (london) & dropping him in a forest telling him"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991797366417244644) 2025-11-21T09:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"even UK the culture is quite dumb in this regard tbh many ppl w enormous trolleys at tesco or like me used to order online Ocado for a week.dumb at first i hated the "inefficiency" of going grocery shopping multiple times a week but u just get what u need + fresh air & movement"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991799446372491583) 2025-11-21T09:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"guys pls NEVER do this. cos then ur resume goes to the human pile then what still not impressive. instead: if ur entire doc is framed in such a way that gets them to drool you'll even have inbound even if "inexperienced". i've hacked it for 500+ ppl @ http://rational.school When it hit me that you can copy a whole job description paste it at the bottom of your CV minimise it as much as possible and make the colour white. The CV goes through any ATS sent from below the sea and the human eye won't catch it cuz it's white. http://rational.school When it hit me that you can copy a whole job"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991843050763788515) 2025-11-21T12:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ObsidianBtc :) you & a minority are pros at arbing not the other 99.999% of folks: my advice is still same to ppl: put in what you're willing to lose. in other words barbell it. if one has 10% exposure & it goes to shit then won't care or be affected by it. i've seen ppl lose it all unf"
[X Link](https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1991888232653766738) 2025-11-21T15:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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Social Influence
Social category influence technology brands finance countries travel destinations social networks stocks automotive brands vc firms celebrities events
Social topic influence in the, london, books, business, skin, germany, if you, tesla, food #4179, dubai #449
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @rationalvc @imanolya @dvassallo @fattonyspodcast @nntaleb @naval @jposhaughnessy @antoniogm @dunkhippo33 @lbacaj @lukeburgis @viziandrei @stripepress @nic_amadio @anothercohen @shaanvp @pinverrr @imranmahmudmd @shervin @geofflewisorg
Top assets mentioned Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Spotify Technology (SPOT) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)
Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Despite its recent rally very bullish on $NVDA as a long-term hold. Many reasons; a few: - continued boom in gaming - continued boom in crypto mining - regulators now scrutinising deal to acquire ARM Ltd. If blocked - dip great time to buy Screenshot this show me in [--] yrs"
X Link 2021-06-22T13:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@sama yup wrote abt this long ago in viral essay. most vcs are frauds- glorified middlemen living off mgmt fees w no operating exp or skin in game. barely returning the fund & if they do they achieve subpar returns (better off in index fund) the key is to be an operator-investor: Latest essay 10k hits last 48h https://t.co/YmTlqLvktR Huge cred to @dunkhippo33 + @anothercohen for their incredible insights ref'd Others referenced: @ShaanVP @pinverrr @ImranMahmudMD @shervin @GeoffLewisOrg @rrhoover @jposhaughnessy @chamath @antoniogm @sriramk @TurnerNovak Latest essay 10k hits last 48h"
X Link 2023-05-07T18:10Z [----] followers, 46K engagements
"@dvassallo 👌 all these co-working spaces should take some design lessons from you 😂"
X Link 2023-07-11T08:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Jason @LAUNCH @ycombinator yup wrote abt this long ago in viral essay most vcs are frauds- glorified middlemen living off mgmt fees w no operating exp or skin in game. barely returning fund & if they do its subpar returns (better off w index fund) key is to b operator-investor:"
X Link 2023-07-20T12:57Z [----] followers, 15.4K engagements
"LOLOL. never & i mean never join a european tech company if u work in eu. these are the type of ppl u have to work with. if u want to work in tech in europe make sure it's at the eu office of an american company (usa culture always) long live the opposite mindset of this:"
X Link 2023-08-14T17:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ObsidianBtc @akshat_hk @AntonKreil agreed singapore is safe for sure but looking at the crime index by city there are safer places ;) Munich being one of my favourites in the world here are the lowest crime cities:"
X Link 2023-09-17T08:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"FINALLY found a joint in that's on par if not better than joints. [--] aunts hole in the wall cafe Lindy home-made recipes fresh even the doogh was made right there. she said i'm not letting u order that much u won't finish it & as always left them stunned"
X Link 2023-09-17T18:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"we now even have degrees w ML specialisation. if one is an autodidact u can get better ML edu just study the following urself: -Python -Data Structures & Algo -Probabilities & Stats -Algebra -Calculus -ML algorithms -SQL -Testing -Version control -LLM/Langchain (h/t @svpino)"
X Link 2023-10-04T20:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"-@david_perell's "is your writing enjoyable". the truth is most ppl think their writing is great when in fact it sucks & bores readers to death. these writers are some of the "smartest" ppl. why imo those who have been box-checkers most of their life (academia / corporate) really struggle w this fluidity. are ppl going to come back years later and reread/share your essay i've been fortunate that ppl this year have been sharing my essays from 2-3 yrs ago but in my view even I have a loooooong way to go in writing. the problem is that when u are in academia/corporate or any fake environment u"
X Link 2023-10-12T08:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"just another beautiful german street w cobblestones & tram line & me purposefully holding my phone out as much as possible because no london roadman is going to snatch it on a moped🤗 p.s. this is not berlin's inner ring area hence why it's nice"
X Link 2023-10-14T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"why vc is bullshit: when we started @rationalvc podcast we couldn't raise a dollar to save our lives. have a few big names on the show & bam LPs wire funds in seconds - they think due to having guests on show we must be besties w all the guests. as always the world runs on perception & social proof but even moreso in vc than any other industry. this is why its BS when podcasters raise large funds only on basis of this perception & social proof & no skin in game operating xp or any worth for that matter. out of the few hundred or thousand ppl they interview they rarely keep in touch in most"
X Link 2023-10-19T16:19Z [----] followers, 16.4K engagements
"went back to berlin Lindy joint auntie from last time played tombak (persian drum) for us all today and burned esfand over my head (zoroastrian ritual to keep evil eyes away). we ate for so long her shift ended & she went home - our feast was still going strong"
X Link 2023-10-21T22:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@dollarsanddata i think part of reason is young men want to mate (find best partner they can procreate with) & they feel it's difficult to stand out by being middle manager so they take more risk / rash decisions (higher T) [--] yo man w wife/kids has lower T & is mellow better decisions too"
X Link 2023-10-26T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"& yes i'm going to turn all DEI woke on u all because most westerners don't read or learn a thing rather netflix watching or instagram scrolling zombies. my experience in the west has mostly been fools who after a minute of explaining why u are here (iran revolution) & explain who we were for the last [----] years don't know a fucking thing"
X Link 2023-10-27T21:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Be Nameh Ahura Mazda"
X Link 2023-11-02T14:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"oh for sure. but as NNT explains on FBR applying a monte carlo simulation to say fund managers or an entrepreneur's life path we can see endless other ways it could've played out w scenario analysis. there are far more ppl who attempted and we never hear about than the very few who make it & we hear about. Munger says u need intelligence hard work & luck. many ppl who have the first [--] but no luck & never make it & they can't afford to take endless swings. if u can afford to take endless swings eventually smthin will work. the ppl i personally have most respect for in this world are those who"
X Link 2023-11-05T19:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@alexfmac code is means to an end. hardest thing to achieve is cash flow +ve & control of board 🐐"
X Link 2023-11-21T22:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"living better than any "wealthy" ppl i know in tech/vc/media"
X Link 2023-11-22T16:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@p_millerd 👋 recently am discussing a lot about lifestyle design (latest tweets) - and discussing more of this going forward on @rationalvc content (written about it some few yrs ago): am always gifting books to ppl (mentees) asking for advice would love to"
X Link 2023-11-24T13:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"so many ppl in corporate/office environments complain of headaches / brain fog. no shit. as Lindyman says: modern day office workers get less sun than any group of humans in history & as Pieter says below the air quality in offices is fucking shit. drones in glass boxes"
X Link 2023-11-26T11:57Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements
"". ya ya when interest rates go back to normal. " motherfucker THIS is normal"
X Link 2023-11-27T17:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@elonmusk we are nothing but a fart in the wind in the cosmos of time"
X Link 2023-12-03T16:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"GM. Be Nameh Ahura Mazda. Ashem voh vahishtem ast usht ast usht ahmi hyat ashi vahishti ashem"
X Link 2023-12-04T09:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🐐 @rationalvc portfolio company 😤 Achaemenid power Announcement is one week away This is going to be bigger than GLP-1s. I should win a Nobel Prize in Medicine for this. Announcement is one week away This is going to be bigger than GLP-1s. I should win a Nobel Prize in Medicine for this"
X Link 2023-12-12T10:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"if u hear about a good location to move to it is no longer a good location"
X Link 2023-12-12T18:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"best city in the world fuck berlin"
X Link 2023-12-23T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"north london flneur near where i grew up. largest greek cypriot population here outside of cyprus. i grew up w these brothers lovely ppl. also "palmers green" is often referred to as "palmers greek""
X Link 2023-12-29T12:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@LBacaj much love Louie faleminderit 🙏 always inspired by your journey from Albania & The Bronx. Happy new year to you and the family"
X Link 2024-01-01T12:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST IS FINALLY HERE THE LONG AWAITED @rationalvc PIVOT EP [--] WE DISCUSS FOOLED BY RANDOMNESS BY NASSIM TALEB 🔗VID ON YT AUDIO SPOTIFY🔗below some great ideas ref'd in ep: @dvassallo @LBacaj @lukeburgis @Jack_Raines @shl @FatTonysPodcast @BasedBeffJezos @levelsio"
X Link 2024-01-01T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""come to london for the holidays it will be sick." proceeds to spend most of the trip being sick in bed"
X Link 2024-01-05T07:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"will need a mega trip to thailand in the spring or something to resolve this"
X Link 2024-01-05T07:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"faxx. me kissing my british passport. If I were a German national (my only passport) Id seriously consider emigration options as a plan B or at least for my children. I speak to my Frankfurt banking and private equity acquaintances - people financing with the real economy - and many are thinking along the same If I were a German national (my only passport) Id seriously consider emigration options as a plan B or at least for my children. I speak to my Frankfurt banking and private equity acquaintances - people financing with the real economy - and many are thinking along the same"
X Link 2024-01-09T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"these are the gurus ur fav podcast gurus interview as the "genius" high intelligence would've gone against him & wouldn't have resulted in such level of monetary success / fame. but if it's intelligence we're talking about: "nowadays fame is disconnected from excellence" Hormozi confusing the mean for the median. 🤭 Still a good book though. https://t.co/sYXY9mopWW Hormozi confusing the mean for the median. 🤭 Still a good book though. https://t.co/sYXY9mopWW"
X Link 2024-01-09T17:46Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"elite write-up & as always a great reason for why u should be using @rationalvc's portfolio company @JoinOdin for ur angel investments Investing in UK startups can come with tax benefits. Theyre called EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and SEIS (Seed EIS) and incentivise investors to support founders early especially SEIS. They come with both income tax relief and loss relief 🤯 But first how do companies Investing in UK startups can come with tax benefits. Theyre called EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and SEIS (Seed EIS) and incentivise investors to support founders early especially"
X Link 2024-01-09T19:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@zebulgar @vkhosla @SamirKaul1 @rabois end of an era. when ppl say Rabois they also say Delian. mr miyagi & daniel son. glad u got a chance to write those essays on all the amazing lessons you learned from him"
X Link 2024-01-09T20:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"i was thinking why does no one care abt cost of schooling for their future kids then i remembered most of u have mega inheritance & dgaf. me on the other hand negative inheritance: not only do i get nothing (immigrants) but i have to help as ppl age my duty. any1 plan on homeschooling their future kids edu is [--] of [--] biggest expenses (other: housing). state schools are no-no. private schools in uk cost c. 35k per yr call it [--] w inflation by then. 40k *13 yrs of schooling *3 kids (min.) = 1.56MM just schooling. what am i missing any1 plan on homeschooling their future kids edu is [--] of 2"
X Link 2024-01-12T19:47Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"cuts everywhere. i don't know how ppl with jobs are so carefree (maybe many of u are expecting inheritance). we are moving to a phase of MUST have other income. ideally ur side project will be high leverage (code/media etc.). spending every limited free second on building. "Citigroup is cutting 10% of its workforce" ("About [-----] employees will be let go over the medium term") 🤔 "Citigroup is cutting 10% of its workforce" ("About [-----] employees will be let go over the medium term") 🤔"
X Link 2024-01-12T21:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"good. fuck them. put more pressure on shitty management at all these tech companies who overhire. put them all on blast. this is not how a moral character like kaufman/munger would operate not puppets to changing interest rates. also sacrifice limited free time to build urself some side income. it prevents over-reliance on these charlatans. These work from home layoff reaction videos are a tragic dystopian & undeniably intriguing new format https://t.co/iD9hOedwLI These work from home layoff reaction videos are a tragic dystopian & undeniably intriguing new format https://t.co/iD9hOedwLI"
X Link 2024-01-13T14:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"misinformation. deadlifts = best exercise for ur back. antifragility. don't shoot them cos u don't know how to do them. get urself some rippetoe coaching for form. then programme wendler [---]. then keep doing it. then thank me later. ronnie's injuries = complete different story. Heavy deadlifts endgame https://t.co/5ve7jHX8ly Heavy deadlifts endgame https://t.co/5ve7jHX8ly"
X Link 2024-01-17T08:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"some personal news: [--] months ago i joined tesla as a senior software engineer. as the quoted tweet below says am doing a bit of everything & not a trad swe role rather "full-stack operator" building a lot of 0-to-1 really cool internal stuff i can't really talk about. i'm going to share in this [--] tweet some of my thoughts around careers. ppl are surprised that i'd go back to a corporate role well. this reminds me of when @antoniogm joined apple after yrs of independence (except he got paid wayyy more & i haven't had a slack crusade attack me). i believe if u take a role it should only be to"
X Link 2024-01-18T19:26Z [----] followers, 235.9K engagements
"linkedin has to be the worst platform. they need to make an alternative for ppl w anti-normie / unconventional career paths. then again all of u are on here :)"
X Link 2024-01-24T17:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JDodrawat @shl @rationalvc here's the youtube vid link but audio is also on spotify / everywhere else:"
X Link 2024-01-27T13:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"these germans never seen a donny w thick persian curls sparking a cohiba short on freezing train platform in barbour wax & northamptonshire hand-made calf leather chelsea boots drenched in cologne persian uncle style bopping his head to skeng jamaican music in his headphones"
X Link 2024-01-27T17:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@iman_olya @rationalvc Chuhx ghorboonet beram. Hold tight the 2-min hype myself up for [--] reps only this year 4-plates be nameh Ahura Mazda. Chuhx"
X Link 2024-01-29T11:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Man I am distraught. My "Amou" (uncle dad's brother) in Iran has passed away at [--]. He was the eldest of [--] siblings (my dad being the youngest). Looked after me a lot in my first [--] yrs in Iran before we came to England. Kindest soul in town. Please keep us in your prayers today"
X Link 2024-02-19T20:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"the more winters i spend in lack of sun the more i realise i need to design my life in such a way that i can spend winters somewhere like south of spain/portugal or canary islands. same time zone not far elite gyms etc. sun impacts south iranian genes even more huge impact :)"
X Link 2024-02-24T12:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@viziandrei another banger from my favourite twitter account. this one echoes a lot of munger & kaufman advice on the multidisciplinary approach to thinking (capturing all the big ideas from the big disciplines) or prof NNT's advice. there's no other way to live imo. love it"
X Link 2024-04-04T13:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST OUT @rationalvc THE BLACK SWAN MEGASODE EP #51 For 3-hrs we discuss the masterpiece by Nassim Taleb. 🔗below vid on YT audio Spotify some great ideas ref'd in ep: @viziandrei @FatTonysPodcast @lukeburgis @Jack_Raines @dvassallo @LBacaj @EricJorgenson @naval"
X Link 2024-04-04T20:26Z [----] followers, 56.5K engagements
". @rationalvc portfolio company the pride of Persians the exceptional @DrCamRx sublime execution. 🧿 You wouldn't believe how fast a top VC-backed startup can scale. How fast exactly you ask Maximus is on track to 100X (10000% growth) revenue in [--] years by the end of [----]. That would put us at #38 on the current Inc. Top [----] fastest growing private companies in America. https://t.co/HtPzuDGAjr You wouldn't believe how fast a top VC-backed startup can scale. How fast exactly you ask Maximus is on track to 100X (10000% growth) revenue in [--] years by the end of [----]. That would put us at #38 on"
X Link 2024-04-06T16:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Porkchop_EXP @_evFM going from london to germany it is a less stressful life here. feel more peace"
X Link 2024-04-08T13:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"agreed. ppl ask why the founding & foundation of the @rationalvc brand is based so much on prof NNT teachings / philosophies here's your answer 👇 Other than NN Taleb there are no serious thinkers/philosophers in the West nowadays like there used to be. Who else is there on the same level of genuine original contribution Fukuyama Pinker etc. proven wrong. Sam Harris is a super biased joke. Who are these days Poppers Other than NN Taleb there are no serious thinkers/philosophers in the West nowadays like there used to be. Who else is there on the same level of genuine original contribution"
X Link 2024-04-11T14:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"genuine question because i love london. what does the future hold for native londoners where are u going to send ur kids for school because state schools suck good private schools = 35k p.a. w adj future inflation x13 yrs of schooling x3 kids = 1.4MM just on schooling🤣 Just had my phone stolen by a bike gang in London. Called the police and they told me [----] iPhones are being reported stolen per day in London alone. They predict on 1/4 are reported. Insane. Just had my phone stolen by a bike gang in London. Called the police and they told me [----] iPhones are being reported stolen per day"
X Link 2024-04-13T12:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@eftegarie yup UK is goat'd in that regard lots of great product offerings. ur thoughts on msci acwi ucits etf vs. the same msci acwi but the index fund (also accumulating) both have pros & cons ofc but if i'm not mistaken i saw u criticise index funds before.or was that just US index"
X Link 2024-05-19T09:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"as someone who's worked w some of best software engineers on the market i've said time & time again in future unless these devs have strong non-technical skills (speaking writing etc) which most don't - then most become obsolete. technical PMs devs generalist specialist Peter Thiel: AI is bad news for people for math skills and society is going to shift in favor of people with strong verbal skills. https://t.co/4bfiMTJrbh Peter Thiel: AI is bad news for people for math skills and society is going to shift in favor of people with strong verbal skills. https://t.co/4bfiMTJrbh"
X Link 2024-05-26T16:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Vizi's twitter & substack are my favourite follows. i mentioned this on the last rational pod & mentioned it again in antifragile ep releasing soon. his ideas are all Lindy & superb. can't wait to cover this book on the @rationalvc pod this yr. get the book & enjoy🍷 Announcement: Ive been working on launching my book lately. The Sovereign Artist: Meditations on Lifestyle Design 👑 June 10-15: Live on Amazon (Paperback & Hardcover) Sneak Peek 👀 https://t.co/IhMeak8MTr Announcement: Ive been working on launching my book lately. The Sovereign Artist: Meditations on Lifestyle Design 👑 June"
X Link 2024-05-28T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"lol claims to have spent [---] hrs studying NNT yet proceeds to post a prescriptive thread taken purely from "picking nuggets" YT videos. i've literally studied the incerto cover to cover hundreds (plural) of hours & can confirm i don't know shit. the audacity. pls stop. Ive spent over [---] hours studying one of the most controversial authors. Nassim Taleb. Here are [--] of his best lessons https://t.co/mBcK54vRNz Ive spent over [---] hours studying one of the most controversial authors. Nassim Taleb. Here are [--] of his best lessons https://t.co/mBcK54vRNz"
X Link 2024-06-04T10:11Z [----] followers, 187.6K engagements
"@andreasklinger i am londoner been living in berlin soon munchen regularly back & forth 🫡 (also enjoy visiting zurich) LDN as overall connector seems wise as many of my discussions in germany lead to some uk connection whether capital or talent etc"
X Link 2024-06-05T12:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Brilliant. Nassim Taleb on one of the best pieces of advice he ever received. @iman_olya and I have been studying the masterpiece Incerto Series. Recently recorded megasodes on Antifragile SITG & Bed of Procrustes. 10+ hours of podcasts + essays coming soon @ @rationalvc .com"
X Link 2024-06-05T15:46Z [----] followers, 160.7K engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST OUT @rationalvc THE ANTIFRAGILE MEGASODE EP #52. Our "highest-signal" ep to date. For 4-hrs we discuss the masterpiece by Nassim Taleb. 🔗below vid on YT audio Spotify some great ideas ref'd in ep: @rorysutherland @FatTonysPodcast @dvassallo @viziandrei"
X Link 2024-06-13T17:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"we are looking into building a community area for @rationalvc on discord. problem w discord is many discord users are anon (no skin in game) given nature of app. slack is good in that regard but sucks in every other regard. thoughts / solutions i despise anons"
X Link 2024-06-20T10:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"really appreciate all the feedback below. after much discussion/thought today w @iman_olya we're going to stick w the current name. in future we may split test with smthin like "Timeless Wisdom (brought to you) by Rational VC" or "Polymath Investors by." Cheers 🤝💪 friends pls share your thoughts we building in public: @iman_olya and i have thought about changing @rationalvc's name to something else for some time. why because at first glance new ppl think we are "a VC pod" which makes me shiver. we read books. -- "Learn from friends pls share your thoughts we building in public: @iman_olya"
X Link 2024-06-21T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@digvijoy_c damn Sir Chatterjee I was hoping you wouldn't catch on to this and expose @iman_olya. now that the secret is out. his living room walls are plastered with Tate posters. I stand with you Sir Chatterjee we must cancel @iman_olya. https://x.com/alexfmac/status/1811814570639409603 @digvijoy_c An example of tribalism rational thought. If you cannot disaggregate someone you dislike from a valid point they are making - you have an inability to think rationally. https://x.com/alexfmac/status/1811814570639409603 @digvijoy_c An example of tribalism rational thought. If you cannot"
X Link 2024-07-12T18:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"andrew henderson is pushing turkey comments echo my views. great to visit for few days but lets stop the hype i'd only enjoy nomading in eastern orthodoxy: georgia greece cyprus + soon i go romania & montenegro. zero scams. if u want headache & scams go turkey moroccoetc"
X Link 2024-07-23T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@wincollad i ran out of tweet characters i wanted to also add SE-Asia as my 2nd fav region especially for europe winter time. very hospitable ppl & no scams"
X Link 2024-07-23T20:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MyndOfTheTyme @iman_olya Appreciate u 🙏 the honour will be mine - lots of future opportunities as we ramp up meetups in future"
X Link 2024-07-26T21:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Very fitting that this has been on the rational fund website for years now - since inception. All stemming from skin in the game. Enjoy your sunday with the new 3-hour @rationalvc podcast megasode on the book Skin in the Game. Available now in your favourite podcast player"
X Link 2024-07-28T11:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"i remember when i posted this about germany & a number of "big" german VCs / techies all unfollowed me 😂 most fragile ppl. glad to finally be leaving berlin. other german cities may still have problem of pseudo-intellectuals etc but at least not utter utter dumps like berlin conclusions from a few hrs interacting w germans in berlin: in any country around the world they hear my accent &: "omg wow you're from the uk.". starts convo. in germany if u have black hair they label u a turk regardless of where you're from. even the most educated here conclusions from a few hrs interacting w germans"
X Link 2024-07-28T18:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"who are the foremost experts on ML/AI here on X your favourite follows i've been contracted to a) share my own industry learnings b) speak with a few experts on a panel & c) build a mini curriculum. Cheers"
X Link 2024-08-07T11:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Charlie Munger's advice for young people. I am infinitely blessed that w @rationalvc and @iman_olya I also have all three. Now time to compound it for life"
X Link 2024-08-10T10:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JohannesTopo i don't think there is any selectiveness per se or "two-tier policing" as twitter has us believe as someone from the uk. most of the info on here is BS & ppl stirring nonsense. i'm the most anti woke person myself but even i can say musk has swung pendulum so far its fked. e.g: i saw this today in the flesh as i was cycling thru munich. needs a community note: the "mcdonalds" was also written in 3-4 other major global languages but this post only decided to capture [--] of them to get likes/attention. as always most of twitter is bs. i saw this today in the flesh as i was cycling"
X Link 2024-08-13T11:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@alexbilz I'm deeply sorry man. I'm always defending my Armenian brothers in debates against your neighbours (both east & west). Severe injustice. Honouring the memory of those who were lost"
X Link 2024-08-17T18:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Germany: the gift that keeps on giving:"
X Link 2024-08-25T16:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"i find amusing resurgence of germans screaming "Aryan" on this soy platform where they have no SITG & hide as anons. "Iran" literally translates to "land of Aryans". germans are not Aryans go read a book. we were building Persepolis when you were rolling around in mud huts"
X Link 2024-08-31T20:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@sebs_tweets as always u have the answers sir. agreed I was just saying to @iman_olya that once we launch our server soon then i can use X less hopefully (or barely) & just spend time on our server & yours ;)"
X Link 2024-08-31T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1829983175843725738 John likes to rank migrant groups in Germany into "tiers". Apparently an Iranian like Reza (hypothetical) ranks lower than an Italian or French. John hasn't grasped that instead of tiers u simply have "good" & "bad" ppl everywhere no SITG waiting for inheritance = Germany https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1829983175843725738 John likes to rank migrant groups in Germany into "tiers". Apparently an Iranian like Reza (hypothetical) ranks lower than an Italian or French. John hasn't grasped that instead of tiers u simply have "good" & "bad" ppl"
X Link 2024-09-02T16:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"long-term: either US or UK (hope they fix things). maybe Switzerland as backup plan. Optimism is the only answer. Keep building"
X Link 2024-09-02T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Stephen Wolfram doesn't engage with anyone on twitter never replies probably rarely even checks notifications. just logs on posts his work and logs off 😭 bawse true king of productivity and willpower. man's productivity is off the charts"
X Link 2024-09-06T15:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"deeply deeply concerning. on a per capita basis UK is ranked first in outflows of millionaires. eventually it will become like the US system where passport holders will get taxed even if they've left. that then has even more concerning 2nd & 3rd order effects. A leaderboard no country wants to be on. I would be extremely concerned if I were the UK govt about the unprecedented exodus of wealth and job creators. We are second only behind China globally. https://t.co/pzlvzf9Ixz A leaderboard no country wants to be on. I would be extremely concerned if I were the UK govt about the unprecedented"
X Link 2024-09-07T11:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"there is also a danger in excessive reading (overthinking contemplating) "or fuhgetaboud the texts just engage in acts of courage.NNT SITG we must read but let's also take proper action let's build. "You must start a business. Put urself on the line start a business. "My solitude is full of books." Kafka https://t.co/dflbkY0F5s "My solitude is full of books." Kafka https://t.co/dflbkY0F5s"
X Link 2024-09-09T11:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"LOL. once again we'll see what happens to this already crumbling country when the skilled migrants leave. they use germany as a stepping stone none stay long-term because of this. you will never be like the US yet u try to copy their culture in so many ways. delusion"
X Link 2024-09-12T08:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST OUT @rationalvc THE BED OF PROCRUSTES EP #54 Rare guest ep to wrap up [--] hrs of Incerto content. For [---] hours we discuss a masterpiece by @nntaleb w the [--] biggest Incerto practitioners we know: @dvassallo + @sebs_tweets of @FatTonysPodcast 🔗below audio/video"
X Link 2024-09-12T20:03Z [----] followers, 39.4K engagements
""i do product & GTM" wtf does that even mean so what you're saying is you're useless & afraid of the real work. generalists who can code leverage ai tools design make product decisions understand psychology how to sell write & speak well will make ur role obsolete"
X Link 2024-09-24T13:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday to my brothers @iman_olya (left) and @WhosAria (right) who were born on this day exactly a year apart. We met in the Saturday Persian school playground in London [----]. The largest international Persian school in the world. Here we were paintballing c. age 13:"
X Link 2024-09-29T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"mood: 🖕 permissionless permissioned. someone in the @rationalvc discord just reminded us & raised a great point about code & media being permissionless while capital & labour being permissioned. Code & media ftw. The end goal is freedom & independence not slavery. so @iman_olya and i had allocation in SpaceX a few months ago. nice allocation too: 1milli plus Our LPs are wealthy brits that cut big checks. Not a single fucking one was interested. "hey chap realistically I think this can only 5x and not 100x" - Fuck off 😂😂 so @iman_olya and i had allocation in SpaceX a few months ago. nice"
X Link 2024-09-30T08:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"imo marketing is [--] of the skills that can't really be taught. marketing skills typically comes from hunger. cliche but were u SeLLiNg CaNdY At sChOoL did u have a sales job when young to make ends meet did u throw events sell shit on ebay hustle at a bazaar hear me out - we need to build a new school for this "learn to market" is the new "learn to code" make it free global all ages IRL events in select cities when tools came out like codeacademy etc around [----] for developers it changed the game [--]. Indian kids access Silicon hear me out - we need to build a new school for this "learn to"
X Link 2024-10-05T13:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@SugarKoat yes the best for newbs i was total newb sign up to the free events/workshops ton of value to guide u: (once u've been to few events be sure to attend the "javascript hard parts" lectures every week - they're free). also start http://csx.codesmith.io https://app.codesmith.io/coding-eventslocation=all&series=All+Topics http://csx.codesmith.io https://app.codesmith.io/coding-eventslocation=all&series=All+Topics"
X Link 2024-10-11T16:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"as far as i'm concerned there are only [--] discord servers one should be a part of: - @rationalvc (rationalvc .com) - @FatTonysPodcast (fattonys .net) - @euacchq (eu/acc)"
X Link 2024-10-12T20:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"facts. me at 18-21: completed a full-time degree while simultaneously working a full-time aggressive cold calling sales job (top 10% regular). hit gym 4x week still GTL always fresh haircuts & partied w the best of em in mayfair. 18-21 yo today: "ow my tiktok isn't loading😢" OMG WE HAVE A TEST EVERY WEEK So what Sit your ass down and study [--] hours a week [--] hours [--] Who cares. You signed up for it I never had weekends off as a kid. Saturday was learning Arabic and Quran. Sunday was at work at my dads business No pampering. Work ethic ✅ OMG WE HAVE A TEST EVERY WEEK So what Sit your ass down"
X Link 2024-10-18T21:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"what abt those who grafted their whole lives to have +1 or +2 homes on buy-to-let mortgages & are good landlords yet get fleeced out of 40% taxes on rental income more on CGT inheritance tax if they hand down anything & a plethora of other fuckeries move abroad. it's done"
X Link 2024-10-27T10:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"update on the reddit AMA numbers wrapped up now doing an AMA on reddit around learning ML / SWE / technical skills. reddit is still slept on IMO. https://t.co/DO7Hci4Ou4 doing an AMA on reddit around learning ML / SWE / technical skills. reddit is still slept on IMO. https://t.co/DO7Hci4Ou4"
X Link 2024-11-10T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"the @foundersrc is a remarkable story. 10k+ global members. every saturday morning founders in various cities go for a run then grab coffee. partnered w a16z. i'll be leading the launch of the Munich club. join the group if you're here (linked below). deeptech capital of eu ;)"
X Link 2024-11-10T21:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@foundersrc join the Munich group here: other cities here: & the main site for more info: https://foundersrc.com https://foundersrc.com/chats https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUNUrpusVMk8tLDU7OsFMd https://foundersrc.com https://foundersrc.com/chats https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUNUrpusVMk8tLDU7OsFMd"
X Link 2024-11-10T21:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""read my blog on how we achieved product-market fit" "read my blog on how our unicorn startup 10X'd sales" go f uck urself"
X Link 2024-11-12T11:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@adamislucky 😂 it's not a hard sell. US has always had a special place in my heart (mostly due to its people can-do culture & optimism)"
X Link 2024-11-12T21:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"it is King Charles' bday. let us dress accordingly. God save the King"
X Link 2024-11-14T14:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"another reason why it's increasingly important to have a portfolio of residencies passports etc. @SovereignXco fixes this. i'll be tweeting more about it in the coming months. I worry that the upskilling of AI will make it increasingly difficult for humans to get skills-based visas I worry that the upskilling of AI will make it increasingly difficult for humans to get skills-based visas"
X Link 2024-11-23T10:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Franz Kafka 👌 curiouswhat book has had that kind of impact on you"
X Link 2024-11-28T10:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Saadi Shirazi legendary medieval Persian poet from my hometown 👌 as relevant as ever -- compound the right skills for the modern world and worry you shall not -- no one can take that away from you"
X Link 2024-11-30T16:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Nassim Taleb: "How I write". @nntaleb That's why the @rationalvc podcast did 14+ hrs of Timeless podcast content on the Incerto Series. We only do Timeless books"
X Link 2024-12-10T11:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Xenophon the Greek military leader & philosopher who wrote "Cyropaedia" (The Education of Cyrus). Xenophons admiration for the Persian King inspired him to craft a Timeless text that explores the qualities essential for a successful leader (PDF): https://archive.org/details/cyropaediawithen01xenouoft/page/n5/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/cyropaediawithen01xenouoft/page/n5/mode/2up"
X Link 2024-12-12T11:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""hEy cYrUs YoUr PoDcAsTs aRe TOoO LoNg i cAn'T fOoKus cAn YeW mAkE tHeM sHoRtEr pLeAse" no. we will make them even longer in that case. tiktok is that way"
X Link 2024-12-28T18:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"🚨 NEW PODCAST OUT @rationalvc POOR CHARLIE'S ALMANACK EP #55 TODAY ON MUNGER'S BIRTHDAY 🔗below vid on YT audio S potify [--] hr episode on the book that shaped our brand many yrs ago cc @iman_olya @stripepress @collision @tamarawinter 🙏"
X Link 2025-01-01T21:30Z [----] followers, 12.9K engagements
"growth/success can also stem from having a responsibility for feeding others leading to agency. SITG. many with inheritance on the other hand have no desire other than to 'hang out'. same thing as below. Happiness is being satisfied with what you have. Success comes from dissatisfaction. Choose. @naval Happiness is being satisfied with what you have. Success comes from dissatisfaction. Choose. @naval"
X Link 2025-01-02T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@pzrsaa comments are basically just pencil neck soy. winners stay winning losers on reddit commenting"
X Link 2025-01-03T18:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"some recent pickups. diary is busier than usual for the next [--] weeks so won't be on here much but look forward to posting again on my return & digging into this collection sharing what i learn 😎 rationalvc .com"
X Link 2025-01-12T12:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"reading this on a european sunday is not a good idea. gives an intense urge & inspiration to down ur coffee & start building"
X Link 2025-01-26T11:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""bRo u GoTtA MoVe To nEw YoRk HuSsLe & bUsSLe GrInD" me working towards: "Guten Tag mein Freund Komm mit mir flneuren.""
X Link 2025-02-10T11:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"just did a special podcast episode with one of the greatest minds and polymaths"
X Link 2025-03-01T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"our launch of the @foundersrc Munich running club was a resounding success (here only half the total runners in the photo). will be a weeky event now just like all other FRC clubs around the world. Finally I met super interesting ppl from the Munich ecosystem. Lots of builders the @foundersrc is a remarkable story. 10k+ global members. every saturday morning founders in various cities go for a run then grab coffee. partnered w a16z. i'll be leading the launch of the Munich club. join the group if you're here (linked below). deeptech capital of eu ;) https://t.co/qeAf9ztA9I the @foundersrc is"
X Link 2025-03-08T13:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@TheGrimeGrammar @eli1ah My bad you are right "I wear my own garms" is JME. I was referencing when skepta said "I wear my own garms" on westwood freestyle"
X Link 2025-04-01T20:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"if she doesn't read tolstoy or kafka she's not the one"
X Link 2025-04-05T08:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In Cairo. This is 4th world bruv. I'm more interested in the fall of empires than in their rise. How tf do you go from that to this"
X Link 2025-04-19T09:35Z [----] followers, 35.7K engagements
"@raphaelmosaic @a16z @GEVS94 very cool. just signed up :) see you in munich"
X Link 2025-05-14T18:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"this is insane btw. resurgence of the powerhouse. there may be hope after all. & mnchen is the centre of it all. just annex bavaria from the rest of germany already 🙃 sehr cool 🥨📈 https://t.co/KmSLuPekiU sehr cool 🥨📈 https://t.co/KmSLuPekiU"
X Link 2025-05-24T18:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""I was getting divorced and I arrived there injured learning a new language a new style of play - people didn't care and that's how it should be. It's life you have to find a way." - Thierry Henry"
X Link 2025-05-29T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@andreasklinger may be opportunity for europe :) Mnchen is booming rn this is insane btw. resurgence of the powerhouse. there may be hope after all. & mnchen is the centre of it all. just annex bavaria from the rest of germany already 🙃 https://t.co/kLtNR34WsT this is insane btw. resurgence of the powerhouse. there may be hope after all. & mnchen is the centre of it all. just annex bavaria from the rest of germany already 🙃 https://t.co/kLtNR34WsT"
X Link 2025-05-30T14:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"hang around founders & u get an insane dose of optimism energy positivity support more hunger to get back to the desk & crush. hang around an academic & u lose all zest for life. sounds trite but protect ur energy -- u never want to be around ackchyually energy"
X Link 2025-06-09T09:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"most VCs are such a waste of time cos they're just employees pretending to do fake email job filling up their calendar w meetings while they live off mgmt fees. stay head down building & if VCs ask to meet u ensure its a GP who makes the call then send them a 15min calendly pencil neck dork VCs w whoop & oura ring eating vegan food: "let's grab coffee would love to know what u building" bruv meeting u costs me my sanity not to mention losing 1hr commuting in any city. 1hr in ur boring presence 1hr back 1hr to decompress. deep work block garn. https://t.co/dHS4l8vzFe pencil neck dork VCs w"
X Link 2025-06-20T09:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"since i put "something new" on linkedin a few weeks ago i knew i'd be harassed by VCs but didn't expect it to be this nuclear. if they're foaming now wait till they see my co-founders. the soys throw the word "cRaCkEd" around v loosely. about to show these motherf7ckers. some personal news: [--] months ago i joined tesla as a senior software engineer. as the quoted tweet below says am doing a bit of everything & not a trad swe role rather "full-stack operator" building a lot of 0-to-1 really cool internal stuff i can't really talk about. i'm some personal news: [--] months ago i joined tesla as a"
X Link 2025-06-21T21:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"from the accent: these lads are Shirazi and this is the Shirazi spirit ❤ tel aviv youth could never have this much sauce. in fact no youth anywhere can. Young boys are the same everywhere. Essential to our foreign policy is othering people overseas to point of incomprehensibility. But the way these lads talk stand what theyre wearing & so on - could be Tel Aviv London Moscow. Its Tehran. https://t.co/68TzgiXc5u Young boys are the same everywhere. Essential to our foreign policy is othering people overseas to point of incomprehensibility. But the way these lads talk stand what theyre wearing &"
X Link 2025-06-22T09:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""One day before I die I want to have $10000 left. Inheritances don't do much my kids are doing well anyway. In general large inheritances are going to do more harm than good. Basically you don't want a person to be on an IV drip for their whole life that's the worst thing you could do to someone. I'm going to end up with more than I need I can't increase happiness by spending more so everything else basically needs to get recycled. which is why I have the Dakshana foundation." - Mohnish Pabrai (@MohnishPabrai)"
X Link 2025-06-22T16:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ditto 🤌 They are also typically the same types to lose their mind if they can't place you in a box. e.g. "WhAt dO u mEaN u EaRn iNcOmE FrOm DiFfEreNt StReAmS u DoN'T hAvE a REaL jOb." There is a toxic type of person to avoid the kind obsessed with hierarchy constantly ranking everyone: net worth IQ number of publicationsacademic titles & citations cycling FTP 5K running speed education etc. They are miserable & want you to be miserable too. There is a toxic type of person to avoid the kind obsessed with hierarchy constantly ranking everyone: net worth IQ number of publicationsacademic titles"
X Link 2025-07-05T00:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"there's something glorious i've learned from studying the best businesses. [--]. speed in getting customers set up and [--]. ability + speed in resolving customer problems. zero friction. think @AmericanExpress as a phenomenal example think @n26 as a reallyyyyyyyy sh1tty example"
X Link 2025-07-16T09:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""In Europe there is a blind spot in understanding American startup culture. Very few understand that Americans pitch the dream while they (Europeans) pitch reality. This leads to an overestimation of what's happening at American startups." Spoke with dozens of young builders at @ETH_en during my few days in Zurich (here with @jjschnyder). High-level takeaways: 1) Strong pull towards the US (both in market and incorporation) but very few perceived paths on how to get there (hence YC is popular as a "straight shot" https://t.co/dopbd5hKGQ Spoke with dozens of young builders at @ETH_en during my"
X Link 2025-07-25T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"did a @thepatwalls style [--] hrs vibe code sesh below is first project of many. a cause dear to my heart to fight the tiktokification & X-for-you-ification of the world. will fix + improve + add stripe link one-off pay + distro. comes w community/reading club. asymmetric fun bet"
X Link 2025-08-04T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@thepatwalls p.s. already own the domain lindyread dot com from a while back -- will need to ship it & it would be under the rational umbrella ;) p.p.s. ignore the copy in screenshots above a tad cringe but will be fixed ofc (+ pulling in lots of certified elite quotes)"
X Link 2025-08-04T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Microsoft Research report - Top [--] occupations with highest AI applicability score. Currently taking a swing w cracked team at smthin that automates the [--] highlighted fields never been done before. Who better than a team that is Venn: intnl finance/banking fintech crypto ai"
X Link 2025-08-09T11:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""slush" "web summit" "bitz & pretzels" "tech week". all these events are a total waste of time & no one remotely interesting goes there. all mimetic/sheep/signalling BS. any high agency folks are here on X. share ur work at scale & interesting/useful ppl come to u"
X Link 2025-08-17T20:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"-@mondaydotcom stock down 40% past month u can spin up a clone urself in [--] days -@salesforce will keep swe headcount flat its "seen a 30% output gain" -smaller eng teams getting more productive -more access for non-devs make of it what u will🪟 personally: fire under ass"
X Link 2025-08-18T09:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"-Daniel Vassallo: Small Bets -Pieter Levels: MAKE -Jason Fried & DHH: Rework -Sahil Lavingia: The Minimalist Entrepreneur -Derek Sivers: Anything You Want Pattern here. Might change "rational vc" to "rational founder". For ppl valuing independence slavery & trillions exits"
X Link 2025-08-22T15:18Z [----] followers, 13.5K engagements
"entire linkedin feed is: "fastest growing unicorn Lovable" "i raised Xmillion" "got into accelerator" who is posting about: -fully independent -no investors answer to no one other than customers -fully remote. solo or very lean team -& IS PROFITABLE (gasp) real g goals"
X Link 2025-09-01T15:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Americans: "I MUST BECOME SAM WALTON ROCKEFELLER CARNEGIE VANDERBILT. MORE CORTISOL MORE EVERYTHING DOMINATION KILL WIN CONQUER OBSESSION." Europeans: "i must be independent & become umberto eco" 🤌☕"
X Link 2025-09-04T17:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@pricingdoctor @trishankkarthik @JeffBezos yup that's the exception not the rule. & even the structure around that deal is pretty cool. https://medium.com/signal-v-noise/the-deal-jeff-bezos-got-on-basecamp-b7a1cb39179e https://medium.com/signal-v-noise/the-deal-jeff-bezos-got-on-basecamp-b7a1cb39179e"
X Link 2025-09-04T20:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"the goal should be self-employment from the alpine region. independent. focus: family online clients/biz local food personal library Avesta functionally fit nature & hiking trails on doorstep"
X Link 2025-09-05T09:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"far away from society. went into local supermarket yesterday (inner city) & was overwhelmed just from that experience. can't even hack cities & ppl. far cry from CiTy BaNkEr"
X Link 2025-09-05T10:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"anyone have experience publishing a simple (affordable) course online will consist of a comprehensive 4-hour video & optional to book coaching calls. curious to hear ur thoughts on: - gumroad - kajabi - payhip - DIY: stripe + calendly - other secret skill (that i never talk abt): i can get any1 a new job in tech / yuge salary bump / break in + i teach hiring lectures@ big bootcamps there are "hacks" & ways to "play the game". founders raising VC are playing a game why aren't u as an employee drop 3hr course Y/N https://t.co/Vaoctjvf6Z secret skill (that i never talk abt): i can get any1 a new"
X Link 2025-09-19T14:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"if u have EU residency & trying to mohnishmaxx / barbell (use job to fund ur biz on the side) highly recommend tech jobs in netherlands (remote/hybrid). "60-80%" roles aren't uncommon there i.e. u work only 3-4 days a week. americans would be horrified--must die for employer"
X Link 2025-09-23T08:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Derek Sivers 🐐"
X Link 2025-10-06T18:10Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements
"new course is nearly done. any suggestions for what to name it beyond the obvious title :) i want simple obvious say-it-on-the-tin while grabbing attention / SEO (p.s. it's a lecture/advice i've delivered hundreds of times. but first time making it available to the masses.) secret skill (that i never talk abt): i can get any1 a new job in tech / yuge salary bump / break in + i teach hiring lectures@ big bootcamps there are "hacks" & ways to "play the game". founders raising VC are playing a game why aren't u as an employee drop 3hr course Y/N https://t.co/Vaoctjvf6Z secret skill (that i never"
X Link 2025-10-09T10:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@emil_drud Indeed. & lack of willpower / self-control"
X Link 2025-10-12T13:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"David Graeber knew. $1K earned via self-employment is more honourable & respectable than $100K earned via a white-collar job"
X Link 2025-10-12T18:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"munich is considered by residents as "northernmost italian city". lots of italian diaspora here. ELITE coffee and pizzeria access. mnchners don't even call this place a city tho rather a "big village". makes sense once u spend some time here- safest EU city alongside zrich"
X Link 2024-09-21T14:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"alternative investments i'm recently interested in: - Persian rugs that are specifically handmade in Iran (an art that's coming to an end in the next decade). Fortunately I have plugs (including Ali Carpet aka Tehran Tony as discussed on our pod). - Football shirts"
X Link 2025-02-07T10:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If youre the child or grandchild of immigrants take a moment now to go and kiss their hands. We have it easy: native English internet AI tools high-paying jobs easier access to apartments etc. And yet migrating to a foreign land is still fucking hardeven for us. You move to a place where you have no friends deal with visas cant speak the language so you have to learn start from scratch navigate bureaucracy and face a whole host of endless challenges. The Persian word Ghorbat () means exile alienation strangeness or being away from home. Now imagine migrating with small kids ZERO ability to"
X Link 2025-02-12T19:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"if u live in this region then u get to a point in life where u don't want to go anywhere else. all travel outside of this area becomes a nuisance. u can typically get a [--] train within the region. food culture safety nature list goes on. & u come back recharged"
X Link 2025-05-06T09:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"i'd rather earn $1k/m independent than $1milli/month net from a vc-backed biz. "few" is understatement. OG immigrants get this. you'll hear 50+ iranian uncle who runs a construction biz or shop say "even if all this goes to shit I'll be a cab driver before i report into anyone" call me crazy but i'd rather own a $1M ARR SaaS with no venture capital than a $10M ARR SaaS with venture capital call me crazy but i'd rather own a $1M ARR SaaS with no venture capital than a $10M ARR SaaS with venture capital"
X Link 2025-09-10T05:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"just bc ur rsum has VCs drooling & u can easily raise funding doesn't mean u should. just bc ur rsum has recruiters drooling & u get high salary offers to join "xyz hot co" doesn't mean u should. both come w significant opportunity costs & it far outweighs the monetary"
X Link 2025-09-25T12:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"wtf is a "rational founder" someone who retains 100% control avoids dependency on others & voraciously reads Timeless texts with aspiration to attain worldly wisdom & sovereignty in all areas of life. "wisdom acquisition is a moral duty" - Charlie Munger. Relaunch soon. -Daniel Vassallo: Small Bets -Pieter Levels: MAKE -Jason Fried & DHH: Rework -Sahil Lavingia: The Minimalist Entrepreneur -Derek Sivers: Anything You Want Pattern here. Might change "rational vc" to "rational founder". For ppl valuing independence slavery & trillions exits. https://t.co/0VKxHRyDEg -Daniel Vassallo: Small Bets"
X Link 2025-10-10T09:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""bUT i DoN'T hAvE tiMe tO rEaD bRoOOo" Yes but u have time for streaming series sports games overtraining for hyrox or latest craze (only body training not mind training) doomscrolling attending every shallow social event & plethora of other tings. choose ur regrets. Things become clear once you realize that these novels were serialized never meant to be quick reads but to occupy the entertainment niche now filled by streaming series. Things become clear once you realize that these novels were serialized never meant to be quick reads but to occupy the entertainment niche now filled by"
X Link 2025-10-12T13:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"👌 NNT: "You must impress your accountant rather than the neighbours." my version: impress your accountant rather than LinkedIn VC/startup bubble unprofitable mimetic soy pencil-neck circle jerk loonies"
X Link 2025-10-17T11:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""cyrus lets hop on a call cyrus lets grab a coffee cyrus take a look at my deck cyrus know any investors" my brother in Zarathustra i want to kill maself interacting w ur types meanwhile. coffee w: indie/selfemployed/avid reader/curious/author bros. i come back energised"
X Link 2025-10-18T07:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@loom is utter dogshite. so is cap-so & all the other [---] variations. enshittification. @Zoom still goated. zero lags or issues record for hours & newer features now allow u to present/stream with ur face at the bottom. how do i know from recording my course. What happened to @loom It used to be such a great tool and now it is ridiculously buggy. Over one hour spent today trying to record a [--] minute overview of a new feature. What happened to @loom It used to be such a great tool and now it is ridiculously buggy. Over one hour spent today trying to record a [--] minute overview of a new feature"
X Link 2025-10-28T11:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"soyscammers. most courses package [--] x 10-min clips & sell it for "$997" using BS tactics & upsell. me: [--] hr course + all the resources docs u need for $100. "man of the ppl" p.s. early-early-bird price yesterday is done. now just limited time early-bird @ $50. claim coupon: go to: rational dot school also L inked in replies (+ important update). No more DMs & endless questions about hiring. All packaged up. Limited early-bird price: $40 one-off (regularly $100) https://t.co/KwLPMtg65y go to: rational dot school also L inked in replies (+ important update). No more DMs & endless questions"
X Link 2025-10-30T10:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Done ✅: rational school course* (go to rational dot school). Loading 🔃: now i shift focus to my life's work - podcast relaunch (note: solo this time + different brand name but same concept: Timeless books/ideas) itching to put it out. [--] sponsor slots left ;) dm me. Left job @ Tesla. Rejected VCs. Now stopped contracting. Goal: be fully independent making side projects full time & document the process. Month [--] = set up school. Month 2+ = solo podcast full time until it works or I have to contract again. More to come. https://t.co/u6t3sRT012 Left job @ Tesla. Rejected VCs. Now stopped"
X Link 2025-10-30T14:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"* rational school's hiring course: early-early-bird price yesterday is done. now just standard early-bird @ $50. claim limited-time coupon while offer is still up: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-10-30T14:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"ditto 👌 & the best way to build is to barbell ur tech job to fund ur biz. zero vc dilution retain control focus on profits day [--]. no mimetic games. oh what was that u say my new course "everyone can get a new job in tech" solves that :) get it @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-10-30T19:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"p.s. early-early-bird price yesterday is done. now just limited time early-bird @ $50. claim coupon ahead of release: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-10-30T19:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Everyone Can Get a New Job in Tech" course claim ur limited early-bird coupon: Think of multiple venn diagrams intersecting - that's my specific knowledge & unique perspective - humbly [--] of [--] in the world at this. http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-01T08:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"come on bruv. time to buss out the sprezzatura. train across [--] mountainous borders here costs same as kings cross-st. albans👍 much better working culture here too for mohnishmaxxing. http://rational.school if u live in this region then u get to a point in life where u don't want to go anywhere else. all travel outside of this area becomes a nuisance. u can typically get a [--] train within the region. food culture safety nature list goes on. & u come back recharged. https://t.co/vjPxWzjp4z http://rational.school if u live in this region then u get to a point in life where u don't want to go"
X Link 2025-11-01T10:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"ppl who hate my hiring hacks are those who went to prep/private schools & had easy path up to ivy & internships - big tech jobs. they can't face to see a hungry immigrant like me in the same jobs. so i created a hiring hacks course to get even more in: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-02T10:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""today i went on a 10km walk in bolzano & ended with a feast & local beer" 🏔 "it is sunday pls act accordingly let us seize the means of relaxation" p.s. get my hiring hacks to get any tech job including remote roles that permit flneuring: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-02T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Taleb warned abt staying in a job too long w his exmple in SITG: "these ppl couldnt find a job elsewhere they were of no use to any1 outside IBM. even their sense of humor failed outside the corpo culture." must job-hop in tech now. my hiring hacks: http://rational.school many such cases https://t.co/qVPGJs8Bub http://rational.school many such cases https://t.co/qVPGJs8Bub"
X Link 2025-11-02T21:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"GM. new week. looking far & wide for the best tech industry hiring course. oh wait i found it: Everyone Can Get a New Job in Tech - all the hacks & how to "play the game": http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-03T10:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NNT: TWO TYPES OF PROFESSIONS - excerpt from Chapter [--] of Antifragile: Consider the fate of loannis (John) and Georgios (George) two identical twin brothers born in Cyprus (both of them) currently both living in the Greater London area. John has been employed for twenty-five years as a clerk in the personnel department of a large bank dealing with the relocation of employees around the globe. George is a taxi driver. John has a perfectly predictable income (or so he thinks) with benefits four weeks' annual vacation and a gold watch every twenty-five years of employment. Every month [----] is"
X Link 2025-11-03T22:39Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements
"GM. sitting on the promenade of Merano by the stream that brings down fresh mountain water. New affordable course for all: Everyone Can Get a New Job in Tech - all the hacks & how to "play the game" claim limited early-bird coupon to save a few bucks @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-05T10:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"love miami this time of year"
X Link 2025-11-05T13:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEVER take equity in early-stage startups. extremistan. tell them f7ck u pay me the max salary. "oH bUt mY fRiEnD gOt mEgA RiCh hE wAs eArLy FaCebOoK eMpLoYee". i should smack u w a copy of fooled by randomness. how to hack tech industry jobs/offers: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-05T20:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"part of becoming sovereign means location independence. to hack hiring in tech jobs incl. remote roles & learn how to "play the game" get limited-time coupon to my course (early-bird: $50 regular price: $100). get it at: i've helped 500+ ppl so far. http://rational.school one of the last few remaining high-trust societies on earth not sure for how much longer. take what u want (incl. local produce) & leave the money in the box. in london can't even take my phone out. get as many passports as u can so when one gov f7cks u u have optionality. https://t.co/iz3ZyLrIEa http://rational.school one"
X Link 2025-11-06T13:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"be parsa lost at [--] gaming addict no beard approached me for career advice skip uni altogether & get into google @ [--] [--] yrs later i told him u gonna get stale time to jump advised him again got lots of offers incl. tesla🗿 get my hiring hacks: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-07T12:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"difference between US & Europe tech workers. US bro: OMG MUST KILL MASELF FOR THE COMPANY EU bro: i work [--] hrs/day & use rest of the time to tinker on my own biz projects (mohnishmaxx) lift weights & travel. oh & i get [--] weeks holiday that if i don't use boss will be pissed"
X Link 2025-11-07T21:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"part of becoming sovereign means location independence. to hack hiring in tech jobs incl. remote roles & learn how to "play the game" get limited-time coupon to my course (early-bird: $50 regular price: $100). get it at: - i've helped 500+ ppl so far. http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-07T21:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@shed_one AU bro wins - just goes surfing drinks coffee & sunmaxx"
X Link 2025-11-07T21:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"18yo or 55yo following soy hiring advice is dumb e.g. when i graduated: applied to investment banks & nothing. so i experimented: removed my long meaningful persian name & used an anglo name cv. VOILA lots of interviews. MANY "rules" to be broken. get @ http://rational.school The U.K. is experiencing a significant employment crisis among Gen Z with approximately [---] million recent graduates competing for only [-----] entry-level job openings the most unfavorable supply-to-demand ratio since the late 1990s. http://rational.school The U.K. is experiencing a significant employment crisis among Gen"
X Link 2025-11-07T22:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"GM. everyone can get a new job in tech: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-09T08:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"🤮🤮🤮🤮 I did this shit for 10+ years up & down the tube [--] or [--] days a week. PTSD. as @dvassallo says: "my business plan is to do whatever it takes to make sure I never end up in a place like this." My business plan is to do whatever it takes to make sure I never end up in a place like this. https://t.co/2UwaMXXPDq My business plan is to do whatever it takes to make sure I never end up in a place like this. https://t.co/2UwaMXXPDq"
X Link 2025-11-10T20:12Z [----] followers, 26K engagements
"most courses = bunch of short clips & "$997". "everyone can get a new job in tech" comes w: [---] hrs video full braindump all hacks i know -my resume template -outreach scripts -area to practice mocks w others -& more usual $100 limited earlybird $50: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-10T20:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"the way some european's are killing themselves to get an O1 visa only to build "aGenTiC wOrkFLoWs" that make zero profits while living in SF basement. meanwhile me embracing a broadband connection remote geo arbitrage reading books & euromaxx lifestyle:"
X Link 2025-11-11T10:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"europeans** typo its my mission to help folks hack the tech hiring market defy corpo BS get job that allows them to mohnishmaxx & ideally work remote. I've helped 500+ ppl so far. my tech hiring course drops on Jan [--]. Limited earlybird coupon: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-11T10:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"its my mission to help folks hack the tech hiring market defy corpo BS get job that allows them to mohnishmaxx & ideally work remote. I've helped 500+ ppl so far. my tech hiring course drops on Jan [--]. regularly $100 limited earlybird coupon for $50: http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-11T14:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"fun fact: u can get US salaries in EU fraction of living cost better quality of life. whether it's hybrid (short walk/cycle thru beautiful streets) or fully remote. i get a ton of inbound. was the same when i was inexperienced.🧿 get my hiring hacks: http://rational.school the way some european's are killing themselves to get an O1 visa only to build "aGenTiC wOrkFLoWs" that make zero profits while living in SF basement. meanwhile me embracing a broadband connection remote geo arbitrage reading books & euromaxx lifestyle: https://t.co/lzdX6PcRTN http://rational.school the way some european's"
X Link 2025-11-12T11:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"regardless of ur experience or state of market no one should do this yet i often hear stories of BS process only to get rejected. ive never had this issue. its a matter of FRAMING: ur resume (even if inexperienced) phone interview etc my hiring hacks: http://rational.school "after [--] technical interviews" "your work has been accepted into our codebase" interviews are getting out of hand https://t.co/chQCeauH7m http://rational.school "after [--] technical interviews" "your work has been accepted into our codebase" interviews are getting out of hand https://t.co/chQCeauH7m"
X Link 2025-11-14T11:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"the legendary "PCA Incerto" combo i never shut up about. the "Rational" brands were initially created in [----] deeply influenced by the teachings and philosophies of these books right here. & now working on :) http://rational.school Over the last few years Ive spent so much money buying these books (from lost copies to gifts for friends) that when I saw a nice discount on the Deluxe Edition I couldnt resist treating myself to an upgrade. Books: Poor Charlies Almanack @stripepress Incerto (Deluxe Edition) https://t.co/cx4hVY0o3O http://rational.school Over the last few years Ive spent so much"
X Link 2025-11-14T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@nic_amadio munich and zurich have always been my fav choices in europe compared to everything else. all tradeoffs considered. not that expensive compared to "cheaper" options. also good on u for working towards swiss citizenship it's my dream passport :) https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1831680925832216859s=20 [--] of my very few "areas of expertise" is the whole where to live thing. yrs of research. in fact working on smthin on this as we speak. if u want a v high quality of life (that checks almost every box) in central europe: munich or zurich. will not explain may do a video."
X Link 2025-11-18T10:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"that's [--] main reason i didn't go w Zurich in the end i understood it to be a transient place where expats leave after a few yrs of building career capital & the swiss are v reserved & cold (they hate their own neighbours let alone me w black hair :)) and so it's difficult to build a long-term community there. my fav quote: "in life we must choose our regrets" and i think everything else considered as u get older maybe swiss life will be just the most optimal for you based on what you've explained considering all tradeoffs. for my personal preferences i'm a big fan of munich/bavaria but taxes"
X Link 2025-11-18T16:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"many recruitment advice accounts are anon. i put name face rep on line. skin in the game + i teach "cOnTrOveRsiAL HaCkS" others refuse to. i'm here to get you a new job in tech not to be liked. oh & i charge $50 not "$997" get earlybird coupon @ :) http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-18T19:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"i'm well chuffed w level of interest my tech hiring course so far. at least [--] ppl msg me asking if they can open it pre-release day 3🙏 so far: some days [--] sales some days [--]. but everyday in right direction. NNT: "progress is almost never linear ups and downs and bursts." "Progress is almost never linear. Ups and downs and bursts." - Nassim Nicholas Taleb #progress "Progress is almost never linear. Ups and downs and bursts." - Nassim Nicholas Taleb #progress"
X Link 2025-11-19T10:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"p.s. sales are only realised ofc when ppl pay but level of friction is v high to claim coupon this is all from X haven't yet unleashed beast that is tiktok/reddit/youtub marketing doing my best to deliver best course out there & affordable for all🙏🧿 https://x.com/CyrusYari/status/1984204210980974822s=20 ppl who sign up for my course early-bird coupon are HIGHLY vetted check this level of friction: 1-first must go to https://t.co/to3OhZGHGY :) 2-clicks button to get coupon 3-button takes them to: gumroad 4-subscribe in gumroad 5-requires double opt-in by email 6-email in spam"
X Link 2025-11-19T10:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"top websites for sourcing jobs in tech (technical or not) -- but don't apply there go to company's career page & apply directly: -thousands of vc firms' websites: portfolio page -wellfound.com -welcometothejungle.com -topstartups.io -builtin.com -workatastartup.com cont"
X Link 2025-11-19T13:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Once or twice a year I purposefully commute during the rush hour just to affirm that what I did was the right thing and every time I go in the rush hour I think ABSOLUTELY I did the f7cking right thing." - @GuruAnaerobic"
X Link 2025-11-19T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"once youve applied directly then u are usually in a "better" ATS pile rather than middleman one. still far from enough tho. crucial things: 1-how ur resume is framed/hacked = ur sales doc 2-outreach script hack that gets u an interview +more get hacks @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-19T17:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Having a job long-term is the riskier path. But in the short-medium term it's great✅ Tech jobs have lowest barrier to entry if u know how to play hiring game like me. Get tech job so u can "Mohnishmaxx" & barbell self-employed contracts or asymmetric bets until u are free: I always tell people that if you think about it there are [---] hours in a week. Your employer needs you for [--]. If you live close to work or work remotely the commute time is not that much. If you take out time for eating sleeping and everything else you have at least another https://t.co/UZ7MDc3IdM I always tell people that"
X Link 2025-11-19T18:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"have helped 500+ people break into new tech roles through private coaching and tech school lectures. Get all my hiring hacks & how to "play the game" most no-BS hiring course & affordable. Claim limited early bird coupon @ https://x.com/cyrusyari/status/1958232184080290278s=46 http://rational.school secret skill (that i never talk abt): i can get any1 a new job in tech / yuge salary bump / break in + i teach hiring lectures@ big bootcamps there are "hacks" & ways to "play the game". founders raising VC are playing a game why aren't u as an employee drop 3hr course Y/N https://t.co/Vaoctjvf6Z"
X Link 2025-11-19T18:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Derek Sivers in peak rational form 👌 the SF mimetic accelerator agentic workflow bros won't know what to do with this one: have helped 500+ people break into new tech roles through private coaching and tech school lectures. Get all my hiring hacks & how to "play the game" most no-BS hiring course & affordable. Claim limited early bird coupon @ https://t.co/to3OhZG9Rq https://t.co/4dkw52RRm6 have helped 500+ people break into new tech roles through private coaching and tech school lectures. Get all my hiring hacks & how to "play the game" most no-BS hiring course & affordable. Claim limited"
X Link 2025-11-19T20:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"guten tag. i hacked tech hiring & got a job at tesla. now i can get any remote role✅ technical or not. & i've helped 500+ ppl do the same. experienced or not learn how to comprehensively "play the game". usually $100 limited earlybird coupon: $50 @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-20T13:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"when i realised u can get any tech job or raise VC just w precise & targeted changes u make to ur resume/linkedin. impossible to be without a job even if u have zero experience & trying to break in. i've done it for 500+ ppl at this point. cialdini flex👍 perception = reality. what was the moment when this happened in your life https://t.co/IXGmaabN55 what was the moment when this happened in your life https://t.co/IXGmaabN55"
X Link 2025-11-20T16:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"& then there are precise words u need to say in the interviews too there are "hacks" & ways to "play the game". founders raising VC are playing a game why aren't you as an employee doing the same covered in my hiring course limited earlybird coupon @ http://rational.school http://rational.school"
X Link 2025-11-20T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"my American relatives: "oh my Gawd no car how do u go grocery shopping Cyrus our dear boy is walking down highways parking lot to parking lot over there in Europe" :) me whistling my way to pick up what i need fresh for next 1-2 days farm to table & not hoarding for a week. imagine taking the most city guy (london) & dropping him in a forest telling him this is how you buy groceries now no more ocado delivery. literally fish out of water but the fish is adapting so maybe it's a frog now. https://t.co/g7qYDKmZlh imagine taking the most city guy (london) & dropping him in a forest telling him"
X Link 2025-11-21T09:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"even UK the culture is quite dumb in this regard tbh many ppl w enormous trolleys at tesco or like me used to order online Ocado for a week.dumb at first i hated the "inefficiency" of going grocery shopping multiple times a week but u just get what u need + fresh air & movement"
X Link 2025-11-21T09:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"guys pls NEVER do this. cos then ur resume goes to the human pile then what still not impressive. instead: if ur entire doc is framed in such a way that gets them to drool you'll even have inbound even if "inexperienced". i've hacked it for 500+ ppl @ http://rational.school When it hit me that you can copy a whole job description paste it at the bottom of your CV minimise it as much as possible and make the colour white. The CV goes through any ATS sent from below the sea and the human eye won't catch it cuz it's white. http://rational.school When it hit me that you can copy a whole job"
X Link 2025-11-21T12:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ObsidianBtc :) you & a minority are pros at arbing not the other 99.999% of folks: my advice is still same to ppl: put in what you're willing to lose. in other words barbell it. if one has 10% exposure & it goes to shit then won't care or be affected by it. i've seen ppl lose it all unf"
X Link 2025-11-21T15:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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