It's amazing how much people love doing all kinds of bullshit instead of actually working. And this isn't just about business — in everyday life, exactly the same thing happens.
An entrepreneur spends years trying to save a dying project (the market has long since changed, the economics don't add up, customers no longer need the product). But he keeps pouring in money, time, and his own health. And not because the business needs it, but because he absolutely has to prove he was right.
And here's where it gets interesting. We behave exactly the same way in our relationships with people — clinging to the past, worrying about the future, trying to prove something to someone. We spend enormous amounts of energy on things that can no longer be changed or that haven't even happened yet.
I'm drawn to the idea that we're all part of one whole. And often the people who annoy us become a kind of mirror of what we ourselves don't want to notice in ourselves. But instead of dealing with themselves, most people prefer to react inappropriately to those around them or to fight against circumstances.
You can notice an interesting pattern: the less a person tries to prove they're right, the easier life becomes. In business this is called healthy cynicism — the ability to walk away from a dying idea, even after dedicating several years to it. In life it's the ability to let go of the past, stop worrying about the future, and finally pay attention to the present.
In the end, you can spend your whole life on endless thoughts about who you "should" become, how much you "should" earn to prove something to somebody. But at some point you may discover that you're still not living your best life. And time keeps ticking.
You don't have to win every battle. Sometimes it's enough to realize you don't need to be in it at all.
I haven't advertised any projects for a while now, I only share what I use myself. But today our partners, who sent me this gift in the form of branded merch, are running a big giveaway, so we'll make an exception.
To take part and win cool prizes, you need to:
1️⃣ create a new account;
2️⃣ leave any comment;
3️⃣ and then post your UID in the chat.
Iman Gadzhi (who became co-owner of Whop this past spring), who started out making videos about making money online (MrBeast for smart people — the guy every male blogger looks up to, the ones doing podcasts, crypto/business content) invested in Higgsfield AI.
💸 Following a $400M Series B funding round, the company is now valued at $5.4 billion.
Hats off, GGWP!
Our partners who provide bank card issuance services now offer US cards without KYC.
➡️ Already available at 1984 Card.
If, besides a US card, you need a full-fledged eSIM number with the ability to receive SMS and calls, check out this post. And if you want to set up a company in the US or get an ITIN for yourself — then this post is for you.
And later this week I'll publish an article on registering a company in the UAE, as well as on getting a 10-year visa without having to set up a company. I'll share how our employees and clients do it. It'll literally be a step-by-step guide from A to Z.
🇺🇸 How to open a business in the US and become an American taxpayer?
To start, all we need is a valid international passport and any e-mail — that's it. Next, we head over to the best international mailbox rental service (the one we use ourselves), where letters are received, envelopes opened, and scans show up in your personal dashboard.
You'll also need to choose a registered agent in the state where the company is registered as the official US representative. Their address becomes the LLC's legal address. Without an agent, the company won't be registered, and the service is typically renewed once a year.
Almost all services can only be paid for with an international card accepted by Stripe (this service will do the trick).
After that, you'll need an agent company (intermediary), which for a token fee will help you get your personal ITIN or EIN and a 147-C letter for the company, so you don't have to file applications yourself or call the IRS.
A company account is easiest to open with Wise or Mercury. Once all the above steps are done, you can fully operate on Amazon as a seller, get paid by absolutely any international services, and receive monetization payouts from any social networks — just like an American, without overpaying extra taxes.
While I shamelessly dropped another couple dozen thousand dollars into Diablo Immortal this month.
Gotta get closer to the TOP somehow. Especially when your best friend, Lyosha Krafty Ruban (the guy I started my first business with), is now #1 in Europe — even if that pleasure cost him a few hundred grand in the game.
Telegram, meanwhile, dropped an update timed to Pasha's birthday. They fully integrated Gram into the client. Didn't affect the coin's price in any way, though.