Cut Benefits Costs, Add $0.25 EPS per Share
Great question. Answer: smart one. Every dollar saved on benefits goes right to the bottom line. A public company with 100m shares can add 25c per share, annually, if they had a clue about their benefits. You can start counting down to the shareholder lawsuits. This is money sitting on the table and every ceo is ignoring their fiduciary responsibilities. Never trust your benefits vendors or consultants. Never. Just run your name redacted contracts through an LLM, with training the AI vendor turned off
Data Centers Boost GDP, Healthcare Jobs Keep Unemployment Low
The future unfolding in plain sight: GDP growth propped up by data center construction. Low unemployment propped up by healthcare jobs. https://t.co/aADxNaQXij
Asian Oil Stocks Plunge, US And
Major drop in crude oil inventories in Japan, followed by India. US and China are up! Make you own conclusions.
Debt to Ourselves Just Excuses Unlimited Money Printing
When an argument is made that "Our debt doesn't matter because we owe it to ourselves"...that is code for "we can print the money and just debase the currency"...
Write Cold Emails for Them, Not About You
I’ve replied to 3 cold emails from aspiring VCs in the last year. But I’ve received hundreds. Here’s what the ones that didn’t get a reply looked like: → “I’m really interested in learning more about VC and would love to pick...
Advanced Live Class Helps Creators Master Brand Deal Process
Thinking about doing a more advanced 2-3 week live class for creators that have 2-5 inbounds per week from brands. Covering how to assess quality of lead, budget, get brand on a call, put proposal/pricing together after call. Would...
Gold Leads US Exports, Offsetting Trade Deficits
The US’ single biggest export in February was “non-monetary gold.” Gold has been the US’ biggest export in 4 out of the past 5 months (it was the 2nd biggest export in the 5th mth.) Trump is partially settling US trade deficits...
Give Notice, Add Value, Avoid Surprise Price Hikes
Founders: Price increases need a playbook: - 90 day notice minimum - Clear value additions - Migration paths Surprise increases are the fastest way to lose renewals.
India's Exports Pivot: Services Up, Textiles/Agriculture Down
#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: India’s export mix has been REWRITTEN in the past 30 years. Services SURGED from 17% in 1995 to 45% in 2023. In the meantime, as a share of total exports, textiles and agriculture COLLAPSED. https://t.co/rjJl7fH9a0
Your Pipeline Metrics Deceive—Inspect Like a CFO
Your pipeline is lying to you. 3x coverage doesn't mean 3x will close. Half those deals are: • Single-threaded • Stuck with a coach (not a champion) • Anchored to the wrong pain • Missing access to power Inspect your pipeline like a CFO inspects a balance...
AI Accelerates Building Passive Wealth Systems
Wealth is not about working more hours. It's about building systems that work without you. AI is the fastest way in history to build those systems.
ChatGPT Now Powers Photoshop Edits for Anyone
Adobe added new features for Adobe Photoshop in ChatGPT, inspired by creator requests. Users can ask ChatGPT to change backgrounds, add or remove objects, apply creative effects, and fine-tune lighting and color. This makes advanced editing more accessible to non-designers...
Run a Claude Code Audit to Spot SEO Gaps
Claude Code tip for SEO- after it’s done have it run an audit on the work it completed , you’ll get a list of things to fix or improve.
Stop Wasting $50K on Agencies Before Knowing Your Business
Spending $50K on an agency before learning how your own business works is why you can't get past $10M.
SEO Needs Ongoing Updates, Not One‑Time Setup
Reminder that SEO is not a set it and forget it business operation. Update it periodically, monthly as the very least.
India’s Foreign Policy: Hedge, De‑risk, Diversify for Long‑term Stability
S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs on the importance of hedging: “Hedge, de-risk, diversify is how India navigates a fractured world.” STRATEGY OVER NOISE. INDIA PLAYS THE LONG GAME. https://t.co/Y303y6Dl2Q
Freelance Computer Workers Surge Sharply in 2025
Interesting: freelance (self-employed) computer workers have accelerated sharply in 2025. Note this is an index with a 2019 base--self-employed workers are a small fraction of computer occupations. But I wouldn't have necessarily expected this behavior. https://t.co/g6qedjNvb2
CPI to Gauge Oil Shock; Fed Minutes Hint Iran Stance
March CPI on Friday will show how the oil spike hit consumer prices. Meanwhile, Fed Minutes offer a window into policymakers' early thinking on the Iran conflict. 🟢 Open https://t.co/51FrxswWr9
Weak Yen, AI Capex Drive Japan Stock Upside
Macro: governance reform, weak yen, AI-capex support Japan equities. Key: buybacks, rising margins, supply-chain leverage. Risks: demand weakness, policy shifts. Trade: buy exporters on dips. —Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Trump's $1.5 T Defense Request Dwarfs Multiple National Economies
Trump's $1.5T military budget request is MASSIVE. $1.5T is larger than the entire economies of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, & Türkiye. It’s almost the entire size of Indonesia’s economy & roughly HALF the size of France's entire economy. TRUMP = PLOWSHARES INTO SWORDS....
Link All Three Statements to Avoid Cash Crises
Every small business should have a 3 statement model. Most don't. Here's why that's a problem. I see this all the time. Business owner pulls up QuickBooks. Looks at the P&L. "Revenue's up. Expenses look fine. We're good." Two weeks later they're scrambling...
From Struggling Buyout to Global Fund Builder
My conversation with @PRamanathan on how he helped lead a management buyout of a struggling cathodic protection business in 2003 and turned it into Corrosion Technology Services. Himself local to Dubai, Ram's company, CTS, includes 10 companies operating across 8 countries...
Kindness in Crisis Reveals True Leadership
“If a leader stays kind, when things get really hard, you’ve found the right leader.”
People Analytics Should Power AI in HR
#AI in HR is (should be) driven by people analytics https://t.co/2Sv6PSV0Gr #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Geopolitical Realignments Signal Looming 2026 Bear Market
A Faustian Bargain, the Battle of the Bulge and Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact - President Trump's conversion to crypto zealot helped get him elected and pumped prices to nosebleed levels. That Faustian-like bargain is unraveling. Stocks may be next. - The "unlimited friendship" between...
AI Unicorns Poised for $2 Trillion Valuations
What are my current valuation predictions for OpenAI and Anthropic? OpenAI was valued at $28B in April 2023. Its latest funding round puts it at $852B. Anthropic was valued at $4B in early 2023. Today, it’s worth $380B. In my...
Energy Shortage Drives Job Loss, Dollar Collapse, Pax End
92,000 jobs lost. Unemployment rising. The dollar cracking at its foundation. Mainstream economists are calling this a surprise. I have been warning about this for years because unlike conventional theory, my models actually include money and energy. Labor without energy is a corpse....
Skeptical Mother‑in‑law Turns
When I first started Extra Points, my mother in law asked “why would anybody pay to read what you have to say?”, leading to my wife and other family members constantly trying to tell her that actually, “Matt is a...
Asia Faces Fuel Squeeze as Reserves Dip to 30 Days
Asian countries (excluding China) only hold 30 days of fuel in reserve. If that isn't bad enough, they rely heavily on oil shipments from the Persian Gulf. IN THE COMING DAYS, IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WILL BE A SQUEEZE AND HIGHER PRICES...
US Inaction Will Trigger Oil Shock in Two Weeks
Listen to the question carefully then listen to the answer. Those waiting for US Leadership in solving the Strait of Hormuz issue, you are gonna be disappointed. They have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA how to solve the issue. In less than 2 weeks, global...
Layoffs Stem From Post‑COVID Over‑Hiring, Not AI
The slow job market and headline layoffs are the result of firms over hiring and hoarding of talent in the post-Covid era. CEOs are using AI as an excuse instead of admitting they hired too many people. But this guy has...
Your Team Is Your Most Critical Founder Decision
As a founder, your biggest bets are the people you surround yourself with. Here’s why it matters more than any decision you’ll ever make 👇
Hire Missionaries, Not Mercenaries, for Genuine Discovery
At Gong we had a saying: "Hire missionaries. Not mercenaries." Mercenaries sell for the paycheck. Missionaries sell because they believe. The difference shows up in discovery. Missionaries ask better questions because they genuinely care about solving problems. Mercenaries pitch features because they just want to close. Hire...
Define Discount Authority Levels to Keep Pricing Strategic
Founders: Have a clear escalation path for deals: - Rep level: Up to 10% discount - Manager: Up to 20% - VP Sales: Up to 30% - CEO: Beyond that Makes discounting a tool, not a crutch.
Most Jobs Too Complex to Automate, Economist Says
The biggest misconception about AI and jobs may be how much will actually be automated. A Yale economist argues that many tasks are simply not worth automating, even with very advanced AI, because the cost, complexity or context outweigh the benefits....
Stop Repeating Tasks: Let AI Spot Automation Opportunities
i taught claude to watch how i work every week and tell me what to automate here's the idea: you probably open ai, do a task, close it. then next week you do the same task again. and again. and again you never...
Anthropic's AI‑Driven Growth Hits $19B ARR in One Year
Anthropic is on an unprecedented growth run. Just in the past year they grew from $1B to $19B ARR. They added $6B in ARR just in *February*. Companies like Palantir and Atlassian took 15-20 years to reach ~$5B ARR. Anthropic is...
Stop Microshifting—Focus on Delivering Your Commitments
Microshifting, coffee badging, quiet quitting. New names for getting paid while avoiding your job. Drive to the office, swipe in, grab coffee, go home. Line up new roles on company time, take days off without asking, sit in meetings and produce nothing. What if...
Euro‑industrial Reports May Be Outdated Post‑Middle East Conflict
Multiple euro-region industrial reports will draw attention this week, although their focus on February — before war began in the Middle East — may limit their utility for investors https://t.co/CfoQtcZf4b via @CraigStirling https://t.co/tAswRZZD3n
Use AI to Turn Procrastination Into Actionable Steps
If you've got tasks sitting on your list for days or weeks, try this prompt with AI: ↓ "I keep putting off [task]. Help me build a repeatable workflow for it. Break it into three parts: what information do I need...
Market Sentiment Swings Wildly; Consensus Overreacts Each Side
My homework this weekend - went from max optimism in Jan: tax refunds, tariff repeal, easy Lliberation Day comps & resilient consumer. To extreme pessimism in April: higher gas prices, war, global growth slowdown and higher inflation....
Mortgage Spreads High; 8% Rates Demand Booming Economy
With where mortgage spreads are at with the Fed Funds Rate, 8% rates would need a booming economy with job and wage growth picking up again Spreads got as high as 3.11% in 2023, currently at 2.11% https://t.co/25afwLqFtN
Outsourcing and “Tech Debt” Erode Competitive Edge
Companies risk losing control by relying on external operations. Moreover, the software industry labels unique customization as 'technical debt,' eliminating competitive advantages. #BusinessStrategy #TechDebt https://t.co/7eAuLnm2FZ
Oil Reserves Aren't Instantly Deployable Due to Logistical Limits
•“Reserves” ≠ instantly usable supply These barrels are spread across countries and fields, and many aren’t quickly accessible. •Logistics constraints Transport, refining, and geopolitics limit how fast oil can be deployed.
Bridging the Management Empathy Gap: HR Essentials
The empathy gap in management: What HR needs to know @HRZone https://t.co/VYaO0bCMSX #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
US Crude Production Hits Record, Global Impacts Loom
US crude oil production breaks new records. What does this mean for other countries? For the American public? More charts and graphs featured on today's Chartbook Top Links in the comment below. https://t.co/WAXH5XLi1r
HPE’s Hesitation Turns Innovator Into Cloud Imitator
The High Cost of Hesitation: HPE’s Long Walk to a Crowded Cloud ..how did a once innovator become an immitator? https://t.co/lRZSHr39wC
Original, Expert, Human‑first Content Beats Mass Production
Sad for the businesses that don’t know better and fall for this. Modern search engines like Google value originality, experience, and expertise in content that is human first. That’s how they ensure the best user experience. Generating content at scale without...
Snapchat's AI Clips Turn Photos Into Paid Video Content
Snapchat launched AI Clips in Lens Studio for Lens+ subscribers, turning single photos into five-second videos, with eligible creators able to earn through Lens+ Payouts. 🤖 It gives creators a faster path to video content while building an incentive structure around...
Support Equal Tax Rates, Reject $100K Filing Threshold
I agree with @vkhosla on the need to restructure the tax system including taxing capital gains at the same rate as income. But increasing the filing threshold to $100K is a terrible idea. When people don't pay taxes they have...