Got an email in my inbox today from Google, saying they were hiring. I haven't see an email like this since 2021. Maybe they are starting to realize AI can't replace as much as they thought -

Hi Charles Chow! I just explored HyperFocused, love what you’re building. I help community owners launch High-Engagement Skool communities, and I’ve got a 100% FREE full community setup no-strings attached just for you (normally $40). 👉 See the 2‑min rundown & book a slot: Community Launch You’ll get: polished and structured, AI‑designed graphics, and a launch‑ready community in just 30 min. No pressure—just a smoother launch and tidy backend. (Heads‑up: this post auto‑deletes in 4 days, and I’ll quietly exit if you’re busy (I don't wanna spam or disturb your community, I respect the vibe 🙏). Want to chat later? Just reply “Let’s schedule” and I will stay here to help later.) Looking forward to helping HyperFocused shine!⭐

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-kwlsEJAiY Watched this video on the flight back from Europe last month, I was playing WoW for like 5-10 hours a week in the summer, and I've had phases of 3-4 months binge-playing games (civ 5, chess - top 2% on chess.com, LoL - iron to plat in 2.5 months), and I was planning on still playing when I got back. But this completely changed my mind. Becker uses this phrase as clickbait, sort of, but I see his point. If you have a physical job, I think video games could be fine. But if you work from your desk, I'd stay away from them. In both cases you're just moving pixels on your screen, but the video game hacks your reward system in ways your work can't. Among other things I've done, this has been a game-changer. If you want a break from work, get out of the house (or at least away from your desk).

If you got the nuts, post last weeks activity screen time. Feel free to add your own in the comments

I used to recommend learning how to code via bootcamp, and then passing large tech interviews as the fastest ROI. With the advent of A.I and offshore labor outsourcing, software engineer jobs are quickly disappearing. I now recommend - Getting skilled in a blue collar trade -> saving money -> buying/starting a specialized business -> scaling and/or selling it to a Private Equity firm