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Hey ScorpA\rents!
Let’s be honest…between AI headlines, Nvidia earnings drama, and the kids asking what’s for dinner; it’s easy to feel like the world is accelerating without you.
But here’s the truth: AI isn’t replacing you. It’s upgrading you. And while markets may wobble, calm builders quietly win.
That’s exactly why today’s sponsors make so much sense.
If AI is reshaping how we work, Deel is showing how it’s already happening in HR — automating the messy backend so teams can move faster without hiring armies of admin staff.
And if staying calm means staying organized, then Attio is my personal unfair advantage. I use it daily to run my contacts, deals, and conversations — so nothing slips through the cracks while I’m juggling side hustles, family, and investments.
Now let’s dive in because the real edge isn’t fear.
It’s leverage.
🔎 TL;DR
1) STING OF GROW: AI HUSTLES
AI Replaces Tasks, Not You
Smart founders say AI won’t erase human roles — it removes repetitive work and upgrades your leverage.
The edge? Become AI-native, automate the boring parts, and focus on decisions, creativity, and relationships that compound.
2) STING OF WEALTH: INVESTING
Nvidia at the Inflection Point
Down 11% from highs but still a long-term powerhouse, Nvidia’s earnings could trigger a breakout — or short-term volatility.
Guidance matters more than hype. Smart investors prepare, not panic.
3) STING OF SUCCESS: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET
Calm Is a Competitive Advantage
Anxiety is normal — letting it drive your decisions isn’t.
Build financial buffers, clean up your information diet, and control what you can.
In markets, side hustles, and life, clarity compounds faster than fear.
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AI Won’t Replace You — But It Will Redefine You
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The Big Fear: “Is AI Taking My Job?”
Everywhere you look, the headlines scream: AI is replacing humans. But here’s the twist — startup CEOs building these tools aren’t convinced. They’re saying something more interesting: AI replaces tasks, not people.
Humans Stay in the Driver’s Seat
David Shim, CEO of Read AI, compares AI to Google Maps. You follow directions… but you’re still the one driving. AI can suggest, analyze, summarize — but humans decide. The job gets easier. The responsibility stays yours.
Tasks Disappear, Roles Evolve
Lucidya’s founder puts it clearly: “AI replaces tasks, not roles.” Customer support agents don’t vanish. They become supervisors, relationship builders, strategists. When note-taking disappears, thinking improves. Nobody dreams of taking meeting notes. But everyone benefits from having better context.
Productivity Leverage – Small Teams, Bigger Output
Read AI runs customer support for millions of users… with just five people. Why? AI handles context, summaries, and data flow. Result? Humans focus on decisions, not documentation. Sales tools at Read AI have already helped approve $200M in deals. That’s not replacement.
That’s amplification.
Hiring Shift – The Rise of the AI-Native Worker
Companies now want people who can “use” AI well. Not necessarily build it — but command it. The most valuable hires? People who can create agents that multiply their own output. Think about that. Your future job security may depend on how well you collaborate with machines.
Customer Reality – Do People Care It’s AI?
A few years ago, people were nervous about bots in meetings. Now? They just want fast results. Customers don’t ask, “Was this solved by AI?” They ask, “Was it solved quickly and accurately?”
Speed + accuracy = trust.
ScorpA\rents's Quick Strike
Audit your daily tasks — what’s repetitive?
Use AI to remove low-value work.
Focus on decision-making, creativity, and relationships.
Learn to build simple AI workflows or agents.
Become “AI-native” before it becomes mandatory.
AI isn’t the enemy. It’s the assistant.
The real question is:
Will you be the driver — or just watch the map?
💡 Why This Matters for You 💡
If you’re juggling work, kids, and digital assets, this is good news.
AI can remove the boring, repetitive parts.
You keep the creative, strategic, human edge.
This is leverage.
Instead of fearing automation, you can deploy it.
Instead of being replaced, you can be multiplied.
Nvidia Earnings Showdown — Breakout or Breakdown?
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The Stock That Moves the Market
Nvidia reports earnings next week. And let’s be honest — when Nvidia moves, the whole market feels it.
Shares are down 11% from October highs.
But zoom out? Still up 34% over a year and 1,150% in five years.
That’s not weakness. That’s digestion after a monster run.
What Wall Street Expects
Analysts expect $1.53 EPS on $65.7B revenue. That’s roughly 72% earnings growth and 67% revenue growth year-over-year.
Pause there. Most companies would celebrate 10% growth.
Also interesting? 36 out of 43 analysts raised estimates this quarter.
That’s quiet confidence.
The Chart Is Coiling
Over the last few months, NVDA has formed a triangle (or pennant) pattern.
Translation? The stock is compressing energy.
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Breakouts often follow compression. But direction depends on earnings.
Then there’s a triple bottom forming. Pivot area sits around $194.
Triple bottoms are bullish reversal signals. Rare, but powerful when confirmed.
Momentum Signals – Technicals Turning Positive
Nvidia has reclaimed its 50-day moving average.
That often brings institutions back in.
The RSI has flipped back into positive territory.
The MACD just crossed bullish.
All three MACD components moved above zero.
Technically? That’s constructive.
Options Angle – Controlled Risk, Defined Reward
Some traders are looking at a bull call spread.
Example: Buy $195 call, sell $205 call, net cost about $2.
Max risk? $2.
Max reward? $8 if NVDA closes above $205.
That’s defined risk going into a binary event.
But remember — earnings are unpredictable.
Position sizing matters more than prediction.
ScorpA\rents’s Bite of Wealth
Know your thesis — are you trading or investing?
Avoid oversized bets before earnings.
Watch guidance more than headline EPS.
Focus on data center revenue trends.
Don’t confuse a pullback with a broken story.
AI isn’t a one-quarter theme. It’s a multi-year infrastructure buildout.
The real question is:
Are you positioned for volatility — or reacting to it?
💡 Why This Matters for You 💡
If you’re building AI side hustles and investing long term, this isn’t about one quarter.
It’s about whether AI infrastructure demand is still compounding.
Short-term volatility is noise. Long-term compute demand is the signal.
If Nvidia confirms strong guidance, sentiment could flip fast.
If it disappoints, weak hands shake out.
Both scenarios create opportunity — for disciplined investors.
Calm The F*ck Down — A Survival Guide for Overthinking Parents
by Sarah Knight
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Anxiety Is Loud, Life Is Louder
Between markets swinging, AI headlines exploding, and kids asking what’s for dinner… it’s easy to spiral.
Ever lie in bed replaying conversations or worrying about “what if”?
Good news: anxiety isn’t a flaw.
It’s a feature — just badly managed.
Anxiety Is Normal (Stop Fighting It)
Sarah Knight makes it clear: anxiety is universal.
You’re not broken.
You’re human.
The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety.
It’s to manage it like a responsible adult — not let it run the show.
Don’t Let Worry Rent Space in Your Head
Worry feels productive. But most of it is just rehearsing disasters that never happen.
Ask yourself: “Is this happening right now?” If not, your brain is freelancing.
Reality Check – Separate Possibility from Probability
Yes, anything can happen. But how likely is it?
Anxiety loves worst-case scenarios.
Reality usually lives in the boring middle.
Check the math before believing the movie in your head.
Let Go – Control What You Can, Release the Rest
You can control your effort. You cannot control the market, the economy, or other people’s moods. Trying to control everything is the fastest path to burnout.
As investors and builders, this is gold.
Control process, not outcomes.
Money Buffer – The “Freakout Fund” Concept
One practical idea? A freakout fund. Emergency savings reduce emotional volatility.
When you have financial runway, anxiety volume drops.
Peace of mind has ROI.
Information Hygiene – Stop Doom-Scrolling
Your brain wasn’t designed for 24/7 alerts. Bad news travels faster than good news.
Curate your inputs like you curate your portfolio. Too much noise creates emotional drawdowns.
Speak It Out – Don’t Internalize Everything
Anxiety grows in silence. Saying it out loud often shrinks it.
“Hey, I’m stressed about this.”
Simple sentence. Huge relief.
Charity Effect – Helping Others Helps You
Spending money on others boosts happiness more than spending on yourself.
Generosity rewires your brain. Ironically, when you give, you feel safer.
ScorpA\rents’s Strike of Success
Build a freakout fund.
Audit your information diet.
Ask: “Is this happening right now?”
Focus on controllable actions.
Speak your worries before they spiral.
Anxiety doesn’t disappear. But discipline makes it quieter.
And sometimes, the smartest move…Is simply to calm down.
💡 Why This Matters for You 💡
If you’re building AI side hustles while managing family and investments, stress is guaranteed. But panic is optional.
Calm thinkers make better decisions.
Calm investors compound better.
The market will swing. Your emotions don’t have to.
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Surfaces insights from calls and conversations across my entire CRM
Update records and create tasks without manual entry
Answers questions about deals, accounts, and customer signals that used to take hours to find
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