Hey ScorpA\rents! 🌟

👋 Ever feel like your to-do list is doing better than your portfolio?

Imagine AI that can think in code, understand images, and work across tools without blinking.

Or a simple trading strategy that actually fits your busy day, not the other way around.

And how about learning to block time that actually reflects what matters to you—not what’s screaming the loudest?

This week’s journey is all about small shifts with big returns. If you’re tired of feeling stuck in reactive mode, I’ve got something better: smarter moves, better habits, and AI that’s finally catching up with your hustle.

🔎 TL;DR

1) STING & GROW: AI HUSTLES🤖

• 🚀 OpenAI Drops o3 + o4-mini
  OpenAI just leveled up again. These new models don’t just chat — they “think with images,” write code in real-time, and even mix tools together like a digital mastermind. If you're building digital assets or automating work, this is your new secret weapon.

2) STING & GROW: INVESTING 📊

• 📈 Bollinger Band Strategy (That Works… Until It Doesn’t)
  Buy when price dips below the lower band, ride the bounce. Easy, right? But don’t skip your stop-loss — if the market keeps falling, this strategy can turn from hero to headache fast.

3) STING OF SUCCESS: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET🧠

• 🧠 Time Ninja Tactics for Busy Brains
  Want to feel productive without burning out? Pick one highlight a day, protect it like your kid’s last cookie, and fight distractions like a boss. Time isn’t the enemy — it’s your ally when you learn to use it on your terms.

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STING & GROW: AI HUSTLES

🚀 Act Fast! OpenAI's o3 & o4-mini Unleashed!
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OpenAI has just unveiled two groundbreaking AI models—o3 and o4-mini—that are set to revolutionize how we approach side hustles, investments, and digital asset creation.

These models are not just smarter; they're more intuitive, efficient, and versatile, making them perfect allies for working parents juggling multiple responsibilities.​

🧠 Meet o3 & o4-mini: Your New AI Sidekicks

OpenAI's o3 is their most advanced reasoning model to date, excelling in coding, math, science, and multimodal tasks.

It's designed to handle complex problem-solving by integrating various tools like web search, Python, image generation, and more.​

On the other hand, o4-mini is a leaner, faster, and more cost-effective model that doesn't compromise on performance.

It's particularly adept at handling tasks requiring quick reasoning and has shown remarkable results in benchmarks like AIME 2025 math.​

🖼️ Thinking with Images: A Visual Leap

Both models introduce the ability to "think with images," allowing them to interpret and manipulate visual data directly within their reasoning processes.

This means they can analyze sketches, diagrams, or any visual input, providing more comprehensive assistance in tasks that involve visual elements.​

🛠️ Codex CLI: Your AI Coding Assistant

Alongside these models, OpenAI has launched Codex CLI, an open-source coding agent that operates directly in your terminal.

It's designed to assist with coding tasks, making it easier for you to build, debug, and understand code—an invaluable tool for anyone looking to develop digital assets or automate aspects of their side hustle.​

💡 Why This Matters for You

As a working parent interested in side hustling, value investment, and cultivating a millionaire mindset, these advancements are more than just technological feats—they're practical tools that can help you:​

• Automate and streamline your side projects.

• Enhance your investment strategies with better data analysis.

• Develop digital assets more efficiently.

• Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.​

Embracing these tools can free up your time, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—whether that's scaling your side hustle, spending quality time with family, or pursuing personal growth.​

STING & GROW: INVESTING

🎯 Bollinger Bands: A Simple Strategy That Can Work (Until It Doesn’t...)
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Ever feel like you're buying a stock just when it decides to drop like your toddler’s Lego on your foot?

Yep, we’ve all been there.

But there's a classic trading tool that might help you spot those "too-low-to-ignore" moments: Bollinger Bands.

Let’s break it down with real examples, a dose of reality, and one key reminder: even the best strategy needs a backup plan.

📉 What Are Bollinger Bands?

Think of them like rubber bands around price movement:

• The middle band is a moving average.

• The upper band = overbought zone (danger zone!).

• The lower band = oversold zone (potential bargain alert!).

When prices dip below that lower band, some traders see it as a sign to buy. It’s like the stock is on sale!

🛒 The Basic Strategy

Here’s the game plan:

1. Wait for the stock to close below the lower band.

2. Buy the next trading day.

3. Watch it (hopefully) bounce back toward the middle band.

Sounds simple, right?

Let’s look at some “worked like a charm” examples...

✅ When It Works Like Magic

📈 Example: Intel (Dec 2023)

• Closed below the lower band on Dec 22.

• Buy signal triggered.

• By Dec 26, it was marching upward like a caffeinated squirrel.

📈 NYSE: June 2006

• Same story. Oversold.

• Bought the next day.

• Climbed happily out of the basement for the rest of the month.

📈 Yahoo (Dec 2006)

• Price dropped, triggered a buy.

• Tested the band again, but didn’t break.

• Then climbed up nicely. High five, Bollinger.

🚨 When It Goes Off the Rails

But sometimes... it keeps falling. And you’re sitting there going, “Bollinger, bro… you good?”

📉 IBM (Feb 2007)

• Closed below the band.

• Bought the next day.

• And then? More selling. Four days straight.

• Finally bounced, but not before bruising your account.

📉 Apple (Dec 2006)

• Broke the band.

• You buy.

• Boom. Drops another 6% in two days. Yikes.

Lesson?

Stocks can “ride the band” down like it’s a slide.

Not fun if you're holding the bag.

🛑 Protect Yourself: Use a Stop-Loss

Even when the strategy is right, the timing can be cruel. So what's the fix?

👉 Use stop-loss orders.
A 5% stop-loss would’ve saved your bacon on the bad trades while letting the good ones ride.

📊 Bottom Line

This Bollinger Band dip-buy strategy?

It’s easy, it often works, and it’s great for spotting oversold panic. But don’t just jump in and hope.

Set your stops. Be ready to exit fast if things keep dropping.

And remember: even good strategies lose sometimes — the goal is to lose small and win big.

🧠 Side Hustle Hack 

This strategy works great when paired with your AI tools.

Have ChatGPT generate a watchlist of stocks near their lower Bollinger Bands each morning.

Set alerts.

Spend 10 mins scanning.

Boom — you're trading smarter while prepping school lunches.

STING & GROW: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET

🧠 Time Ninja Tactics: How to Take Back Your Day Before It Takes You Out
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Ever look at your calendar and wonder, “How did I end up scheduling my whole life around everyone else’s priorities but my own?” Yeah… same.

This one’s for you — the busy parent juggling side hustles, AI experiments, and just trying to sip coffee before it goes cold.

Let’s talk about how to own your time like a boss (without the burnout).

📅 Calendars Are Lying to Us

Everyone looks busy. But being busy isn't the same as being in control. We’re often stuck in reaction mode — emails, meetings, kid chaos — and forget the stuff we actually want to do.

⚙️ Four Steps to Win Your Day

Ready to fight back? Here’s the game plan:

1. Choose your daily highlight.

2. Beat distractions like a ninja.

3. Tune your energy like a Tesla.

4. Reflect and adjust like a strategist.

This isn’t a routine — it’s your personal time rebellion.

🌟 Pick Your Highlight (Seriously, Just One)

What’s the one thing that’ll make you feel like, “Yep, I did something that mattered today”?
It could be finishing that landing page, making a YouTube short, or even reading for 15 mins.
Don’t overthink it — pick it and protect it.

🤹‍♂️ Distractions? Not Today, Chaos Gremlin

Let’s be real — the world wants to steal your focus. Notifications, chores, chatty co-workers (aka your 5-year-old).

Here’s the trick:
📵 Put your phone in another room.
🎧 Use headphones to block the noise.
⏳ Work in short, focused bursts. Your brain will thank you.

⚡ Protect Your Energy Like It's Bitcoin

You can’t work on your dream project if you’re drained by 10 AM.

A few quick wins:

• Hydrate (coffee doesn’t count... okay, maybe just a little ☕️)

• Move your body (even if it’s just dancing in the kitchen)

• Take real breaks (scrolling TikTok doesn’t count — sorry!)

🎯 The Boredom-Creativity Link (Yes, It’s a Thing)

Fun fact: being bored is actually good for your brain.

It creates space for creative thoughts to sneak in.

So next time you’re tempted to fill every spare second with scrolling — don’t. Let your mind wander instead.

💬 Real Talk from the Authors

Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky have coached 100+ teams and worked with companies like Google.

Their secret? Don't just manage time — design it.

Your calendar should reflect your goals, not someone else's to-do list.

Final Thought for the Week:
I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.
- by Mark Twain