What are we working on?
The team launched Weirdo.rocks Academy on Friday, describing it as "the culmination of countless hours of dedication and hard work." To celebrate, they offered three discount codes valid through May 29th with 100 codes available for each course:
- weirdo-friend-20-crypto
- weirdo-friend-20-okr
- weirdo-friend-20-nomad
Crypto News
The update marked Bitcoin Pizza Day, commemorating the 2010 transaction where Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoins—valued at $41 then, worth approximately $270 million in 2023. They promoted their "Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for Absolute Beginners" course as an entry point for interested learners.
AI News
The section highlighted a conversation between Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO) and Tobias Lütke (Shopify founder), moderated by Elevate. Key discussion points included:
- Platform growth compared to "catching lightning in a bottle"
- AI as a tool rather than a sentient entity
- Potential for AI to accelerate scientific advancement
- Helion's work to reduce energy costs dramatically
Travel Update
After eight months across Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Borneo, Brunei, Taiwan, Philippines, Bali), the team adopted a monthly rotation strategy. They scheduled flights on Saturdays to allow weekend adjustment before resuming work Monday. They praised local hospitality and noted that "a positive attitude and genuine respect for culture go a long way."
Currently Listening
The Authority Hackers Podcast - Episode #310: "8 Things we Learned Collecting 241,294 Emails"
Quote to Reflect On
"People don't need enormous cars; they need admiration and respect" — Donella Meadows, highlighting how material consumption often masks deeper psychological needs.
Self-Reflection Question
"Am I treating myself with the same kindness and understanding that I extend to others?"
Productivity Tip
The One-Minute Rule: Complete any task requiring one minute or less immediately to prevent procrastination accumulation and maintain momentum.