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Week of May 8, 2023

Weirdo's Weekly Update — 8 May, 2023

The team is preparing to launch courses and a membership area with pre-launch pricing for subscribers. The update covers the PEPE meme coin surge, the Solana Saga phone launch, attending the WingsForLife run in Pattaya, and time-boxing as a productivity technique.

What are we working on?

The team is refining courses and a membership area ahead of a launch. They're offering exclusive pre-launch pricing for newsletter subscribers who reply to request details about the special discount.

Crypto Update

The PEPE token on Ethereum approached a $1 billion market cap with a 4,000% return in 17 days, driving meme coin trading activity on decentralized exchanges. The Solana Saga mobile phone launched with features including 512GB storage, dual rear cameras, a 6.67-inch OLED display, fingerprint scanner, and Android 13, designed to facilitate crypto and Web3 activities. A Twitter thread by NDIDI_GRAM discusses positioning strategies for both Starknet and Argent X token drops.

Travel Update

Thailand held elections with weekend alcohol sales bans implemented. The authors attended a local football match and participated in the WingsForLife run in Pattaya despite challenging heat and terrain conditions, planning to form a team for next year's event.

I Am Currently Listening

  • Lex Friedman Podcast Episode #281 featuring Grimes
  • A motivational speech before a Cup Final match

I Am Currently Watching

Severance — A series starring Adam Scott about an employee questioning his company's true purpose, blending drama, science fiction, and horror elements.

Tool of the Week

Curve — A debit card linking to other cards, enabling multi-currency spending without fees, ideal for digital nomads.

Something to Think About

Two philosophical quotes about water's persistence and learning through being wrong.

Productivity Tips and Tricks

Time-boxing — Breaking workdays into fixed time blocks to enhance focus, prioritization, and prevent procrastination while encouraging regular breaks.

New Content of the Week

  • "How to Start Learning About Cryptocurrency?"
  • "The Best Way to Store Crypto Long-Term: Why Hardware (Cold) Wallets are the Ultimate Solution"

Published: May 8, 2023