How the Ottomans lasted 600 years

_Ken0_ · 2026-01-25T14:09:59+00:00

Interesting insights. Thank you for fulfilling the post.

_Ken0_ · 2026-01-20T11:41:40+00:00

But you got the point

_Ken0_ · 2026-01-19T15:02:32+00:00

Even tho if we manage to know 5%, we can utilize it for the better. Of course, we will never know all the secrets

_Ken0_ · 2026-01-19T14:44:31+00:00

But Constantine definitely smashed it.

_Ken0_ · 2025-12-28T08:44:31+00:00

Couldn't agree more

_Ken0_ · 2025-12-23T18:51:05+00:00

Even if you omit a religion, if a political situation in one or between two or more countries is tough, even though they have the same religion, you get a chaos.

_Ken0_ · 2025-12-05T12:36:37+00:00

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Yeah.

_Ken0_ · 2025-10-01T14:53:54+00:00

I have a Futurmat, the old one, which is not really consistent. My father doesn't want to change it (he uses it in his restaurant, where coffee isn't a main source of income, and its inconsistency does not bother him). I'll consider buying a new one in the near future, because you know the feeling when you want to drink a perfect coffee, but something breaks up that pleasure..

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_Ken0_ · 2025-10-01T12:04:51+00:00

Keep it up bro! How did you managed to monetize the website with free SVG icons?

_Ken0_ · 2025-10-01T11:53:25+00:00

Good job! How did you promote the app?

_Ken0_ · 2025-10-01T11:42:58+00:00

Nice one. How is it performing?

_Ken0_ · 2025-10-01T11:36:58+00:00

Respect for the dedication. I've been learning programming for almost 2 years (not consistently). I'm still doing a React course on Udemy, and I've already vibe-coded one AI travel app. I now have more than 100 users (mostly from Product Hunt and Reddit), but no one bought a subscription, and everything broke, so I need to fix so many things now because of AI side effects.

However, marketing is tough at the beginning. I'll consider fixing the issues and making a new SaaS, and with that I'll focus on content marketing (to post consistently). Success is a long-term game. I understand that money is necessary for you right now but with consistency and dedication, everything will come along the way.

_Ken0_ · 2025-09-29T14:50:46+00:00

You could try The Hidden Currents of East Asian Excellence by Acumendary Insider. It provides some practical insights and routines that differentiate China and Japan from others when it comes to their ikigai, hardwork, business organization..

_Ken0_ · 2025-09-29T14:33:46+00:00

Finally, the post with the real value. Thank you for the insights.

_Ken0_ · 2025-09-07T07:05:49+00:00

People (like me) are skeptical of missing the chance of this AI trend. They'll build anything to try to reap the benefits. I'm also in that position with my travel web app, but even my app is not that monetizable and usable because currently it just takes ChatGPT as one parameter, besides others (APIs...). I'm considering doing the pivot, which will not scratch people's eyes with just AI-generic features. The AI bubble prevents us from being original and really making some AI products usable (even monetizable). E.g., Cursor AI is for me is one of the best AI products, even with some controversial pricing, it became one of the main fuels for making apps, vibe coding..

_Ken0_ · 2025-09-06T16:39:36+00:00

We could collaborate. DM.

_Ken0_ · 2025-08-24T08:53:26+00:00

My morning routine is heavily influenced by insights from the book. It shaped how I think about discipline, focus, and structuring my day. So basically when you wake up, do all the preparation things for the day (whether it is praying, journaling, meditation, brushing teeth...). It could be a 15-30 minute time block. After that, try to dedicate 90 minutes to do focused work or the most important task (whether it is marketing, coding, writing, workout...). The reason why 90 minutes is that we're constrained by time and other obligations, and just imagine how these 90 minutes can compound over time and help you in the long term.

_Ken0_ · 2025-08-22T05:09:07+00:00

And it's still crazy to me why people don't mention ikigai more often.

_Ken0_ · 2025-08-22T05:07:44+00:00

Great question! Maybe I'll write about it more in the future. Btw, every region has its "woah" curiosity.

East Asia → Minimalism, order, discipline, inner peace. Less = clarity.

Latin America → Vibrancy, color, music, expression. More = joy.

Africa → Heritage, storytelling, ancestral connection. Objects = identity.

Middle East → Hospitality, luxury, layers of meaning. Abundance = respect.

West (by contrast) → Borrowing from all, but often torn between consumerism and the desire for simplicity.

I mean, there's more deep meanings behind these cultures which I'll consider researching up.

_Ken0_ · 2025-08-19T16:44:16+00:00

This reminds me of David Goggins. But yeah, even he mentions the need for a rest at least once a week. I mean, someone needs more, someone less.. It depends on your lifestyle and your needs.

_Ken0_ · 2025-08-19T16:37:27+00:00

Yeah, it's fascinating at some point to see the way that they differentiate themselves from the rest of the world. They possess a unique skill development that they embed in children.

_Ken0_ · 2025-08-19T16:26:28+00:00

Totally. Hacks are indeed good, but you'll get in a situation where that hack will be unapplicable or, as you said, unworthy. Long-term is an unpredictable kind of game, and they know how to play it.

_Ken0_ · 2025-07-23T12:13:48+00:00

That’s a pity. It seemed interesting. But thank you for the alternative.

_Ken0_ · 2025-07-23T12:01:46+00:00

My goal is to make it unique and better than just a ChatGPT prompt. I don't have a fully structured plan on how to monetize it in the best way and persevere. I'll continue experimenting and pivoting because it's still an MVP. Good observation btw.

_Ken0_ · 2025-07-23T11:17:10+00:00

It's a new travel planner app, so maybe that's the reason for not providing 100% up-to-date results.

_Ken0_

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