Boomer Rick

“Hugely relevant to today.” Ok, ok Ken, we get it, you hate Trump.

Historical shows usually say more about the time they’re made than the time they’re set in—and this one’s no different.

Flaws aside, I’ve really enjoyed it.

If a young person is willing to work hard and stay focused, the opportunities today are incredible. Chipotle has a clear path to $100K in just a few years for those who put in the effort. The military offers stability, training, and purpose. Airlines are investing heavily in pilot programs because demand is so high. My nephew’s company is developing data centers and can’t find enough skilled workers to fill great-paying roles. I could go on and on.

Yes, there are challenges in certain areas — but much of what people call a “lack of opportunity” really comes down to mindset. The rewards are still there for those willing to put in the time, learn a trade, and make the long-term sacrifices that build real success.

Nobody’s saying layoffs are good — just that the “150k jobs lost” claim was inaccurate. Announced cuts don’t equal a collapse in employment or spending.

Consumer spending and payroll data are still running positive year-over-year: retail sales are up around 2–3%, wages up 4%+, and total payroll employment remains near record highs with unemployment under 4.5%. Job openings still exceed job seekers, and household balance sheets, while softening, haven’t cracked.

Layoffs make headlines, but the broader data still show a cooling economy — not a crashing one.

People keep saying AI is a bubble that’s bound to collapse, while at the same time warning that robots are about to take all our jobs. I don’t see how both can be true. If AI is overhyped and headed for a crash, it can’t also be powerful enough to replace everyone. It feels less like rational analysis and more like people just being negative for its own sake.

Mott and Bow out of Texas. I love their straight fit jeans. Comfy and look great, not cheap.

Vuori great for casual, Ten Thousand great for workouts.

I watched the entire video. Gerstner is a shrewd investor and I’m a big fan of his.

While Altman may be building the next mag 7 company he is difficult to like. I don’t think that response was a red flag, Altman is just a prick.

It seems like the “what does Warren know” tweet has been repeated for many years.

Let’s stop acting like it’s insightful.

I don’t think Buffett is really making many decisions like that now. No proof, just my suspicion.

Snoop is a character now, he plays a part for the corporations that own him.