Tariffs of up to 245 % on some Chinese imports, Beijing’s 125 % counter‑tariffs, rare‑earth choke‑points, and an AI arms‑race have converged into the most abrupt economic realignment in a generation. Supply chains are fraying, hospital drug cupboards run thin on China‑made antibiotics, and AI layoffs are already moving from rumor to reality. Yet inside that chaos sits the same lifeboat that threatens to drown us: Artificial Intelligence.
Where Startups Go to Die: Ever launched a new idea only to watch it crumble faster than a cheap IKEA shelf? I’m a middle-aged tinkerer who spends weekends wrestling half-finished prototypes on Replit , Lovable, Windsurf or the latest and greatest IDEs (Integrated development environments, and let’s just say I’ve stepped on enough startup landmines to share some cautionary tales.
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Feeling trapped in your 9-to-5? You’re not alone. When a friend doubted his leap into entrepreneurship, I realized something: Doubt is the enemy. If we let it linger, it cages us. But here’s the truth—you don’t need perfect tools or endless expertise to chase your dreams. You just need fire, focus, and a refusal to give up. This weekend, I’m going all in—five apps, five devices, one mission: to break free and live life on my terms. If you’re ready to roar louder than your fears, it’s time to unleash the caged lion within and activate your beast mode. Because freedom isn’t given—it’s earned. Let’s get to it.
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