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> thus drawing more eyeballs to his $400 "I will teach you how to be a successful entrepreneur" course on X (because of course he has one). Just a voice in sup

by tailspin2019 3y ago

> thus drawing more eyeballs to his $400 "I will teach you how to be a successful entrepreneur" course on X (because of course he has one). Just a voice in support of Daniel here as this is a bit of a mischaracterisation. He’s a really nice, gentle guy, who runs a small online community called Small Bets which I would characterise as the opposite of a “I will teach you to be rich” course. (I’m a satisfied paid member). I don’t have an opinion on his tweet but both he and MKBHD are equally entitled to share their (strong) opinions on things.

ffsm8 3y ago
Yeah, that really puts him in a much better light. Totally. For real. Btw, kinda on-topic: did you notice this discussion yesterday? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40051597 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40051597
- dinvlad 3y ago
  Nothing to do with this, quite the opposite.
  - ffsm8 3y ago
    Right, a person running a group called "small bets" has no relation to people getting simps to gamble their money away. I'm sure you're right, you are not a simp after all! Btw, ever heard of the duck test? > If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.
- dinvlad 3y ago
  > Right, a person running a group called "small bets" has no relation to people getting simps to gamble their money away. I don't see a button to reply to your comment below, but I'd suggest going to smallbets.com to actually see what this is all about, instead of random guesses about gambling. Also, calling someone a "simp" is a sign of immaturity, just so you know.
dinvlad 3y ago
Likewise, here. He's one of the most genuine and authentic folks out there, and the community is simply awesome. It's not a "get rich quick" scheme by any stretch of imagination, because they teach how to grow your wealth slowly over time, in opposition to those who prefer to invest in uncertain stocks or go to a VC-backed startup.
- fnordpiglet 3y ago
  Seems like Daniel’s making the HN rounds these days. I’ve known him for a long time before he started working for himself. He’s a kind man that enjoys mentoring people and has insightful if almost intentionally contrarian views. However in my experience he’s more often right than wrong and when he’s right it’s often by observing some more simple truth than convention wisdom dictates. I’ve no relationship to his current work with his side projects and community but he’s absolutely no grifter.

ffsm8 3y ago

Yeah, that really puts him in a much better light. Totally. For real. Btw, kinda on-topic: did you notice this discussion yesterday? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40051597 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40051597

dinvlad 3y ago
Nothing to do with this, quite the opposite.
- ffsm8 3y ago
  Right, a person running a group called "small bets" has no relation to people getting simps to gamble their money away. I'm sure you're right, you are not a simp after all! Btw, ever heard of the duck test? > If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.
dinvlad 3y ago
> Right, a person running a group called "small bets" has no relation to people getting simps to gamble their money away. I don't see a button to reply to your comment below, but I'd suggest going to smallbets.com to actually see what this is all about, instead of random guesses about gambling. Also, calling someone a "simp" is a sign of immaturity, just so you know.

dinvlad 3y ago

Likewise, here. He's one of the most genuine and authentic folks out there, and the community is simply awesome. It's not a "get rich quick" scheme by any stretch of imagination, because they teach how to grow your wealth slowly over time, in opposition to those who prefer to invest in uncertain stocks or go to a VC-backed startup.

fnordpiglet 3y ago
Seems like Daniel’s making the HN rounds these days. I’ve known him for a long time before he started working for himself. He’s a kind man that enjoys mentoring people and has insightful if almost intentionally contrarian views. However in my experience he’s more often right than wrong and when he’s right it’s often by observing some more simple truth than convention wisdom dictates. I’ve no relationship to his current work with his side projects and community but he’s absolutely no grifter.