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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 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.

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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.

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.

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

Nothing to do with this, quite the opposite.

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.

> 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.

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