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Designer Don

@DesignerDonHQ

Your go-to source for stylish home ideas, clever gadgets, tasty recipes, and more.

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Joined December 2009
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Algorithms don't optimize for truth; they optimize for reaction time. Anger is faster than thought.
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The fix is simple: groundedrealist.com/the-pani…
Panic Industrial Complex: How to Opt-out

Panic Industrial Complex: How to Opt-out

Trust in media has hit a historic low of 28%. We analyze the “Rage Casino” business model and why 39% of people are opting out of the news cycle entirely.

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The "News" used to be a utility. You paid for information. Now, it’s a casino. You pay with cortisol. These days, "rage bait" is structural infrastructure.
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Stop buying liabilities. Start buying assets.
Designer Don (@DesignerDonHQ) profile pictureDesigner Don@DesignerDonHQ25 Dec 2025
Your "luxury" particleboard dresser cost $600. It will be trash in 5 years. For that same $600, you could buy a circular saw, an impact driver, a sander, and a jig that will last 30 years. Here is the math on trading "slop" for assets. 🧵
Your "luxury" particleboard dresser cost $600. It will be trash in 5 years. For that same $600, you could buy a circular saw, an impact driver, a sander, and a jig that will last 30 years. Here is the math on trading "slop" for assets. 🧵

ALT Your "luxury" particleboard dresser cost $600. It will be trash in 5 years. For that same $600, you could buy a circular saw, an impact driver, a sander, and a jig that will last 30 years. Here is the math on trading "slop" for assets. 🧵

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Your "luxury" particleboard dresser cost $600. It will be trash in 5 years. For that same $600, you could buy a circular saw, an impact driver, a sander, and a jig that will last 30 years. Here is the math on trading "slop" for assets. 🧵
Your "luxury" particleboard dresser cost $600. It will be trash in 5 years. For that same $600, you could buy a circular saw, an impact driver, a sander, and a jig that will last 30 years. Here is the math on trading "slop" for assets. 🧵

ALT Your "luxury" particleboard dresser cost $600. It will be trash in 5 years. For that same $600, you could buy a circular saw, an impact driver, a sander, and a jig that will last 30 years. Here is the math on trading "slop" for assets. 🧵

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The barrier isn't money. It's the refusal to sweat. We listed the 5 tools you actually need (no gadgets). Read the full breakdown. #DIY #Inflation #BuyItForLife
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Learn more about the problem and see the suggested solution when you tap the link card below: designerdon.com/enhance-your…
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AIO Spark@AIOsparkHQ31 Jan 2025
England's Origin: A thousand years of history told from the perspective of ancient Britons. It’s a journey through time like no other. via @youtube youtu.be/EvJYOkM5EZ8
The Origins of England Through Ancient Eyes

The Origins of England Through Ancient Eyes

Imagine witnessing every invasion, every rise and fall of rulers, f...

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AIO Spark@AIOsparkHQ26 Oct 2024
3 Fun Facts You Never Knew About Peanuts, Space and Wombats: youtube.com/shorts/EFku36Zbx…
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AIO Spark@AIOsparkHQ26 Oct 2024
Everyday things aren’t always what they seem… 🌎🍌💡 Bananas are berries? Pink lakes exist? 🤯 Watch our latest #YouTubeShorts to uncover the truth behind common knowledge you never questioned! 👀 youtube.com/shorts/y3ATxcdjl… #CuriosityGap #FunFacts #MindBlown #DidYouKnow
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AIO Spark@AIOsparkHQ27 Oct 2024
Who are the world’s wealthiest nations? 🌍💸 Each has a unique path to the top, from banking to tech dominance. Watch this short breakdown and see if you can guess all five! youtu.be/MXZOlBRuy1o #WealthyNations #GlobalEconomy #EconomicGrowth
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Here's a summary 🤗 Lots more in the full article. See it tomorrow on our profile page: @freshkituk
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Exploring symmetry and architecture in art: three kaleidoscopic images transform everyday objects into intricate patterns, creating a mesmerising visual harmony.
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New Post: Cornwall’s Coastal Marvels: A Tale of Seaside Splendour buff.ly/4184WHe
a cinematic and majestic view of Cornwall's coastline, symbolizing the article's overarching theme of coastal beauty and allure, with a vibrant and dynamic view of the sea, cliffs, and sky.

ALT a cinematic and majestic view of Cornwall's coastline, symbolizing the article's overarching theme of coastal beauty and allure, with a vibrant and dynamic view of the sea, cliffs, and sky.

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Mike Percy@MikePercy1235 Dec 2023
A serene forest scene under the glow of a full moon— a struck tree stands as a natural monument against a hazy twilight after lightning passes. The bare branches of trees around whisper the tale of time.
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New: Claude's Social Media Marketing Guide | 2024 Tap👇 to read aiospark.com/claudes-social-… aiospark.com/claudes-social-…
Claude’s Social Media Marketing Guide | 2024

Claude’s Social Media Marketing Guide | 2024

This guide examines the top platforms to prioritize, how to create an effective social strategy, tips for optimizing content for each platform, social media advertising methods, and the best practi...

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@1DesignerDon Thanks for reading! Follow @aiosparkhq for more hype-free coverage of web design, SEO and content marketing from veteran creative professionals.
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Gramstars@Gramstars19 Nov 2023
OK so it's been a while since I posted. What's 7 years between friends? Back at it now, so stay tuned for my curated posts and threads on X. 🤗
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