Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 16/12/20241/9/ How I Level Up Every Year Every December, I take a step back and dedicate time to learning and growing. For me, this has become a tradition. It’s the perfect time to reflect, pick something I want to get better at, and dive deep. Whether it’s technology, business, self-help, or even 170
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 11/12/20241/16/ The Art of Intervention Knowing when to intervene is one of life’s toughest lessons. The older I get, the more I see situations where I know exactly what’s going to happen before it unfolds. It might be something small, like a kid trying something you know is a bad idea (like sticking 131
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 10/12/20241/13/ Technology Isn’t the Enemy AI. Cryptocurrency. Big Tech. Depending on who you talk to, these things are either the tools of a brighter future or signs of an impending disaster. But here’s the truth: technology isn’t the enemy. It’s a dual-edged sword. What matters is how we choose to 150
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 06/12/20241/13/ Luck vs. Being Lucky I’ve been thinking a lot about luck lately. Whether we like it or not, luck plays a big role in all our lives. It’s everywhere—sometimes it’s obvious, like hitting the lottery or landing a dream job out of nowhere. Other times, it’s hidden, like being born in the 130
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 03/12/20241/11/ Life’s Like Pool, Not Checkers People love to say, “Life’s like chess, not checkers.” It’s a way of reminding us that life requires strategy and long-term thinking, not just quick moves. But here’s the thing—I didn’t grow up playing chess. The game that taught me about life was pool. I 130
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 02/12/20241/10/ Knowledge Without Wisdom Is Dead Growing up, my mom used to tell me, “Marcus, you got all those brains and no common sense.” And man, was she right. I was that kid who loved to read, devoured encyclopedias, and could crush it watching Jeopardy. I wanted to know everything about 152
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 01/12/2024This book inspired me to write children books about technology. When you do good work it inspires others. Keep doing good work family because someone is watching. You could be the spark for a ton of people out here. 0152
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 30/11/2024I did this acrylic painting a while ago. I love creating my own art and enjoy buying art from other people. I also appreciate some of the AI art I see. I understand the ethical concerns about these models being trained on others’ work, but isn’t all art inspired by what came before? 191
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 28/11/20241/15/ The Art of Being Thankful If you’re reading this, you’re blessed in more ways than you might realize. You have a device in your hand or in front of you. You’ve got access to electricity to charge it or keep it plugged in. You’re probably sitting in a safe place, taking a moment to 130
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 27/11/20241/13/ "Put me anywhere on God’s green earth, I’ll triple my worth" ~ Jay-Z That lyric from Jay-Z has been my mantra ever since I first heard it. It’s more than just a clever line—it’s a philosophy. To me, it’s about owning your worth, no matter the circumstances. It’s saying: put me anywhere, 111
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 25/11/20241/12/ You’re the Real MVP: Stop Gatekeeping Yourself Next year, I’ll be fifty. Over the decades, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of people one-on-one and probably thousands more through my books, videos, and social media. And no matter how many people I talk to, the same questions 131
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 24/11/20241/26/ How to Crush Any Technical Interview: Focus on Teamwork, Outcomes, and the Right Preparation Every interview comes down to one thing: convincing them that you’re the person who can deliver the best outcomes for their business. That’s the real test—not just your technical skills, but 130
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 24/11/20241/13/ Diversity: It’s In You, Not On You There’s a saying in my community that goes, “It’s in me, not on me.” It’s all about authenticity—what’s real, what’s rooted deep within you, not just what you’re wearing or projecting on the surface. And lately, I’ve been thinking about how this applies 143
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 23/11/2024@evilmopacatx.bsky.social spotted on 183. Bold strategy. 0122
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 21/11/20241/15/ Of Course Cybercriminals Are Using AI- Now What? For the past two years, I’ve been building security tools powered by large language models (LLMs), and I’ve seen firsthand what they can do. What’s wild to me is how much noise there is out there—so many vendors making bold claims about 131
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 20/11/20241/13/ Think Like a Free Agent: What Professional Sports Teach Us About Work I was watching a sports show recently, and Chad Johnson—also known as Ochocinco—dropped a gem that really stuck with me. He was talking about a player who signed a big deal but wasn’t delivering on the field. 451
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 19/11/20241/20/ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Doesn’t Care About Black People For the last couple of years, I’ve been deep in the world of AI—building systems, experimenting with tools, and mentoring people who want to break into tech. Along the way, I’ve noticed a pattern that I can’t ignore. When it 1177
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 18/11/20241/12/ Why I Don’t Code Switch I don’t code switch because I believe in bringing my whole self into every room I walk into. I’m not going to change the way I speak or hide who I am just to make others comfortable. Authenticity matters, and when I show up as myself, I’m setting an example for 231
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 18/11/20241/22/ The State of AI Security: Cutting Through the Noise This is my opinion on AI and LLM security. There are many opinions out there, but this one is mine. I’ve been working on data protection for over thirty years. I spent eight and a half years in the Navy, where I focused on cryptography 110
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 18/11/2024Looks like this is Big Meech of BMF at McDonald's All American game where LeBron James is playing back in 2003. What do ya'll think? #blacksky youtu.be/ssSZgqN2_OM?... 000
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 17/11/20241/6/ Coding is a Superpower When I left X (formerly Twitter) and moved to BlueSky, I noticed some features I really liked were missing—like advanced image generation and better support for threading or longer posts. I'm not complaining and I love what Bluesky offers as a community and a 180
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 17/11/20241/12/ Yesterday's Price is Not Today’s Price The first time I heard the phrase “yesterday’s price is not today’s price,” it stuck with me. I don’t know who said it first, but I first heard it from Fat Joe, and it’s one of those truths that hits you hard. It’s a reminder that your value isn’t 132
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 17/11/2024My profile at the old place. Pretty much done cleaning up. 3260
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 17/11/2024I'm going to the old place and deleting DMs. This is one of my last exchanges with Aloria. Choked me up a little bit. 120
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 16/11/20241/13/ The Art of Forgiveness Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to do, but it’s also one of the most freeing. I’ve learned through my own experiences that holding on to anger or resentment only hurts you in the long run. You might feel like you’re punishing the other person by staying 131
Marcus J. Carey 🏴☠️ @marcusjcarey.com · 11/11/2024I’m a firm believer you can get inspiration in the most unexpected places. Here’s what I just saw in the Lowe’s urinal stall. 010