The world’s first trillionaire is probably sitting in their pajamas right now, scrolling TikTok.

Mark Cuban recently dropped this bomb on the High Performance podcast: artificial intelligence isn’t just transformative — it could create the world’s first trillionaire. And that person? Cuban thinks it could be “just one dude in a basement” with the vision to harness AI in a completely new way.

Plot twist: That basement dweller might be you.

The Basement Billionaire Theory

We’re still in AI’s awkward teenage phase. Remember when your uncle insisted the internet was “just a fad”? Or when people thought smartphones were over-priced toys for tech nerds? We’re there again — right now — with AI.

Cuban calls this AI’s “preseason” — that magical window before everyone realizes how essential something will become. The difference? This time, you don’t need venture capital or a Stanford degree to play. You just need to start.

Why Everyone’s Getting This Wrong

Walk into any corporate office and watch someone struggle with ChatGPT for five minutes. They’ll type “write me something good” and then complain AI “doesn’t understand what I need.”

The real opportunity isn’t in the AI itself — it’s in the gap between what AI can do and what people think it can do.

The Uncomfortable Truth About Innovation

Most breakthrough innovations don’t come from who you’d expect:

• Airbnb: Two guys who couldn’t afford rent
• Instagram: A failed location app that pivoted to photo filters
• WhatsApp: Rejected by Facebook before selling for $19B

The biggest wins come from people who noticed what others dismissed — not because they were smarter, but because they were paying attention.

Your AI Advantage Window Is Closing

You’re still early. Sure, everyone’s heard of ChatGPT, but very few know how to actually use it.

• Automate entire workflows
• Create content that generates passive income
• Solve industry problems nobody sees
• Build tools for personal frustrations

The Real Secret Weapon

You already know problems billion-dollar companies don’t. You see opportunities tech bros miss. That’s your edge — if you use AI wisely.

What This Actually Means for You

This week: Stop wrestling with tasks AI can handle in seconds

This month: Spot opportunities everywhere

This year: Become the go-to AI savant among your friends

The Choice Is Simple

You can stay behind while others learn — or get ahead today. The barrier to entry has never been lower.

Your Move

Cuban was right: it’s still preseason. But that season eventually ends. Every day you wait, someone else gets in first.

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