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I know a lot about bitcoin and investing and economics, but at one time I knew nothing about any of these things. 20 years ago I knew nothing about investing. 11 years ago I knew nothing about bitcoin. 7 years ago I knew nothing about economics. So what changed? Well I was curious and then I followed that curiosity where it took me. I became obsessed with the things I was obsessed with. Some people look at how expensive a house is and think they’ll never afford one, other people think “I wonder how I can make it cheaper?” And then they learn to build a house. Time is going to pass. Your time is going to pass. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been in bitcoin. That time passed and I know plenty of people who have nothing to show for it. In fact that’s the norm. I’m the exception. You know why? Because they weren’t curious about anything and I am. I care. I care about my life, I want things. I believe if others have it so can I. Somebody out there has the life you want. You can have it too, but you have to give a shit about yourself. You have to talk differently to yourself. You have to focus your energy. You have to break free and very often you will have to go it alone. But the time is going to pass regardless and do you really want to have nothing to show for it? Don’t do it because you need to prove something to other people. Do it because you’re not living up to your potential otherwise. Do you want all of the best things about you to remain hidden and buried and to one day rest alongside you in the graveyard? Or do you want to be who you were meant to be? It’s your call. I made my decision some time ago.

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Absolutely, don’t let being called lucky pass as if it is a thing. Be curious, put in the hours, get better, then keep learning and keep improving (continuous improvement cannot occur without continuous learning Garvon 1993). It’s not easy, it’s not quick, but it will get you somewhere if you keep going. 6 years ago I was restarting investing, with zero knowledge, now I save in a better asset, sounds simple but it took a lot. If the person who calls you lucky says it sounds like hard work, say fuck yeah, faint heart never won fair maiden. Also;
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Jesus agrees with you 😉 “It’s also like a man going off on an extended trip. He called his servants together and delegated responsibilities. To one he gave five thousand dollars, to another two thousand, to a third one thousand, depending on their abilities. Then he left. Right off, the first servant went to work and doubled his master’s investment. The second did the same. But the man with the single thousand dug a hole and carefully buried his master’s money. “After a long absence, the master of those three servants came back and settled up with them. The one given five thousand dollars showed him how he had doubled his investment. His master commended him: ‘Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner.’ “The servant with the two thousand showed how he also had doubled his master’s investment. His master commended him: ‘Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner.’ “The servant given one thousand said, ‘Master, I know you have high standards and hate careless ways, that you demand the best and make no allowances for error. I was afraid I might disappoint you, so I found a good hiding place and secured your money. Here it is, safe and sound down to the last cent.’ “The master was furious. ‘That’s a terrible way to live! It’s criminal to live cautiously like that! If you knew I was after the best, why did you do less than the least? The least you could have done would have been to invest the sum with the bankers, where at least I would have gotten a little interest. “‘Take the thousand and give it to the one who risked the most. And get rid of this “play-it-safe” who won’t go out on a limb. Throw him out into utter darkness.’
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Went carnivore in April. Lost 4+ pant sizes and feel better than ever. I now keep bones in my freezer to make bone broths and only get local eggs and meat. Never would have gotten here without Bitcoin. First came sobriety, then came bitcoin, which lead me to Nostr, which lead me to carnivore. I sell my fiat and live on credit. Life's good... A complete 360 from a failed alcoholic suicide attempt.
My journey of becoming someone of some value started not long ago. But i started giving a fuck about myself, im 20 years old but i smoked marihuana for 6 years regularly, cigarretes for same amount maybe even longer. Every friendship almost tied to the same addiction and the ones that were not are over. So yeah i do feel lonely right now but i wouldn't say EVER alone. I found God and my addictions that i was too weak to even try quitting or rather i had no discipline to do anything beneficial in my life. I am an orthodox Christian my whole life but name Jesus resonated just recently and he's the one fueling this broken human and he's repairing everything that i and other people broke so far. My addictive personality and my lack of giving a fuck about everything in general is an double edged sword, for the past 6 years i didnt give a fuck about myself and consequences of my own actions. WHILE NOW i dont really give a fuck again about other people's oppinion and i will pray for everyone who wants to see me down,and everyone in general. When i become great men with a lot of value i will make sure that every human that i encounter in my life that has the same spark i have right now in my eyes get wind flowing in their back in any type or way because i will know how much i needed it right now but again do i ? I started having a lot of good habits but their not good enough i was working as an waiter for 6 years as well in various places now i am OnlyFans chatter and combination of my strong belief in God and contradiction of "having" to work (we dont have to do anything) on literally lust monetization is making me rather insane but its giving me freedom to learn programing and i do have sort of plan but goal? Clear out 50k of parrents debt till end of 2026. Me? Brokie?? Dont make me laugh. Those are all feeling i am acknowledging right now and i understand why i feel that way but i also acnowledge that perfection is enemy of the progress so i will start doing everything i once thought i wasnt "ready enough" and so my journey begins just as yours should too. Whoever if anyone even is reading this testiment i will pray for you to find Jesus the same way he resonated in my heart and may he heal your wounds and give you strenght to move forward in life.⛓️‍⛓️‍⛓️‍💥 💥 💥