The hard part so far has been surviving the 5-10 year period of being aware, but not yet rich
Where you don’t have the validation that comes with wealth
Family and friends look at you like a crazed conspiracy theorist who’s leading his family down the wrong path
But you have to believe in yourself every fucking day even when you’re still poor
The lingering self-doubt drives you to work harder and eventually that hard work will lead to a better life
The absolute truth of this reply.
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I had a well known local businessman congratulate me last week on my "bitcoin investment" and that he "watches CNBC" and knows "how it's gone up". I told him things are just getting started. He said he has a different opinion and won't be buying any 😬
They don't realize how blind they are.
You have a bitcoin investment and a boat … you are quite willing to take risks 🤣🤣🤣
The weather better clear up. I hear that boat calling me.
To be fair, a well known local businessman should probably not tell people they’re loading up on corn.
Maybe he’s buying ASICs instead! /s
It’s not an investment, sir - it’s an escape plan.
What an idiot! His compliments are worth zero derek! Mine are worth more that I do to you every day here on nostr 😂😂🤣🤟
Honestly I've come to the opinion that I think this is great. For me, for us. They get it at the price they deserve, and if they don't get it, we don't have time to convince them.
We're busy mining fiat, stacking for escape velocity.
fuckin eh buddy this hits so hard
keep on keeping on bro. one day at a time, one foot in front of the other 🫡
💯💯 HODLing - forces you to work + produce value to avoid being a forced seller.
After a successful 30+ year career, I’m still a little surprised when a plan works well- even when everyone agreed it was a good idea at the beginning. Bitcoin takes it to a whole other level. Nobody believes you at first, so the “surprise” when it keeps working is that much sweeter.
That's where I am. In 5 years I'll be debt free (mortgage) and hodling nice bags.
I have like 7 month or more in this corner.
Thank you man you just get me free
I love #nostr
Welcome brother. You’re amongst frens.
Amen brother!
Bitcoin does not have the prerogative of making you rich. But that of making you free. The family won't understand if you don't explain it to them calmly and without the need to imprint your ideas in their heads. 🤷♂️ Bitcoin is freedom and will serve our children much more in the future than us.
Freedom is a shitcoin. We all need each other, and we're all restricted by our need for each other. That's normal, and good. As the song goes, "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose".
STAY HUMBLE AND STACK SATS
ENJOY THE NOISE
I’m 4 years into this and feel it in my bones, but my conviction is stronger than ever.
I went all in with my whole life savings near the top of the 2021 high and bought the dips all the way down. One of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and even if it goes to $0 tomorrow it’d still be worth it because it helped me develop balls of steel.
Stay humble. Stack sats. Live free ✊🏻
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This hits so close to home 🤙
The last 5 years has not been easy.
🫂
They’ll think you were just lucky when you have the wealth. And they’ll still think your the one who’s crazed.
A certain generation of bitcoiners (cough cough) has been hanging out in this zone for a long, long time now (relative to those who came before). We’re doing ok for ourselves, but we haven’t really experienced that point of liftoff where the success of your path becomes undeniable to those around you. On the other hand, perhaps this has allowed us time to grow the wisdom to free ourselves from trying to prove anything once the moment arrives.
