I am on a sabbatical atm. A week from Monday it will end. At that time, I may quit my job or wait another year. We shall see what happens.
I have a very good job where I run a $100m busines unit, but I have other interests now.
Discussion
What are your other interests
For starters, I have a son with special needs about to start college. I want to help him make the adjustment.
I also live on a large property that needs my attention. We are starting the process of bringing animals on.
My wife and I have been involved in choral music for years (more her than me). She sings regularly in performances at our church and at the concert hall in Dallas. I'd like to spend more time with her on that.
I've written two novels and am working on a third. No publishing deal yet, though. it's really competitive out there.
But the job is also important. I can't get into it or I will dox myself.
mulling over:
- citadel/land development
- organic farming, livestock/produce
- hunting/foraging
- multi-state/country footprints
- hyperbitcoinization/safety
- family promotion and strong values
- continued 1A/2A support
- create the future envisioned... low time preference, optimistic outlook
This is a great list. None of it is easy. I feel like going into the wilderness for a while and coming out with the resources to begin building the new future. I don't know how long this period we are will last. I've completed the bulk of my bitcoin stacking. If I quit, I will live off my stack for a time. But on the other side of the turning, I will have more work to do.
Yes, I hear you. As The Mandibles suggests, the road ahead is likely full of hard work and challenging times. But I'm of the frame of mind that if one has no dreams then no dreams will come true.
I am happy for you and can relate. I am also on the verge of a new chapter that will change my world experience, but still successfully mining fiat. So many options to consider moving forward.
Best of luck on your journey ahead... and may we have great adventures in the upcoming chapters.
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Does your job eat at you? Does it steal your soul, or does it light a fire in you?
It lit a fire in me for 10 years, but I have been transferring the coals to others. I may need to tend their fires for a while, but I have done my share in pursuit of our mission. The impact has been real, but to continue it much longer may mean losing precious time for the other things. The issue is that I have made certain commitments and must decide how important those commitments are to me.
By the way William, I sent you a zap - just wondering, did it go through? I had to find a 3rd party site to send it.
What you’re going through isn’t an easy thing but deep down you know what you have to do, for yourself and your soul.
I’m at a crossroads myself, I have a very good full time job that’s only going to get better with time, I could just continue on this path, stack sats like a mad man and probably have a good life. But I also have a service business that has a ton of potential, and I will do well in that avenue as well, if I choose to go all in. I know what I should do, but what WILL I do, is the question.
Having bills, mortgage, responsibilities, etc. makes it all the harder to take leaps of faith. But they usually pay off.
yes it looks like it.
I've worked hard to build my bitcoin stack since 2018. it can now support a work-free lifestyle. I would prefer bitcoin go over $200k first, but I may not want to wait that long (or maybe it won't be as long as it feels right now).
Think about it, 200k is only a 2x from here. How many times has bitcoin done that?
I started buying bitcoin in 2017 myself, didn’t have much capital at all so it was just sporadic purchases. Messed that up big though, I would be in a similar situation if I didn’t mess up, I’d be able to step back and just focus on the biz. I however have time on my side, and I’ve set my life up nicely, got into RE early so overhead isn’t too overwhelming
Bitcoin will be 200k, we know that, it will be a million as well, just depends on the time frame you’re working with. That’s where it comes back to your comment that it’s dependent on your reserves. I think we’ll have 1 last bear market where bitcoin will still play in a reasonable price range.
Honest take but probably considered a controversial one these days, if you’re comfortable and your current job isn’t robbing you of your life and soul, I would keep it and continue making time for what you’re passionate about. At least thru the next bear.
I assume your time is going to open up a bit with your son going to university, so that may add a few hours a week to do your thing. You won’t have to dip into the reserves, you will likely even be able to accumulate more. I obviously don’t know your exact situation but this is my evaluation with the data I do have
I had a very close call a few years ago when I forgot the password I had stupidly set on a hardware wallet. no kidding, I didn't remember it until I sat down and prayed desperately for God's help.
there's no way I can leave right now. I have to finish training others to take over.
That’s gut wrenching, I’m glad you got in.
Sit with it all and feel it out! You’ll know where to go and what to do.
it was awful. I still have some bitcoin locked up behind a password I can't remember in bitcoin core. that was dumb, too. fortunately, it isn't that much. i won't die without it. if I can't access it, it will be a gift to you all.
It's hard to walk away from a good business. I put 10 hard years into mine. It comes down to what your reserves are and if now is the time for you. It might be better for you to stack for a few more years. I can't add materially to mine at this point.