I brought up Bitcoin around a new acquaintance. He was immediately triggered so I pushed just a little. He eventually settled on a story that he bought back at a $1 and already did well enough with the "investment" and no longer has interest as a result. I call bullshit. I think he gambled and lost and is super butt hurt that he could have just held. The blinders we choose to wear in order to protect our egos are intense.
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It’s better not to mention it all. I have friends that did the same, lost it all or shitcoined into a ditch. Sigh.
I wasn't even trying to bring it up to orange pill him. It's just inevitable because it is a big part of my life. And he got super triggered immediately. Thrn I had to poke a bit just out of curiosity.. I am keeping to myself note until others ask. I haven't really been exposed to this brand of nocoiner. There are many types.
A friend of mine has an ego. I told him I previously also had the same ego, shitcoining here and there. I think he sold his btc to stick in Solana or whatever. I can tell he does not want to discuss btc
I think the bitcoin journey is also one to help understand the self. I know it has taught me plenty. I never hesitate to share about my mistakes. There were many. But many still won't hear it. Nothing else to do. 🤷
Bitcoin is the ultimate ego test in so many different ways.