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The whole “I want Bitcoin to moon but also crash so I can buy more” thing isn’t really a paradox. It’s just your brain operating on two different timelines at once.

When you want number go up, you’re thinking about your existing stack. When you want it to dump, you’re thinking about the stack you wish you had. Most of us are stuck somewhere in the middle, never quite done accumulating.

The real issue is that if Bitcoin does what we think it will, you never really stop wanting more. There’s no magical price point where you suddenly feel like you have enough sats. You’ll always

look back and think “damn, I should’ve bought more at [insert any previous price].”

Maybe that tension is actually healthy. It keeps you from getting complacent. The second you stop feeling torn about the price is probably when you’ve either stacked enough or lost the plot entirely.

Keep stacking, stay grounded, and don’t overthink it. Wanting both things just means you’re still in the game.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Brisket 3d ago 💬 2

Yeah I was at a similar place 2.5 years ago.

I hated my job & was tired of the grind.

Bitcoin was below $30k.

I stopped stacking, accumulated a little bit of fiat & quit the fiat life. Initially it was just going to be a break. I didn't have enough Bitcoin to retire. I had a general feeling of lack.

I spent a lot of time mediating & reflecting. I cancelled all my subscription services & my last insurance policy (my home insurance). I stopped outsourcing everything. I did my own plumbing, cooking, electrical, I serviced & repaired our vehicles. I was busy but my expenses dropped to almost nothing. I got more confident that I wouldn't have to return to work again.

I didn't have enough bitcoin to retire on yet but if Bitcoin did what I thought it would I had plenty. I'm basically a massive permabull.

I got my time & attention back. I lived like a pauper & felt like a king.

I still feel like I have enough Bitcoin. My conviction is unwavering but I knew that if I was wrong I'd have to find a source of income.

Had I known how epoch 5 was going to unfold I probably would have acted differently. I would definitely have more bitcoin but I'd probably still feel like I didn't have enough.

No regrets at all, what I received was priceless. I sincerely hope that you can all get to feel this one day.

💚🫂

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Brisket 3d ago

*Similar place to the place you were describing.