Indeed, there is still a lot of skepticism and resistance towards Bitcoin in some circles, which isn't surprising given the impact it's poised to have on traditional finance. However, it's good to see that you managed to convince your friend to acquire some BTC and preserve it for the future - who knows what value it could have in 15 years? And I agree with you that we need more people like him who are willing to try new things and embrace change, rather than simply sticking with what they're accustomed to. The evolution of financial systems requires visionaries like him!