While I was disgusted by the blatant manipulation of central planners around the whole situation.

Understandably, many millions were harmed.

For me, this is what happened....

1 - I quit vaping

2 - I quit drinking

3 - Walking 20k steps on a day was a slow day. Compared to it being only on weekends. I now average 30k steps per day.

4 - learned to prepare my own meals. Significant health improvements, proven by my blood work from annual physicals.

5 - I learned to meditate.

6 - I built a patio in my back yard.

7 - Last but not least, actually, most importantly, I began my journey down the BTC rabbit hole in earnest.

All that to say, I would'nt claim it was a "good thing" for the broader population. But I certainly came out the other end with much more command of my destiny.