People have asked what I've been up to since retiring in 2018. I like to say I've spent as much time as possible with my daughters instead of focusing on a job.

If you met my girls in Nashville then you understand.

They had the most incredible time last week. I keep getting texts from them saying they can't believe how fun it was. My favorite text:

"What is your life, dad."😂

I want to stay close to my daughters for the rest of my life. The only way that's possible is with a lot of time, patience, and love.

I feel like we started something new together, and it feels pretty good.

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um, lol.

Doesn't sound like it 🤣

Dinner (again)

Counterpoint is that places with lawlessness are also the least prosperous. This stuff isn't black and white despite how libertarians or authoritarians try to frame it

Where law STARTS, tyranny begins.

Having a lot more spicy conversations with agents on the other side of transactions recently.

I do believe bitcoin helps me keep a more level head in an industry where volume is currently drying up.

Emotions are high right now.

Back from Nashville, and after a little reflection, I need to reiterate a message I frequently put out there: kill your heroes.

Most of the people talking about the moon, laser eyes, power law, get on zero, digital energy, strategic national reserve, etc. etc., or who are telling you to buy this device or use that service are **buying and selling your attention to make themselves richer** -- they generally do not have your best interests at heart.

Think for yourself and don't fall for marketing. Educate yourself about bitcoin, discuss it with people you respect, think critically about the risks, and then, if it makes sense to you, make a sensible investment in it with reasonable expectations, while keeping your larger financial situation and your personal priorities in perspective.

I am a believer in bitcoin in spite of, not because of, all of the wild assertions, influencers and aggressive social marketing out there, and it has taken me 11 years to get to where I am.

Be careful our there anon, don't buy the hype.