I've got a challenge for the good people of Nostr! Hear me out-

Over the past few months I've been implementing 1 "unplug" day per week.

This is a day where I don't look at, or pay attention to any screens, phone, TV, computer, smart watch, etc. Technological fasting if you will.

All remain shut off.

It's pretty hard to completely detach from these devices, whether you're someone who uses them to pass time or stay productive, but it's been very worthwhile for me.

In the first few weeks it was pretty tough to curb the boredom on this day, but by week 3 things started to change.

I slowly began to fill time with creative and new activities, opposed to my downtime norms of consumption- killing time with reels, tiktoks or brainrot shows with my lady, and scrolling through nothingness on nostr or x.

It's basically become a day dedicated to the following for me:

- Reading

- Writing

- Meditation

- Stretching

- Photography

- Walks & disconnected exploration (no maps, no plans, just go wherever the day takes you)

- Household responsibilities (especially the ones I've been putting off for weeks, fixing odds and ends, big clean ups or projects)

It really does promote peak rest & relaxation.

I use this day to stay more present, which is normally an issue for me- between running a business, working a full time job & keeping up with the market.

But it most definitely works, my fiancée joins me and it's been great for quality time in our relationship.

There's been some great side affects to say the least, and I look forward to this day.

Most of the activities I picked up through implementing this weekly protocol have stuck, and it's made me realize how much I need these things in my day-to-day alongside focusing on relaxation, mental rest and creation rather than consumption.

Doing this will make you aware of your brains need for constant stimulation, which is likely something we've all developed in this fast-food, hyperconsumption world of ours. But this day has given me an opportunity to turn that dial down.

The last odd thing I've noticed is this- I do find myself sitting with thoughts for periods of time on these days, and thoughts/memories of situations, that I would normally not remember come into my head. It's almost as if they were unprocessed thoughts/memories, but the inability to escape into a screen has given me a chance to think about these instances with clarity.

It's time to unplug, anon. I'm sure this could help 1 person out there and if it does, I'm a happy man.

Give it a shot and let me know how it goes!

Cheers

So many people in my circles are hurting financially right now. It’s honestly heartbreaking and hard to deal with.

I really try not to be obnoxious and convince them bitcoin is the answer, but few of them ever listen anyway.

My dad has worked 50-60 hours a week for decades, saved his ass off, did everything right and still can’t retire.

My mission in life is to help end this reality where money owns everything in our lives.

You don't have to choose between Bitcoin as Store-of-Value and Digital-Cash.

Fighting SOV bitcoin is like fighting water. Bitcoin is a central bank replacement. It's the only non-counter-party thing you can really own.

The Mempool is sub 5sat/vB, it's cheaper right now to send L1 sats than anything else.

So why don't people send it?

NgU and Gresham's Law will work against bitcoin as Digital Cash until people don't have any other garbage to spend first.

Natural incentives hold bitcoin from being used as digital cash not narratives.

Keep building the Digital Cash tools, eventually there will be nothing else to spend but bitcoin.

ROSS IS FREE.

TRUMP IS A SHITCOINER.

STAY HUMBLE AND STACK SATS.

My son is contemplating college.

Unless you’re going into medicine, or law, or some other specialized field where school is the obvious runway, I’ve been imagining this instead:

1) Get a full time job at something that requires human engagement, and a part time job that’s fun and lightweight, also requiring human engagement.

2) Plan the experience you want to gain in the next 4 years while in your apprentice stage.

3) While doing these jobs, use LLMs to determine lists of knowledge and skills needed to excel at those jobs, and the next job types on your goal list.

4) Use LLMs to build curriculums of online knowledge resources and real world exercises to develop your required knowledge and skills.

5) Have LLMs quiz you to determine your mastery of those skills.

6) Have a mentor guide you in your structured plan. Have other experienced people in your life offer tips on what you should focus on next.

7) Rinse and Repeat. Know that by the time you are 27 you should be 3-5 years into a career that you are drawn to, inspired by, and skilled at. Maximize your earning potential for the next 10 years and save in bitcoin.

By this time, you would be so far ahead of starting at a 4 year college, and well ahead of the students your age coming out of college and starting as a zero.

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A few months ago, I was offered a promotion.

My pay would increase by ~8%, while my responsibilities would pretty much double, and the stress level would increase meaningfully.

Not to mention my schedule would be much more restrictive, compared to the very flexible one I already have.

My answer was a simple NO.

But why? I could've stacked more Bitcoin, right?

Yeah, sure. You could say that...

But I expect the purchasing power of my Bitcoin savings to grow at a minimum of 20% per year, for the next 10 years.

It really isn't worth it, when you look at it that way.

Saving in Bitcoin puts you in a financial situation where you're not desperate for promotions.

Have you had a similar experience?

i believe there will be a victory

maybe even in our lifetime

gm, we’re winning.

We're a bit into the proverbial cold and flu season that arises due to reduced sunlight, shitty holiday eating during chocolate season, and being around more people in confined indoor spaces.

Have you gotten sick with a cold or flu or covid or anything else in the last few months?

1️⃣ no

2️⃣ had the sniffles for a day

3️⃣ had a cold that lasted 2+ days

4️⃣ some cough for a week

5️⃣ flu knocked me out

6️⃣ covid. again

7️⃣ other

For me, I've had #2️⃣

i earned way more in my last 15 years

antd i credit most of it to #bitcoin

Good morning Nostriches 🫂☕️🤏🏻

The first Financial Freedom Report of 2025 is now live on Nostr and features the following in global news:

-Nicaragua | Financial Reforms Risk Enshrining Repression Into Law

-China | Regime Monitoring and Censoring Economists

-Iran | Shutters Onramps to Digital Asset Exchanges

In Bitcoin news:

-Live Wallet | Releases Transaction Privacy Analysis

-Bull Bitcoin Wallet | Implements Serverless Asynchronous Payjoin

-RaspiBlitz | Integrates Alby Hub

Plus, an interview with Bitcoin Dada founder Lorraine Marcel, where she discusses the empowering nature of Bitcoin for women facing systemic rights abuses and financial repression.

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