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The SUPERCYCLE guy.

Do not allow anxiety to float freely around you.

Name your fear. Look it dead in the eye, and watch it disappear.

Fear is the mind-killer.

Replying to Avatar berean jones

Quest. πŸ™πŸ—οΈ

To remove the gnawing fear of starvation, destitution, and homelessness that shadows me daily as I strive to provide for myself and my family.😳

1. Some of it is rooted in the dark season of widowhood and near destitution I experienced ten years ago, but I came through that by faith and am now better off than I was before. Why does this still haunt me?

2. Some of it is rooted in my immigrant parents, who also had this fear of losing everything over shadowing them, though they live comfortably now, they still act like they're one step away from utter ruin. Why is their fear still present in my subconscious?

3. Some of it is rooted in my own vanity and identity as the provider, and in the self-critical judgement that I still earn from one well paid professional job, rather than having a well diversified portfolio of hustle-magic. Why do I judge myself so harshly against the creator population I follow online?

4. Some of it is rooted in alt media telling me that we're all just one step away from ruin, since bitcoin success depends on the world first falling apart completely... and I'm a sucker for this kind of fear porn even as those I call NPCs are suckers for swallowing COVID fear porn. Why am I such a sucker for this alternative attention grab?

5. Some of it is rooted in a pattern where I start of hopeful and optimistic in senior corporate roles then after 3-5 years end up so jaded and cynical about incompetence and internal friction, and my own helplessness in the midst of it, knowing that executives tend to fire the person rather than solve the problem... especially the wicked problems I work on which tend to have a five year polarity. Why am I thinking about finding my next 3-5 year gig, taking the fear with me, instead of stopping and facing it head on?

Does any of that resonate with you? Have you overcome similar fears? Casting the net wide, please boost to help make the serendipitous connections... your network may hold the answer to my heart cry today.

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#asknostr

This is normal. You are the descendant of billions of years of organisms that each successfully procreated. Heir to their survival traits.

Feeling uncomfortable, feeling constantly, slightly weary, is adaptive, evolutionarily. Our ancestors were those who looked over their shoulders. Who jumped at snapping twigs.

Much of human experience involves placating this fear, or masking it. Looking at it dead in the eye, naming it, is the way through. When you look deeply, you’ll find there’s nothing there.

#100pushups a day until #Bitcoin $100k.

Day 011: 2024-04-01 - 20, 20, 10, 10, 10, 10, 20

Interspersed throughout the day. πŸ’ͺ

That subtle thrill of exhilaration when you hit β€œsend”, wondering if you got the address right.

Added a comment, and an explicit issue to request treating apostrophes and backticks as equivalent.

I stopped trying. I only use default derivation paths with BlueWallet anymore.

Came up with a minimal proposal to help solve the changing NIPs problem. Let’s see if anyone goes for it. #nostr https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/1151

From the perspective of regular users, ordinal spam is inefficient use of block space. But ordinals must be efficient in fees, or they would not be mined.

The fee market is what makes #Bitcoin uncensorable. It’s pay-to-play. No permission required.

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Public Health Advisory: Total Lockdown and Blackout for April 8th Solar Eclipse

In light of the upcoming solar eclipse scheduled for April 8th, we are issuing an urgent public health advisory.

Drawing from the unprecedented success of the lockdown measures implemented during the global pandemic, a similar approach is now advised to ensure the safety and well-being of the public during this unique astronomical event.

Advisory Details:

Total Lockdown: Effective from midnight on April 7th until 11:59 PM on April 8th, a mandatory total lockdown will be in place. All individuals are required to stay indoors, with exceptions made only for emergency services and critical infrastructure personnel.

Blackout Protocol: To protect against the potential harmful effects of the solar eclipse, all windows and sources of external light must be covered, creating a blackout condition within homes and buildings. This measure is crucial in preventing direct exposure to the eclipse, which can pose unseen risks to the untrained eye.

Precedent for Safety: Reflecting on the successful containment strategies during the pandemic, these drastic measures are deemed necessary for public health. The lockdown and blackout protocols are designed to minimize potential health risks associated with the solar eclipse, including psychological impacts and the unknown effects of prolonged exposure to eclipse conditions.

Compliance and Enforcement: Local authorities will enforce these measures strictly. Non-compliance will result in penalties, emphasizing the seriousness of this public health advisory.

Public Cooperation: We urge the public to comply fully with these guidelines. Your cooperation is paramount in ensuring the collective safety of our community during the solar eclipse.Stay Informed: Further announcements and updates will be provided as necessary.

Please stay tuned to official channels for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

We understand the inconvenience and challenges posed by these measures. However, the health and safety of the public are our top priorities. By following these guidelines, we can collectively navigate the solar eclipse safely and without incident.Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Note: This is a fictional advisory created for April Fools' Day and should not be taken as actual advice or guidance. Enjoy the solar eclipse safely with proper eye protection and without unnecessary lockdown or blackout conditions.

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2024 is year of the Linux laptop nostr:note1mjh9re7t0s05hhefs6728jd2xysqkg7pnep3653edl0ulz0dky9qhy8rk0

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That is good metrics to know. I found a site last night called https://www.metalmarkup.com/

It can show me the premium markup on spot. I am just getting started into precious metals. I believe I have a good foundation with Bitcoin. I just wanted to diversify my portfolio more. I recently was at Costco, and they were selling PAMP bullions - I was just floored with how many people were scrambling over to the area where they were selling their gold.

I saw people buying the max (2 bullions per customer) on the spot there ~ $4,200 without hesitating. It kinda of opened my eyes a bit that maybe I need to diversify - although Bitcoin is the hardest asset we know.

Thank you for the your knowledge. That helps alot.

Do what you will. I have been consistently un-diversifying. Almost completely out of bullion at this point. I regret having ever bought it instead of Bitcoin.

There is no second best.

I’m really not sure. Back when I was buying bullion spot from the pawn shop, they had a standing premium of $2-$3 per oz on silver (~10%), and $50/oz on gold (~3%).

This was ~7 years ago though. Things may have changed.

Now I just buy and hold Bitcoin.

Find a reputable pawn shop in your area. They probably have silver in stock. They may also have gold coins, or at least a line on someone who does.

When a pawn shop receives gold coins and doesn’t want to hold them, they’ll often resell to a gold dealerβ€”who can also supply them with coins for customers.

#100pushups a day until #Bitcoin $100k.

Day 010: 2024-04-01 - 8 sets of 10, one set of 20

No excuses πŸ’ͺ