Washington DC, USA

Speaking today about bitcoin at Peter Diamondis’ tech summit in LA.

Most people here are into AI, longevity, etc.

I usually I speak about bitcoin at either 1) macro conferences or 2) bitcoin conferences, so I figured I’d switch it up and agree to speak to a crowd that isn’t the choir.

I’m not exactly sure. I noticed a lot of bad press around BetterHelp, then noticed a ton of podcast ads which made me think they needed some quick cash. Might not be causal at all, but made me think.

Are podcast ads an index on who exactly “needs some money rn”?

Talked to a guy a recently who's in the online marketing space.

He had a lot of interesting questions about nostr.

BUT

He just couldn't get past the fact that you won't be able to force people to watch your shitty ads in the legacy, attention-hijacking way.

If you want people to see ads you'll have to earn it.

He felt almost INSULTED.

Entitled to the ability to drop a few $$ mils on Facebook's lap and get immediate access to millions of targeted eyeballs.

As if someone had taken away he had taken for granted, the unalienable right to pay to feed shit down people's throats

Like a central banker having their handy printer taken away.

The amount of cope, yelling-at-the-clouds and hate we'll see will be unprecedented.

Interestingly enough, I think nostr will be amazing for SMART marketers and true talent and honed craft will shine even more than in the legacy web.

Let’s make a deal.

You say something true below and I zap you 615 sats.

10x-ing your personal agency would mean radically increasing your ability to shape your own life, take control of your decisions, and act with unstoppable momentum. Here’s what that could look like:

1. Extreme Ownership – You stop blaming external factors entirely. Every problem in your life, even those caused by others, becomes something you take responsibility for solving.

• Example: Instead of complaining about a bad job or relationship, you immediately take action—quitting, negotiating, setting boundaries, or creating something better.

2. Relentless Decision-Making – You make decisions faster and with more confidence. No more waiting for perfect clarity; you trust yourself and course-correct along the way.

• Example: If you’re unsure about a business idea, you don’t spend months overthinking. You launch, test, iterate, and refine based on real feedback.

3. Maximized Self-Efficacy – You fully believe in your power to accomplish anything. Obstacles don’t make you hesitate; they fuel you.

• Example: Instead of doubting whether you can learn a new skill, you immerse yourself in it until mastery is inevitable.

4. Unshakable Conviction – You stop seeking external validation. Your internal compass dictates your actions, not social pressure or fear of judgment.

• Example: If you believe Bitcoin is the future, you build your life around that belief, regardless of critics.

5. Preemptive Action – You don’t wait for life to happen to you. You anticipate problems, solve them before they arise, and create opportunities before they’re needed.

• Example: Instead of waiting for a financial crisis to remind you to be prepared, you structure your wealth and assets proactively.

6. Radical Self-Discipline – You become immune to distractions and emotional impulses. Your daily actions align with your long-term goals with near-perfect consistency.

• Example: No more “I’ll start tomorrow.” You execute daily, whether it’s fitness, learning, or building.

7. Mastery Over Emotions – You control your emotions instead of them controlling you. Anxiety, doubt, and fear don’t dictate your actions; you override them with logic and action.

• Example: If you feel hesitant to make a big move, you acknowledge the fear but don’t let it stop you.

8. Network Leverage – You stop trying to do everything alone. You build high-value relationships and use collective power to multiply your impact.

• Example: Instead of struggling solo, you surround yourself with top performers and create value together.

9. Obsessive Execution – You move at 10x speed. What takes others a year, you accomplish in a month by eliminating waste and focusing on the highest-value actions.

• Example: Instead of daydreaming about a screenplay, you finish a first draft in a few weeks and refine it through rapid iterations.

10. Freedom From the Default Path – You stop living according to pre-set societal scripts. You design your own reality with no limits.

• Example: Instead of following a conventional career path, you engineer a life that aligns perfectly with your deepest convictions.

If you had 10x your current agency, you would feel like a force of nature—relentless, unshakable, and utterly in control of your destiny.

What’s holding you back from that level now?

Working on more noStrudel and applesauce code, come join if you have questions or want to hear me ramble on about code nostr:naddr1qqjr2ce5x5enjwtx94snvven956xyve494snsdmp94nxzvtzv43njepcxsckzqgwwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkctcpr9mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumwdae8gtnnda3kjctv9uq32amnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7tcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumrpdejz7qg7waehxw309ahx7um5wgkhqatz9emk2mrvdaexgetj9ehx2ap0qyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzvuhsz9thwden5te0dehhxarj9ehhsarj9ejx2a30qgsv73dxhgfk8tt76gf6q788zrfyz9dwwgwfk3aar6l5gk82a76v9fgrqsqqqan8ym0mea