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Time doesn’t enslave us. It opens up possibilities.
Another great video by Joe Nakamoto.
If I ever travel out of the US, I will definitely be using these tips.
At this point I feel like people don’t know about Joe’s videos or they just don’t know what good content is. Everyone who isn’t forced to labor 18 hours per day should be watching.
A buddy paid me back lunch money he borrowed in 2014, but in Bitcoin instead of USD. In 2016 I started taking Kratom and in 2017 when my $20 was now worth $300 I used it to buy lots of Kratom. Some sites took Bitcoin directly back then. I had to stop taking Kratom because of how crazy addicted I got. In spring 2022 I finally was able to break the habit.
When I am financially independent and I can afford food and housing without being a slave to my government, then I plan on giving as much as possible to my community through time, work, and donations.
If Strike setup Bill Pay as a service, I pay him Sats and he pays my bill, then I would be all in. But because they sell Bitcoin, then give you US dollars, then pay the bill, it doesn’t make sense to use it. I would also not use it in a bear market, unless I am retired (I have ways before that happens Lol).
I was about to make a post about this interview.
I think he is coming from the right place. He wants freedom money. It is interesting that companies were accepting Bitcoin and now they don’t. However, I believe that companies will start accepting it more and more. Of course the government and the 3 letter agencies want to shut it down or at least control it. It goes in the face of control. It seems like their propaganda worked quite well over the past 13 years. But people will find out the truth eventually.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve had half my savings stolen from me, it sucks. It was not close to how you lost your assets though. Do you have any recommendations for someone who may consider running a Lightning Node in the future?
By 6pm, after work I am pretty tired. I eat dinner and spend time with my son until 9pm. Then I have an hour or 2 to do whatever I want (usually gaming or a movie). Then the cycle repeats the next day. The weekends I have more time to help. Sometimes I try to help local groups but usually I plan a day trip and take the family somewhere. Sunday I go to music/message/meditation at a local service. Then I enjoy my Sundays relaxing. I guess I could try to do tutoring or helping in some way then, but I am too lazy. I feel like I will be able to help out more when I am not working Monday through Friday.
For me, retirement looks like not having to work for money to live. Right now I maximize my money coming in and try to minimize the work that I do. Eventually I will be able to work / help people without requiring money for that work. Then I will be free to teach spirituality, tutor math, physics, programming, and offer massages to help people destress. I would also love to travel. Maybe I will be able to retire in 5 years at 50. My younger brother retired at 41. I’m slightly jealous but mostly happy for him.
For now, I will keep working and I wish all financial freedom as soon as possible.