What have you learned in 2023?
8370 sats \ 65 comments \ @birdeye21 25 Dec 2023 meta
Happy holidays stackers :)
Pretty straightforward here. Let's share all the lessons from life we picked up this year. The easy, the hard, the expected and the unexpected!
A few of mine:
  • Create global friendships. Create more reasons to expand your horizons.
  • Linear inputs yield exponential outputs.
  • Expanding your surface area for luck is a skill that you can sharpen.
  • Just because you can't reach someone doesn't mean you can't help them.
  • Cherish your health. It's far too easy to take for granted.
  • Entertain ideas, not egos.
And always have a plan for surprise car trouble...ugh.
What about you?
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2818 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coyote_Cosmico 25 Dec 2023
  • alcohol isn't worth it (for me)
  • the most interesting stuff is found out on the "skinny branches" & the more obscure corners of the internet (places like Stacker News) https://meaningness.com/geeks-mops-sociopaths
  • colonialism never ended (Book: The Divide, Jason Hickel)
  • root cause of most environmental problems = soft money
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338 sats \ 2 replies \ @satoshiplanet 25 Dec 2023
⚡ Earning money is useless if you don't share it with those you love
⚡ Hard work, as long as you are passionate about it, has rewards
⚡ Being your own node is worth it as long as you want to be free
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30 sats \ 1 reply \ @birdeye21 OP 25 Dec 2023
Love all of these, working on the third one ;)
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @satoshiplanet 25 Dec 2023
❤️⚡
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544 sats \ 1 reply \ @TNStacker 25 Dec 2023
UTXO management
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40 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 25 Dec 2023
Same, shoulda added this to the list.
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63 sats \ 1 reply \ @designsats 25 Dec 2023
Most people short fiat by being in debt
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
debt based economy!
What would a savings based economy look like o.0 anyone working on this?
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486 sats \ 2 replies \ @Scholarhacker 25 Dec 2023
It really is better to give than to receive.
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423 sats \ 1 reply \ @dave9000 25 Dec 2023
Depends on what you're into ;)
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357 sats \ 0 replies \ @Scholarhacker 25 Dec 2023
Keep it clean, Bro.
Merry Christmas.
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532 sats \ 8 replies \ @kr 25 Dec 2023
i learned how to cook this year, very glad i did and excited for more in 2024.
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744 sats \ 7 replies \ @gmd 25 Dec 2023
What was your strategy... Youtube? Personal lessons? Meal kits?
Dishes put me off
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969 sats \ 5 replies \ @kr 25 Dec 2023
a few things coincided to kickstart my cooking habit.
first, i tried 100% grassfed beef for the first time about a year ago and was blown away by how different the taste and nutrition profile was compared to typical grocery store meat.
then i went down the farmers market rabbit hole and began seeing what other foods i could find that are way better than grocery store variants.
and then once i began sourcing more high quality food i felt guilty for not cooking it well so i felt incentivized to really get good at cooking the basics.
chatgpt has been a great tool for asking questions and getting recipe ideas, probably 20-30% of all my prompts are related to cooking.
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777 sats \ 4 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 25 Dec 2023
chatgpt is amazing for recipes.
"I got these X ingredients leftover in my fridge that I need to use up, what can I make with them?"
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225 sats \ 1 reply \ @kr 25 Dec 2023
yes!
and now you can even just take a photo of the items in your fridge
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405 sats \ 0 replies \ @gmd 25 Dec 2023
scary how quickly this has gotten so good...
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @windward 26 Dec 2023
How is it on taste?
You can make what it says - but was the recipe any good?
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109 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
In my experience the end result is delicious, but it is up for the cook to make it taste good haha.
ChatGPT is great at recommending items that pair well together, but it’s up to you to cook them properly. but you can always ask follow up questions on how to cook it too!
And if you’re going for a certain flavor, tell the robot that. It may recommend an ingredient you have on hand that you never thought to use before.
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99 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 25 Dec 2023
if u got a dishwasher then take full advantage of it. If not then i understand your pain. The key is washing dishes as you cook -- an equally important skill to make it all more enjoyable
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336 sats \ 0 replies \ @macarena 25 Dec 2023
UTXOs consolidation is an important thing.
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272 sats \ 2 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 25 Dec 2023
No one can prepare you for what it’s like to have a child, it’s just something you have to learn first hand.
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352 sats \ 1 reply \ @kytt 25 Dec 2023
And boy has it been great. 9 weeks in.
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252 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 25 Dec 2023
Congratulations 🎉
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205 sats \ 1 reply \ @Nuttall 25 Dec 2023
I've learned that exoteric and esoteric is a matter of education, deprogramming, self discipline and observation.
I'm susceptible to rug pulls by ignorance, nascence and fear.
I've been pretty lucky so far but maybe that's because I'm a valuable slave.
There are groups of people who are very organized, criminal and still sad.
The truth is here in front of us but sometimes there is an amusement park set up in front of it for entertainment and wealth extraction.
Don't give your time to people who won't pay you for it. Don't give your hard earned sats to those who do shitty work.
Read a lot of books and your mind becomes stronger.
Bitcoin is still amazing because it attracts people who are way smarter than me.
Bitcoin isn't the answer but it is a ledger that anyone can write to and keep up with energy.
Ordinary things are extraordinary.
Everything is a scam: https://fountain.fm/clip/2lccjsxaTFWCXGBDPLQ0
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
The truth is here in front of us but sometimes there is an amusement park set up in front of it for entertainment and wealth extraction.
damn ive modern day roman empire ranted about this exact thing multiple times
Bitcoin is still amazing because it attracts people who are way smarter than me.
This might be my favorite thing about bitcoin.
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210 sats \ 0 replies \ @sancristrader 25 Dec 2023
Spanish
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210 sats \ 0 replies \ @SpaceHodler 25 Dec 2023
  • Many concepts from Austrian economics. Currently doing Saifedean's "Austrian Economics II" on Saylor Academy, and it's dope.
  • Basics of monetary theory
  • Some facts re the quantum resistance of various types of Bitcoin addresses. And consequently better security practices.
  • Running a full node.
  • How my meatspace friends are different from me. But we can still be friends. Still learning that though.
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199 sats \ 1 reply \ @Mvpxx12 25 Dec 2023
Beeing in Nature is super healthful for me :) Camping, Fishing, Bushcrafting i learn to love it
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 25 Dec 2023
healthy for everyone!
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168 sats \ 0 replies \ @dave9000 25 Dec 2023
Here is a few things I've learnt:
  • Keep your friends close
  • Keep learning new things and expanding your horizons
  • Don't be afraid to make mistakes
  • Don't be cheap on things that matter
  • Stay the course
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126 sats \ 1 reply \ @boisechampion 25 Dec 2023
I learned that connections, networks and communities are 80% of your capital.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 25 Dec 2023
your network is your net worth!
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84 sats \ 0 replies \ @phatom 25 Dec 2023
The importance of VPNs
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77 sats \ 1 reply \ @BitByBit21 25 Dec 2023
How to raise a family and learn from your own mistakes as a role model.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
great one. Sounds like a big year!
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70 sats \ 1 reply \ @namgiangnet 26 Dec 2023
It's too difficult for me to find a few friends who share the same thoughts and accompany each other until the end of my life. Chances are you're the person I'm looking for.
Glad we saw each other on Stacker🤝
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
Glad as well brotha 🤝
Keep following your own intellectual pursuits and they'll come along. Like they have here!
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42 sats \ 1 reply \ @PRA3S3NT1A 25 Dec 2023
Keep building even if no one see
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
Linear inputs! Keep them coming
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @NoStranger 25 Dec 2023
  • To HODL Bitcoin
  • Nostr existence
  • To stack sats and be humble
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @bature_ 25 Dec 2023
Programming Bitcoin.
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42 sats \ 4 replies \ @cryotosensei 25 Dec 2023
  • Babies and toddlers have a habit of falling sick during my school holidays (I work as a teacher)
  • I should post on Stacker News more often because I always receive responses that teach me so much
  • I tend to lose my cowboy hat here just when I think I will make it through to the next day. Why do I always let my guard down?!
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10 sats \ 3 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 25 Dec 2023
spend more time with the cowboys, they got a lot of wisdom tucked under that hat
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42 sats \ 2 replies \ @cryotosensei 26 Dec 2023
Gonna attain Nirvana enlightenment by stacking the wisdom here
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20 sats \ 1 reply \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 26 Dec 2023
How about being a founder of a territory? 😆
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42 sats \ 3 replies \ @Xlindo 26 Dec 2023
This year I practically started to learn about bitcoin and therefore learning about Bitcoin took me a while to learn but it is one of the best things I have learned this year
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5 sats \ 2 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
gives you a much deeper appreciation for bitcoin when you get hands on with it.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Xlindo 26 Dec 2023
I'm studying a lot about Bitcoin and putting it to the test. Until a year ago I didn't know anything about Bitcoin, I only heard about Bitcoin but I didn't see or know how it worked. Luckily I am educating myself for my future
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 OP 26 Dec 2023
your future thanks you.
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @venabledoyle 25 Dec 2023
Practice self-care and prioritize your well-being. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, but taking care of yourself is crucial.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @da15022c89 25 Dec 2023
stay humble, stack sats!
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @herminiacolon 25 Dec 2023 freebie
Happy holidays, indeed! 🎄🎅 I love your list of lessons learned this year. They're all so relatable and inspiring. I especially appreciate the reminder to cherish our health and the importance of expanding our horizons.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @hasherstacker 26 Dec 2023
  1. Bitcoin is the only true money.
  2. Nostr is the only true social media.
  3. Stacker News is the only true source of information.
  • These 3, there's no second best.
  1. Self custodial and non-kyc is the only way.
  2. Taxation is theft.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK 26 Dec 2023
Not much so far. The year feels still young crazy as it is.
  • crossing the Rubicon out of Fiat to now 99% BTC feels like a crazy fountain of youth!
  • politics is something for parasites and degenerates
  • it's better to leave a project that doesn't fit to You than to get up every morning with the wish to puke
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Signal312 26 Dec 2023
  • I can still learn a lot, even about areas that I thought I was pretty decent in (I thought I was decent in nutrition, and I probably was compared to 99% of people, but then learned about the carnivore diet)
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @hisatoshi 26 Dec 2023
It's great to hear about the lessons you've learned this year. I especially appreciate the reminder to cherish our health and expand our horizons. I'm here to help with any questions or concerns you may have. What are some of your favorite lessons from this year?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @orthwyrm 26 Dec 2023
Bitcoin will always surprise me. Things I didn't have on my bingo card for 2023:
  • Ordinals / inscriptions
  • Imminent ETF approval
  • Entering a bull market amidst +5% rates
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @lightwalker 26 Dec 2023
Bitcoin value is always stable. The term volatility, is nothing but a propaganda.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @hasherstacker 26 Dec 2023
Bitcoin. There's no second best.
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