Looking forward to listening but I've been thinking about something over the past few weeks. I believe I'm younger than you but I'm older than most of the loud bitcoin influencers and devs(how do I know this... you'll understand when you are older).

I can't help but think a lot of the stuff we see in this space is natural. I've worked in tech for many years and I've seen so many developers and founders get burned out. I've see the flame wars over my career. I've seen people post epic rants about what is wrong with [insert thing here]. Its humans. We over do it. We put our faith in things outside of our control. We are disappointed. We over-work and do not take care of ourselves. We get bitter. Bitcoin is special but some of what makes it special makes it even harder for people to be a part of it.

Maybe I'm oversimplifying it. I don't think I am. I'm not some wise old soul. I just a few years under my belt and I notice patterns. I've been bit by many of them myself. Bitcoin is special and unique but people aren't really that unique. We all make many of the same mistakes.

I'm not trying to be pessimistic. When you see this kinda stuff for me it is hopeful. I don't think the problem is with bitcoin. Its people. And we will always have these issues. Its gonna be OK.

Curious if these thoughts have crossed your mind @siggy47

I'm just gonna leave this here for my younger bitcoiners. The "community" isn't your family. The industry will not love you. It will not be there when you are old and sick. Invest in family and real relationships. Take care of yourself. Bitcoin is money. It isn't gonna take care of you. Its a tool. We need more than tools. And you know what... bitcoin will make it without you.