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 “People aren’t in awe of your sharp mind? So be it. But you have many other qualities you can’t claim to have been deprived of at birth. Display then those qualities in your own power: honesty, dignity, endurance, chastity, contentment, frugality, kindness, freedom, persistence,
avoiding gossip, and magnanimity.” - MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 5.5

We often hear the phrase “tick-tock next block”. It represents Bitcoin’s unrelenting march forward in face of any headwind. But Bitcoin also has limitations which have necessitated code changes and development of layered solutions. There are some things that can’t change in Bitcoin, but other qualities can always be iterated and improved upon. 

While it is important to embrace the aspects and traits that you are uniquely gifted with, often we need to put in the work to improve ourselves. So many aspects of being a good person are within our control, and we have the choice to grow ourselves with intention.