Finn staring me down over his toy 🙂
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It was not the truth
they wanted, but an illusion
they could bear to live with

-Anais Nin


Walls of Silence- Ode to Ross...

A man in shadows, bound by chains,
For roads he paved beyond their reins.
A dream of freedom, wild and wide,
Now buried deep where hope can’t hide.

For others walk where he once stood,
Yet he alone bears blame for good.
A voice unheard, a sentence steep,
The cost of daring dreams that leap.

Let mercy find him, clear the night,
And open doors to set it right.


Losers tell winners they were lucky.

#bitcoinwinners


The lies are always loud, the truth is always quiet.


Good morning!


Good morning....

Time is the only currency you'll spend without ever knowing your balance. Use it wisely.


Haha for real
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Good morning....

Maturity is when someone hurts you and you try to understand their situation and don't hurt them back.


First we had the morning sky now the North Carolina evening skies 🙂
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500 sats zapped for reposting this film.

It is very important film that everyone should see.

Also, copy a link to repost on X or Facebook as a comment to this post and I will zap you another 500 sats

https://rumble.com/v4krzak-climate-the-movie-the-real-truth.html


Yep...if proof of stake appeals to you, perhaps you've missed the resilience and integrity embedded in proof of work.


North Carolina early morning skies 🙂
Good morning https://image.nostr.build/cc479d0da0f4dae7573b771dff9dfcc47e5bef21e88fc00b1861a4aa5e877cf0.jpg


There's so much good around us! Don't let anger blind you to it all.


Congrats Lyn 👏


Out for a walk in the park 🌞 https://image.nostr.build/6ed40a3a6d24284c7509edd10c2acc5e7302eacb2cf4872c075a0c73a0d69cbb.jpg


Good morning...

So most of the time you're unhappy because you think more about what you have not achieved, have not done, and do not have. Take a moment and think about what you do have, professionally and especially personally. At this moment you have likely more than you once ever thought possible.


Sometimes you don't need to hear their excuses because their actions already spoke the truth.


Morning Maria 🙂


Good morning...

"Maybe the journey isn't about
becoming anything.

Maybe it's about unbecoming
everything that isn't really you, so
that you can be who you were meant
to be in the first place."

-Paulo Coelho


Friday Night "Senior" Lights
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Empowerment comes not from asking permission, but from building systems where each person holds the key to their own freedom.


Walls of Silence- Ode to Ross...

A man in shadows, bound by chains,
For roads he paved beyond their reins.
A dream of freedom, wild and wide,
Now buried deep where hope can’t hide.

For others walk where he once stood,
Yet he alone bears blame for good.
A voice unheard, a sentence steep,
The cost of daring dreams that leap.

Let mercy find him, clear the night,
And open doors to set it right.


Walls of Silence

A man in shadows, bound by chains,
For roads he paved beyond their reins.
A dream of freedom, wild and wide,
Now buried deep where hope can’t hide.

For others walk where he once stood,
Yet he alone bears blame for good.
A voice unheard, a sentence steep,
The cost of daring dreams that leap.

Let mercy find him, clear the night,
And open doors to set it right.


When the official story is repeated everywhere, the real questions lie in what's being left out!


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Leaders & Managers....

There is no greater myth in managing a team or company than believing financial compensation is a sufficient incentive to engage and retain top talent and drive high performance.


Good morning...

It matters less what our circumstances are in life or what we have. What matters far more is how we choose to evaluate and react to our circumstances in life. We could be happy in nearly any circumstance if we just got our attitude right!


Morning Maria


nostr:nprofile1qqs9pk20ctv9srrg9vr354p03v0rrgsqkpggh2u45va77zz4mu5p6ccpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz9thwden5te0dehhxarj9ehhsarj9ejx2a30qyg8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnddakj7xph5zr thought you might like this poem I shared with Odell yesterday:

Decentralization's Dream

No single throne, no crown to claim,
A thousand voices, none the same.
In scattered nodes, the power lies,
Beyond the reach of watchful eyes.

A network vast, where all can stand,
No master’s rule, just code’s command.
In every hand, a piece, a say—
A world rebuilt in its own way.


Wow this guy understands bitcoin and the threat of a CBDC!:

https://youtu.be/z0BEQevMJik?si=rpgKMI-FjScx5LeR


To acknowledge and celebrate the white paper anniversary i wanted to share a tip of the hat to Satoshi:

Ode to Satoshi

In shadows cast, a coder's spark,
Satoshi came and left his mark.
With cryptic words, a silent birth,
A digital coin to change the earth.

A vision born of loss and trust,
To shift the power, fair and just.
No name, no face, just code as creed—
A fleeting ghost, yet world’s new seed.


Good morning Maria!


Good morning...

Life isn't about money. It's about people, commitment, loyalty and relationships. In the end we won't be measured by our bank account, sales numbers or wins and losses but by the difference we made in people's lives... and we make a difference through relationships.


A poem for nostr:nprofile1qqsqfjg4mth7uwp307nng3z2em3ep2pxnljczzezg8j7dhf58ha7ejgpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ex2mrfw3jhxtn0wfnszynhwden5te0wahhgtn4w3ux7tn0dejszxthwden5te0wdjkuerfwshxummnvekxzun99e3k7mgrcp7e2

Decentralization's Dream

No single throne, no crown to claim,
A thousand voices, none the same.
In scattered nodes, the power lies,
Beyond the reach of watchful eyes.

A network vast, where all can stand,
No master’s rule, just code’s command.
In every hand, a piece, a say—
A world rebuilt in its own way.


"Gold is money, everything else is credit."

-JP Morgan, The panic of 1907


Do good because it matters, not because it gets noticed.


Love it man! Preston got me into Bitcoin back in early 2020. So grateful 🙏


This guy gets super excited when there's an empty peanut butter container 🐕 https://image.nostr.build/d8c4b9766b1b7eaa9eaa48bc2bfc193d392fd886164c1a1998b974d311dc1094.jpg


This $MSTR thing might just catch on. Obviously buy $Bitcoin if you can but with money tied up in IRA's....

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-30/microstrategy-outgaining-nvidia-obscures-rising-concern-over-stock-premium


Thanks same to you!


Whoa, where is that? Looks amazing!


Good morning!

A reminder to all of us parents today...Praise your child explicitly for how capable they are of learning rather than telling them how smart they are. The notion that effort is a bad thing is one of the worst beliefs that anyone can have.


That looks so peaceful 🙂


Congratulations  👏


Amen to this!
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Good morning....Mahatma Gandhi once said, An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.


Zapping 500 sats to the first 50 people who boost this note
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Hope you've all been paying attention...
$MSTR + all the miners. Let's go!


I question the worth of any group that would consider me worthy.


"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."

- George Orwell


Love and appreciate your parents. We are so busy growing up; we forget they are also growing old.

Weekly reminder.... Call them today if you still can.


"I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared.... To preserve our independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.... We must make our choice between economy and liberty or profusion and servitude...."

-Th. Jefferson


Romans 15:13 (NIV)
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Encouragement: Trusting in God can bring you joy and peace, and fill you with hope, even when things are tough.


Good morning Maria! Have a great day!


Good morning....if you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down. You got one life to live so make it meaningful.


Yes but he can't get his head inside the glass shower door so he waits patiently in front of the nearby sink 🙂


That looks awesome!


One of my favorite reads of all time....great choice!


💯% https://image.nostr.build/f01d74fe6cb588b29a5ae538606b48ed3546213ba2dad0203d2bbf58ab0469b1.jpg


Relationships are harder now because conversations become texting, arguments become phone calls, and feelings become status updates.


Football Friday...lets get after it!
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"HODL Yourself" to tune of Eminem's Lose  Yourself

Yo, the blocks are mined, time's ticking, Satoshi's vision
A decentralized system, that's the mission
Peer-to-peer, no middlemen in position
But there’s only one shot to make a decision
They said it's fake, called it a bubble ready to break
But now we’re seeing mass adoption at stake
Digital gold, man, the world's awake
Banks shook, 'cause this isn't theirs to take

Price rising fast, don't let it slip past
Do you sell now, or hold and outlast?
FOMO hits you like a storm that’s fierce
But trust the whitepaper, make your future clear

(Chorus)
You better HODL yourself to the moment, it’s now
Satoshi’s code, yo, the world’s breaking out
You only get one shot, don’t let it go down
This is your chance to win, no backing out
HODL yourself to the moment, it’s now
Satoshi’s gone, but the vision’s around
You only get one shot, don’t let it go down
Don’t sell too soon, or you’re losing out


Good morning Maria!


Good morning...

Let's stop telling people why they can’t do something and show them how they can. True leadership is about helping people reach places they didn’t know they could go.

Let's crush it today!


It's one of those days where your friends, who you consistently peppered about #bitcoin, start texting and calling about when they should get in since they didn't listen at $10k, $20k, $30k, etc...time to breake deep and show some empathy 🙂


Good morning....half of your beauty comes from the way you speak and treat people.


Yep! https://image.nostr.build/ca15baab7bc7ac14f43dff7f889ab0a37374d1d935d85c29525274daeb2cdce6.jpg


Good morning!

https://image.nostr.build/87b4d761ef6a494c256b6c287bba21c0163b4e44ffd8e9a345918a94b6c699ba.jpg


Sounds like someone didn't buy $MSTR back in 2020 when others of us did 🤑


Walk away from people
who put you down.

Walk away from fights
that will never be solved.

Walk away from trying to
please people who wlill
never see your worth.

The more you walk away
from things that poison your
soul, the healthier you will be.


Good morning!

Making someone feel seen, heard, and understood us the loudest way to love them.

Let's lean in today.


It's a great day to be a bitcoiner!
You guys are #winning 🙂


Good morning....never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.

Let's have a blessed Sunday!


Big show in Charlotte tonight! Let's go
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Good morning....the more you help other people become successful, the more success finds you.

Share your knowledge with others.


Friday night lights...let's get after it!
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Haha my IRA account highly disagrees 🙂


$MSTR flexing it's muscles today...let's go!


It's about time for the bitcoin mining stocks to start absolutely ripping.
#cifr #iren #clsk let's go!


The art of buying and holding #bitcoin
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Something to keep in mind today...we hurt our own feelings by thinking we mean more to people than we really do.


Make Dads Great Again! https://image.nostr.build/2ee0da912d60f24b8117d6d54f59a8a8008a8bee34f2ba07d66c2b3afdcf4b5d.jpg


My office mate 🙂
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Intentionally smile more today and I'll almost guguarantee you'll see things through a more positive lens.


Good morning....When you stop
chasing approval, you start attracting
respect.


Depends on what YOU want out of your investments. If you have money tied up in an IRA or 401k and your not looking to get popped for pulling it out early, I can't understand why pivoting to $mstr isn't the smart move. I've been holding it since 2020 and glad I've had it!

If someone doesn't want a 401k or IRA and ONLY wants bitcoin, I can get that but bitcoin wasn't around when many of us started investing in these programs.

I like my portfolio quite a bit that includes BTC, MSTR, and quite a miners.


That's a very good point and almost a certainly in my opinion.


The goal is simple...be better than yesterday


Dude is convinced pool season in the south is not over!
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Good morning....always believe that what is coming is better than what is gone.


Let's get after it....Friday Night Lights https://image.nostr.build/bec8efcbc5e9662758aa75b79074f1cee1f4c13617fc1bba27987df2cea9a76a.jpg


Cheers to my fellow $mstr bulls. Today was a great day 😀


Those who bought the dip yesterday are the real winners 🏆


Black Crowes crushing it tonight in Durham
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It's a great day to buy $bitcoin!


The Real Satoshi...

Secure
Anonymous
Trustless
Open-source
Self-sustaining
Hardcoded
Innovator


"The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are" — Jim Morrison


Good morning....stop doubting yourself.
Work hard and make it happen!


If you have money tied up in a 401k or an IRA and don't own Microstrategy, I don't know what in the world you're thinking right now. #MSTR


It takes grace to remind kind in cruel situations


Good morning!


Good morning Connie!


Good morning.

If you want some relief today..."Eat that Frog"

Do that one thing that you've avoided for too long. The activity, the conversation, the phone call, etc. Stop stressing over it address "it" first thing this morning. It can be extremely freeing.


"Possession is nine-tenths of the law."
- Old English proverb


Bitcoin mining is the competitive race to solve cryptographic puzzles, validate transactions, and maintain the integrity of the blockchain, with successful miners receiving bitcoin in return.

Short slogan could be..."Powering the Future, One Block at a Time."


Yep, speech bound by both sides- different colors, same chains


Stand up for what is right even if you stand alone!


Holy smokes thats really sad!


Influence beyond borders and command beyond limits


Good morning

You get tested the most when it's time for you to elevate...do not break!


Love and appreciate your parents. We are so busy growing up; we forget they are also growing old.

Weekly reminder.... Call them and check on them if you still can.


Good morning....go the extra mile, its never crowded!.


"Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping tom to install your window blinds.” – John Perry Barlow,


Friday night lights again...let's get after it!
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Good morning!

For those struggling please remember, one day, you will tell people how you pulled yourself out of the ocean when you couldn't even swim....Don't you dare give up on yourself!


To the Moon and Beyond...Bitcoin's Galactic Fiture


Sometimes your value isn't seen until your absence is felt.

Good morning!


Good morning!

Personal goal for the day...to be the light for someone who's struggling in this dark world.
Kindness matters


May we all have the courage to know and understand the uncomfortable truth. https://image.nostr.build/a3708a8cbb8bdfda2939a54d408fc26ee6daecdf08d049437d16668065faf0c8.jpg


No doubt! I'm in the building materials industry and we will 100% be impacted on things like plywood, cabinets, etc. Material will become scarce and prices will certainly go up. Guaranteed!


Maybe you're not wasting your time. Maybe this arbitrary number is really your goal and you simply planning out how to reach it! 🙂


Good morning!


Good morning to you all.

Hoping for an amazing day for each one of you!


Don't mistake temptation with condemnation.


Amen!

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Wow these are really good...well done!


Have a great day, Maria


Practice active listening. Once you learn to listen with the intent to understand and not respond, it changes everything.


Good morning....be kind to unkind people, they need it the most.


A lion does not concern himself with the opinion of sheep.


If they are truly lonely I could wrap my head around the attention piece. People freaking love attention...many crave it as much as anything. Probably depends on "what they are doing."


Good morning.

If it's important to you, you'll find a way. If it's.not you'll find an excuse.


No offense 🙂 but probably not...especially if you're like me.


Great point! Thanks for sharing your insight.  Hope all is well with you.


When people online or in person make comments about #bitcoin that we know are wrong if we truly want to help it's best we don't call them clowns or tell them how poor they will be. People inherently don't like being put down or called stupid. HELP them understand. It takes patience but we need to be more encouraging even in the midst ignorance.


This podcast hosted by nostr:nprofile1qqsg2zqd8wkhpnxu6lm5c2dyfa2mhpwte57apjae2ldp6g2mmwf3ypqpzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue072pqvg with nostr:nprofile1qqs9pk20ctv9srrg9vr354p03v0rrgsqkpggh2u45va77zz4mu5p6ccpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszrnhwden5te009skyafwd4jj7qgswaehxw309ahx7um5wghx6mmd9ux0xprj is so good! Preston did a great job of helping "dumb it down" for me 🙂

My favorite quote from Calle was not all of the intellectual insight he was sharing but this..."Trust me bro I'm from KPMG" 😂

A must listen!

We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network | BTC201: eCash on Bitcoin & Nostr w/ Calle from Cashu (Bitcoin Podcast) on Podbean, check it out! https://www.podbean.com/ea/dir-ifg4r-212927a6


Good morning!

to hate...is an easy, lazy thing
but to love takes strength everyone has
but not all are willing to practice


Resentful souls draw the drapes and purposefully block out the sunshine.


Raising kids is the single hardest job in the world.


Good morning...

Small circle Private life. Happy heart. Clear mind Peaceful life.


Your smile is your logo. your personality is your business card. and the way you make others feel is your trademark.

Be kind!


Being content with what you have and not wanting what everyone else has almost feels like a superpower these days. It sure does reduce anxiety and stress from what I've experienced.

Also, just buy #bitcoin 🙂

Oh and good morning!


Good morning....

Life is not about being rich, being popular, being highly educated or being perfect. It's about being real, humble, and kind.


A simple rule of life....if you don't lie, you don't have to worry about being caught in a lie.


Good morning!

Today, focus on improving yourself, not proving yourself.


Good morning...

Pay attention to who you're with when you feel your best


Friday night lights...here we go again

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Oh boy...BlackRock's Spot #Bitcoin ETF Receives Options Approval from SEC

https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1837239522960232684?t=_zYMhgIhUL--4UVL3Xfxnw&s=19


Me speaking with all of my finance bro friends at the neighborhood cookout
#gotbitcoin https://image.nostr.build/c24d8b1d40bcbc114703e28956d3393762fd0d4f3fb9c763bcdc44a731b8702b.jpg


What a great example!


Good morning to you, Maria!


Good morning!

Before your next conversation, think about what the other people in the conversation value.


Actions prove who someone is, words just prove who they pretend to be.


All very solid adds 👌


Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
-Proverbs 21:21 (Solomon)


Thanks...I didn't appreciate it enough while I was in college there but really do now.


Almost forgot about Poe while I was at UVA this weekend. Pretty cool history here of his time in Charlottesville https://image.nostr.build/2d2b6f9df3ffd796f3179376ff3b94a5c07ceb8ee746719b14dc3b5173a0a01e.jpg

Quoth the Raven, Nevermore....


#bitcoin is for winners


Good morning!

Be the reason someone smiles today 🙂


No one has ever become poor from giving.


Good morning!

Today is the day You have made let us rejoice and be glad in it.


Back at my old college stomping grounds...University of Virginia
The Rotonda pictured
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For real!
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Good morning Maria!


Good morning!

Let's show up with a purpose today.

You are the greatest project you'll ever work on. Restart Reset. Refocus. As many times as you need.


Here we go again. Friday night lights!
Touch some grass...
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I saw Pantera open for Slayer way back in the day as well 😀


Yep that poor guy had some serious issues....mental and physical

I enjoyed their music for sure, but I preferred  Alice in Chains over everyone during that time


I saw Nirvana at William and Mary Hall in VA in Nov of 93, one of their last US dates. The Breeders opened for them and were great.
Funny enough, they didn't even play Smells Like Teen Spirit


Gratitude is the easiest and most powerful way to transform your life. Become truly grateful, and you will magnetize everything you need.


Saylor just bought another 18,300 #Bitcoin 's
Maybe a good time to grab a little more while we still can!

https://www.microstrategy.com/press/microstrategy-acquires-18300-btc-achieves-btc-yield-of-4-qtd-17-ytd-now-holds-244800-btc


K - Kind-hearted
I - Inspiring
N - Nurturing
D - Dependable
N - Neighborly
E - Empathetic
S - Supportive
S - Selfless

Matters!


Good morning!


It's all fun and games till the $58k gang becomes the $158k gang. That's when we'll really see how exciting the memes are....got #Bitcoin?


Yep!
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Back in my triathlon racing days 🙂
Just reminiscing today
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Hope you catch a few good ones!


One of my favorites is....egregious 🙂


Morning Maria!


Good morning to you all.

Let's prove the naysayers wrong today. Believe in yourself and your worth! Go get it.


Yes sir! It isn't always easy. And you're self belief has to be greater than everyone else's doubts!


Ill take....what happens to me if I eat shrooms for $1000, please Alex.


The world could use more people like you. We'll done mom 👏


One of toughest but also one of the most important aspects of any healthy relationship is learning to put the other person's needs before your own. Try it intentionally for a day and see how hard it truly is....would love to hear how it goes


If people put the time and passion in things they truly love instead of trying to debate their political position with strangers on social media, who knows what kind of great ideas,, creative thinking, or even inventions we would have.


Good morning to you all!

For anyone that was directly impacted by 9/11, but heart goes out to you and your family today. I hope you seek and find peace and happiness after such a tragedy even after 23 years. God bless you.


Putin for the win!


El Salvador sounds better and better after any of these debates.


I'm a fan of this simplistic idea...
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Haha 😄


Yep! Not easy to train your mind to think this way, but when you master this "skill", it really is a game changer.


Spoiler alert....The winner of the presidential debate tonight will ultimately be #Bitcoin


I know a few folks who still owe me an apology or two for this...


Good morning Maria!


Good morning...

Be careful. Someone who is confused about what they want can cause you to become confused about what you're worth.


Can we make building others up the new normal? There is way too much tearing down of each other than this world needs. Kindness matters.


Well done Sir! We appreciate your efforts.


Humility
Passion
Unity
Servanthood
Thankfulness

Five solid pillars in life


A wise man once said nothing...


Hope you do as well 🙂


Satoshi's Whisper

In lines of code, a secret spun,
A quiet change, a rising sun.
No face, no name, just shadows flow,
Yet through the world, your vision grows.

A seed was sown in cyberspace,
A currency, no central place.
You vanished then, without a trace,
But left the world a brand-new pace.


Good morning and happy Monday. Let's go get it today...

The road to success is never smooth. Rest when you must, but always rise with more fire.


haha I heat ya!


"Those who are able to see beyond the shadows and lies of their culture will never be understood, let alone believed by the masses."

 -Plato


Have a great day!


One of these days he'd gonna add #Bitcoin to his company's balance sheet and it's likely going to be massive, even compared to Saylor.


Good morning...appreciate you all!

We is better than me
Friendship is God's answer to hardship


Happy Birthday to you Maria!


Good morning


Pressure is a privilege. It means things are expected of you. Don't settle for less!


Dude talked his way into the pool
#finndog
https://image.nostr.build/cf4e64a0e77f205dac9d216cff4d0fb940bf468464b6d7c3ac34a5d9a9d81894.jpg


"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".

-Th. Jefferson


Wow that looks amazing!


Ol' Charles better hope he's right.


Fantastic assessment!


People driving slow in the left lane bothers me more than it should 😒


Love this!


Hope you have a great day!


Brother this is an amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing it. God bless you 🙏


That looks amazing!


That's amazing!


Good morning. Hope it's a great Saturday!


Good morning. Let us all remember....

No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Integrity is everything


Been a while since I've seent that worm 😫


Believe in yourself! Your self confidence must be greater than everyone else's doubts. Let's crush it!


Hmmm...that's interesting. I actually find it to be the opposite for me. I guess that's why we are all different to make us all whole 🙂


Yes, until the good people finally devide they've had enough....


Sky update
https://image.nostr.build/3622197f6afea0711aa5629cf4458294de2105ceac212dd10b566dadbbe26017.jpg


Friday night lights....let's go!
https://image.nostr.build/354adc5dd6ca2bcc69140db1d5682ee0dc060f5a557fdd54cc1e3651e4a720f8.jpg


Who wants to play?
https://image.nostr.build/c11bb5f50f27d778211564ceaf7e9497a75db6928e5ad20eda76c25896fe2c6b.jpg


Great point!


Carl! Looks like he's enjoying himself 🙂


Completely agree!


The bad stuff tastes good oftentimes
Ps- I eat pretty healthy myself 😉


Whoa that looks incredible. Where is this?
Love some cab myself.


"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."

Martin Niemöller -  "First They Came"


Love and appreciate your parents. We are so busy growing up; we forget they are also growing old.

Weekly reminder.... Call them today if you still can. Don't wait.


Hope to see more Real Estate Investors in Nostr sooner than later nostr:npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z nostr:npub1v5k43t905yz6lpr4crlgq2d99e7ahsehk27eex9mz7s3rhzvmesqum8rd9  https://youtu.be/EzOgaYuWYu0?si=CZAP0r3rn4D1cMH9


Good morning!


Absolutely...have a great day!


Good morning!

Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.

-Socrates


That infinity pool looks sick with that view behind it!


That is an amazing song though 🙂


Excited to wake up from this nightmare at $56k and celebrate rainbows and butterflies again at $58k tomorrow morning!
#bitcoin


Straight 🔥


nostr:nprofile1qqsfhsknfhw6s0v59g0a6d48fple4tk8grdjf6newvkepcur6xwjjjqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszymhwden5te0wp6hyurvv4cxzeewv4ej7qgwwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkctch3mnpr
How did it do for a novice? 😃


Haha thanks


I do the same with my dog 🙂


I consider this "cooking" since I don't cook a lot 🙂
https://image.nostr.build/f82afcb119a47ae6418b1fa72d01e7b190b97a99bc25d1d2b897109dc1906159.jpg


Just realized I haven't been on Twitter once today....feels good 😳


Thank you 😊 🙏


Pure ignorance question on my part....when I click on Relays under my profile and I see the option to add 10 or12 for example, how do you decide which ones to add? Is it even necessary? Again, sorry for the remedial question 😅


Appreciate the insight!


Wait wasn't there just a zapathon a week or so ago? Is this a weekly deal now?


Great point


Sometimes in life you are faced with a major decision. Today I'm stuck in the ultimate dilemma... do I chase the stick, or do I chase the ball?  #finndog https://image.nostr.build/c6818f8f849640cdc427903eb58880d795a49eb3207de95c9735bf3f097b9beb.jpg


Redskins...Commanders
I had no choice as my parents were huge Redskin fans since I was a baby 😔


Must be nice to have a qb that good!


No doubt!


That's awesome! That place sounds so loud on tv!!


Not going but a huge Washington fan. How about you?

Pumped for the season for sure!


That's so cool! Congratulations


My teenager's library
What choice did she really have 🙂 https://image.nostr.build/d08a97bd8d391981db28337b8f436fa7debac832cc673cf54c2da437dcce88c0.jpg


Amen to that brother!


Hit em straight!


I'm a bitcoiner 💪 love it!


What time should we arrive? 🙂


We need a market update from nostr:nprofile1qqsw4v882mfjhq9u63j08kzyhqzqxqc8tgf740p4nxnk9jdv02u37ncpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9uju6mpd4czuumfw3jsz9nhwden5te0wfjkccte9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wsq3yamnwvaz7tmsw4e8qmr9wpskwtn9wvql3tqm (please 🙂) after the jobs report today and the yield curve steepening, fed rate cuts on the horizon....what happens next?


Appreciate that!


"To Educate a Man in Mind And Not in Morals is to Educate a Menace to Society."

 -Theodore Roosevelt


I realize the need to grow #nostr and I see a lot of folks encouraging others on X to shift over....which is great.

However, we should all keep in mind the reason a lot of us left and that we are also welcoming back in much of that negativity and excess.

I'm all for different viewpoints and perspectives, as well as accepting people as they are. I strive to have the mentality that "you belong here."  But I also find myself quickly leaving X for my own well being and sanity at times. Let's hope we get the best they have to offer.


Happt to chat football anytime man 🙂


And stubborn


Fantastic framework and insight!


I was wondering the same. All we can say at this point is "Thanks!"


Thanks so much! I'm a huge fan of Jeff's work as well so I'll start studying up.

Appreciate your guidance here.


Good morning...

Do we really know what we're capable of until we try it? Don't let the naysayers hold you back from your dreams. Let's crush it today!


Congratulations and well done 👏


I'm a bit of a novice here...am I beyond pulling this off or is there maybe a solid tutorial I could follow on YouTube or elsewhere? I'm interested just not sure how to move forward.


People/couples who open their homes and become foster parents are freaking heroes!


The Cryptanalysis of the Purple Code -1940

Context: The Japanese diplomatic cipher, known as the Purple Code, was used during World War II for encrypting messages between Japan and its embassies.

Feat: U.S. cryptanalysts, including William Friedman, successfully broke the Purple Code without ever seeing the machine that generated it. This breakthrough allowed the U.S. to read Japanese diplomatic messages throughout the war, providing crucial intelligence.


I'm following your journey.....and hoping you make it 🙂

I'd help if I could


Glad you're working on the kinks so you van help me later 😉


Sad but true...

"People settle for a level of despair they can tolerate and call it happiness

 - Søren Kierkegaard


I'm on the 4th episode of "The Gentlemen" on Netflix....this show is absolute insanity!


Gotta love the #bitcoin currency option in excel!

https://image.nostr.build/b17c7836859d46b0ee87a34691cd61b99988375f943062df8d69eb38fde83f21.jpg


Yep! 🙂


Someone's been listening to Bad Religion?


Absolutely brutal to put yourself in that situation! Thanks for sharing.


Whoa that looks amazing!


good with espn or yahoo


I'm in if you have openings


#nostrdadjoke

Why did the nostr user bring a key to a social gathering?

Because they wanted to unlock the conversation and relay some good vibes!


Amen to that brother! Keep up the great work! Parenting isn't easy but it is fulfilling. I also have taken a way lessons in both kindness and patience that have made me a better person (and father).


Good morning nostr peeps...

Let's blaze a trail today!


Yep! Something like this...

Lazy people do a little work and think they should be winning.

Winners work as hard as possible and still worry if they're being lazy.

-Lewis Carolla


Simple rule in life: If you wouldn't like it done to you, don't do it to others.

It really is that simple!


Who can put a beat to these bars 😀

I'm on Nostr, where the data flow's free,
No central server, just you and me,
Censorship-proof, can’t silence the voice,
Decentralized, we got the choice.

Jack backed it up, Snowden gave it props,
Bitcoin tipping, taking it to the top,
Relays spread the word, ain't no block in sight,
Nostr's the future, shining bright.


Things smart people say for $1000, Alex 😉


Amen to that! Solid advice.


Amen to this!

"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

 - Sun Tzu


Love this perspective on it. Solid advice 😉


Amen brother!


Whoa that looks amazing! Well done.


Wow that looks delicious!


Interesting viewpoint and one that i think is very accurate. Great point!


Amen! Well said.


Welcome to crazy town. Man people are brainwashed beyond repair.


I wouldn't say people don't understand this but most people really struggle with the skill of true empathy....the ability to understand another person's perspective. When you have it, it is an absolute game changer for relationships and life I'm general.


Whoa that's incredible!


Those folks with the insane ability to do lighting speed (mental) mathematical calculations.


Bitcoin...build your future, one Satoshi at a time.

Let's make it happen!


That's amazing!
I forgot about the numbered options I'm the background  😂


Absolutely completely forgot about that haha. They were so good at it as well!


Im pretty sure I was in that same line 🙂


"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time"

Redemption Song- Bob Marley


Great advice. Appreciate you man!


That's an interesting take and likely very true
Is there a lesson to be learned for the "newer" stackers other than just #hodl?
What do you think led to their mistakes?

And, yea 100% they are winning!


I gotta believe it's way more than I would ever know!  Appreciate your efforts for trying to figure it out man.


What would make the prioritization difficult?

Seriously curious as I would inherently think that the most frequent issues raised would be the highest priority. The quantity of zaps shouldn't matter it should be the quantity of times each respective issue is brought up.


Time for my favorite sweatshirt 🙂
https://image.nostr.build/75c7eaf373716e2f116d445ea97cffdec9e983cd457d2a7d8dd3f2fd27b845e8.jpg


Good morning! Hope you're doing fantastic this morning.


100%

In simplicity, we find life's deepest joys, and in decentralization, we discover true independence!


That's gorgeous!


Is there ANYTHING you miss from the other platforms?

Is it awesome because you find the interactions to be much more fulfilling than the "stuff" you read on other sites?

Maybe it's just the simplicity of #nostr?


Sometimes what we think is adding value to our lives is actually making us much worse than we realize (and at times, before it's too late).

Simplicity wins.


Well done 💪


Amen brother!


Looks like actual conversations happening in person....you love to see it!


gm to you Maria


"The value of life is not in its duration, but in its donation. You are not important because of how long you live, you are important because of how effective you live."

-Myles Munroe


Good morning. Just reached 100 followers....Thank you to those who've reached out to connect.

Let's crush it today!


Yea sir!


Good morning...great insight!


Good morning


Is that what's for dinner?


Thanks for speaking the truth, brother!

I sent this to my kids the other day as as they started their first day of school this year:

Remember....be kind to everyone!

Give other kids random compliments and expect nothing in return.

Say "hi" to the kid in the corner or the girl sitting by herself.

You have no idea what others are going through so just assume it's something and maybe by just saying hi, smiling, and acknowledging them it will make them feel some sense of worth and appreciation.

I love you...have a great day!


"I was wrong" & "I'm sorry"

You MUST be able to say these two things when the situation calls for it.

Don't let your relationships go unfulfilled because of your own pride.


Usually much more important than the answers...great point!


Good morning to you all.

Hoping for an amazing day for each one of you!


gm to you as well


Luxury lurker


Absolutely 💯


#Finndog when he was just a little guy 🙂

https://m.primal.net/KXsj.jpg


Smith Mountain Lake, VA

https://m.primal.net/KXgW.jpg


#Finndog loves swimming at the lake! https://image.nostr.build/0cddd3fc9bde5635fdd9a617717879a9954918c497d8438ec3607fb8a30d6c7a.jpg


Haha great point!


I love that it a play on that. You can tell I haven't been around forever 🙃


Hope the waves were solid!

Btw I'm not sure who's who but someone looks a lot like Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High 😀


I saw these guys open up for Pantera in like 1991. It was an unreal show!


So good!


Looks like a blast!


Sheer ignorance on my part, how do you "run" it?


Very insightful, Lyn.

Thank you and GM


Good morning...I hope you WIN today!

Lazy people do a little work and think they should be winning.

Winners work as hard as possible and still worry if they're being lazy.

-Lewis Carolla


We all know these conversations.... they are rare and certainly memorable. Hope it's all positive for you man.

Makes me miss my dad. I can chalk up 2-3 with him that greatly impacted my life.


Spot on 😂


Well well well, if it isn't the bridge
I said I'd cross when I came to it


That looks amazing!


I think I sped around the roller skating rink to  that song! 80s kids 🙂


Are you basing this on a monkeypox "outbreak" in less than 2 weeks? 🙃


GM to you! Afternoon already over here on the East Coast


alt To the workout warriors....I know you understand!


GM Mel


I asked ChatGPT to write me a poem about #nostr just to see what it would spit out. It crushed it! 🙂

In the realm where freedom reigns,
No central chains, no hidden gains.
A whisper sent on winds so wide,
Through relays far, where none can hide.

Keys unlock the doors we seek,
In cryptic codes, our voices speak.
No single gate to guard the way,
A network built for what we say.

Ideas flow like rivers free,
From node to node, like roots of trees.
In Nostr’s world, we find our space,
A place where none can be erased.

#nostrpoem


It's an obligation at this point the minute the number 58 flashes on the screen.

Let's go!


All in on some college football! Had a couple good games last night as well.


A person who trusts no one now, once
trusted someone too much.


For anyone in a management role or a hiring manager in leadership, the question/comment below is one I use at the end of some of my most important interviews:

I'll say...."I'm just not sure you're ready for this role."

Sit back and listen to how they respond.

The ones unsure of themselves will fold.
The winners fight back every time.

I want to hire winners!


Appreciate you sharing this.


Fin to the face?


Good morning


Good morning!

Let's show up with a purpose today.

You are the greatest project you'll ever work on. Restart Reset. Refocus. As many times as you need.


If it doesn't bring you love, peace or positive energy, stop engaging with it.
 ‣ Simple as that


I had never heard of it. I did some research and it's amazing! Only a 16 hour flight from North Carolina 🙃


That's so true. Thanks for sharing!


My big takeaway from the #zapathon, no one mentioned Twitter/ X ....a nice reprieve


Simon and Cornfunkel


Hope you catch some nice waves!

Throw some pics up.


It's great day to be great 🙂


Am I crazy thinking there is some large entity put there, ie. Blackrock, manipulating the price of #Bitcoin every day? I've only been in this space since 2020 but I don't recall this consistency in the price retrace.


Anybody else's dog lay like this?
#finndog
https://image.nostr.build/11668403b44f51f06fcb5bb2bd200fd545745f53e32cde21c094a1171193c481.jpg

alt Anybody else's dog lay like this?
#finndog


THAT'S the explanation I've been looking for!


Good point 😉


My feelings about nostr since joining last month summed up by James Taylor 😀

You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I'll come runnin'
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend

James Taylor- "You've Got A Friend"


Schrodinger's cat walks into a bar. And doesn't.


Appreciate all of the seasoned notriches showing us newbies the ropes.

It's been a great 1 month for me so far!


Easy enough thank you!


Is the goal of #zapathon to just zap as many folks as I can? Maybe posts I really like(d)?


Appreciate the insight!


The $58k Phantom Cartel showing up out here again today. These guys are relentless


Let's go!


Great idea....How does it work?


Teachers, lawyers, military and defense personnel, social workers, compliance officers, public health officials all come to mind


Hey I saw something just this week where this guy interviewed and recorded his daughter every single year the day before the first day of shcool, starting with preschool and ending her senior year of HS. He played  them all in a loop back to back.

If given the chance, I would do this again in a heartbeat. It was really neat to watch.


The Birthday Paradox...

In a group of just 23 people, there's a better than even chance (about 50.7%) that two people share the same birthday.

In a group of 70 people, there is a 99.9% chance that at least 2 people share the same birthday.

Pretty wild!


Yep....I feel like I'm still owed a few apologies 😕


Liberty as in Liberty University?


Appreciate that!


Great point!


Music is what feelings sound like


Message I sent to my kids as they started school back this week:

Remember....be kind to everyone!

Give other kids random compliments and expect nothing in return.

Say "hi" to the kid in the corner or the girl sitting by herself.

You have no idea what others are going through so just assume it's something and maybe by just saying hi, smiling, and acknowledging them it will make them feel some sense of worth and appreciation.

I love you...have a great day!


Bro....Congrats!

I have 3 girls and there is nothing more fulfilling in life than being a father.

Again, congratulations to you both!


Good morning....

Let's prove thr naysayers wrong today. Believe in yourself and your worth!


Amazing view!


Appreciate you sharing!


"Free speech is my right to say what you don't want to hear."

-George Orwell


We shall hold tight!


People who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt those who are doing it.

Let's go get it!


For me that WAS the internet itself 🙂


The benefits and "problems" in having a home gym 🙂

https://m.primal.net/KSNe.jpg


Wait till tomorrow 🙂


That's gorgeous!


Bro if I had any idea what you just said, I'm certainl I'd be all in 🙃


Man ive been saying this as well. Not only Saylor but the ETFs in the US, Hong Kong, etc. How on earth is the price still down? It's gotta be one of the last great opportunities to get in here.


Whoa that's awesome!


Appreciate the insight man!


Yep...."Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked."

- W Buffet


Good morning and yes 2nd cup on the way here as well 😀


Good morning....

If you're interested you'll do what's convenient; if you're committed, you'll do whatever it takes.

Let's go!


That is very vivid! I don't recall having a dream with that much detail in a long time. Also the time that waking up feels like a relief!


That's sweet!


I didn't have any vivid dreams....at least not vivid enough to recall. I guess we'll have to hear yours 🙂


They were a great band!


Good morning


That's a great visual. Thanks for sharing


It certainly helped me get more connected over the past month.


We are fast approaching the stage of ultimate inversion: the stage where government is free to do as it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission.
 ~ Ayn Rand


A blind man walks into a bar. And a table. And a chair.


First concert you attended?

Me- The Ramones in 1989 at The Boathouse in Norfolk VA


I swear I triggered some sort of #nostr algorithm on X. I just jumped on there for a few minutes to apply to some messages and as I scrolled for a few all I kept seeing was nostr comments. Seriously, it was wild how many there were!


Arrived a month ago and the community has been amazing.


111010 - we are here again Bitcoin


For someone who really us somewhat technologically challenged, I found it to be pretty smooth to setup.

I was using Primal and found it to be super slow on my Android. Someone helped me shift to Amethyst today, and it's remarkably better!

If it helps I just turned 50 and was able to grasp it, but not without nostr:nprofile1qqst3ngp2vedlkm4p90aylpct67nfwyrxhpugpz0upd3aau7qdux8fqpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7czuwfm tutorial on YouTube. That was a big help for me and something anyone getting started should watch.

Lastly,.I usually follow Preston, Lyn, and Jeff Booth's leads so once they were all aboard, that was all I needed to be certain.


I use it and have been for about 3 years. It's undoubtedly gone downhill over the past 18 months imo


I'm a month in but you've zapped me already...thank you


Amen


I know I'm not the only Cipher mining fan on here....solid news here after hours:

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/08/27/2936624/0/en/Cipher-Mining-Announces-Acquisition-of-New-300-MW-Data-Center-Site-in-West-Texas.html?s=09


I look for my phone at times and it's in my hand 😜


Amazing view! Looks like a blast


I just switched to Amethyst on my Android....Holy smokes what an improvement! Appreciate all of those who shared their insight on here as it was super helpful!


If I'm currently using Primal on Android, can I simply download Amethyst and login through nostr there and my same info will populate? Probably a ridiculous question, just  a lack of knowledge on my part.


Ha me too....I thought I triggered some new algorithm when I posted my npub on there yesterday 🙂


Good morning


Amazing writeup man! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and some history as well. It's people like you that helped me get here in 2020. I appreciate you.


ChatGPT's description of #nostr

Nostr, short for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays," is a decentralized protocol designed for creating and interacting with social networks and other types of platforms without relying on centralized servers. Unlike traditional social networks that rely on a central server to store and manage data, Nostr uses a network of relays to distribute content. Each user operates a "client" that connects to multiple relays, where content is published and propagated.

Key Features of Nostr:

Decentralization: There is no single point of failure. Users can post, share, and interact with content across multiple relays.
User Control: Users have more control over their data, as they can choose which relays to publish their content on and which to trust.
Public Key Cryptography: Users are identified by their public keys, and messages or notes are signed by their private keys, ensuring authenticity and integrity.
Resistance to Censorship: Since there are multiple relays and no central authority, it's more difficult to censor or remove content.

Nostr has gained interest among those who prioritize privacy, decentralization, and resistance to censorship in online communication.


Well done man!


Bitcoin only. There is no second best


He really is 🙂


Love and appreciate your parents. We are so busy growing up; we forget they are also growing old.

Weekly reminder.  Call them today if you still can.


The story they have created about you reveals a lot about... them. Be at peace.

 - Dr. Thema Bryant


These folks....The most dangerous liars are those who think they are telling the truth.


#InternationalDogDay

https://m.primal.net/KCoC.jpg


☆Speaking not hosting


FYI...I'm not advocating for X, but nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a is currently hostng a spaces on there. I try to catch all of her content.


I got on here about a month ago and the vibe is so much more chill than X


Good morning.
I hope you win today at whatever it is you hope to achieve!


Flip the script on them and say something like, "It sounds like you've explained what you  don't like about them, now tell me something you admire about them or like about them."

I am a fan of trying to help them change the way they view others. That said, if they prove to me they can't start looking for and finding the goodness in others, I'm wishing them well and moving on.


It's coming....


That's love....at times


Took me a while to get here, but I get it now.
You're 100% right


Bitcoin looking like it's ready to rip up to $68k and leave the $58k gang in the dust


Wow that's look beautiful!


Yep!

The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.”

-George Orwell, 1984


Some talk to you in their free time and some free their time to talk to you.

Learn the difference.


Swimming and tennis balls....nothing more exciting for this boy on a Sunday afternoon

https://m.primal.net/KMrM.jpg
https://m.primal.net/KMrT.jpg


Such an overlooked life hack!


"There is no justification for taking away individuals' freedom in the guise of public safety."

-Th. Jefferson


Let's go! We're here for it.


It's insane and I suppose the longer it continues the more normalized it will become.....unfortunately


Oh dear dad
Can you see me now
I am myself
Like you somehow
I'll ride the wave
Where it takes me
I'll hold the pain
Release me

- Pearl Jam "Release"


The state can be and has often been in the course of history the main source of mischief and disaster.

-Ludwig von Mises


"Evil preaches tolerance until it is dominant, then it tries to silence good."

-Charles J. Chaput


No doubt brother!


To all of the young dad's out there. Save these notes....they'll mean even more later

https://m.primal.net/KLDE.jpg


Can you elaborate? 🙂


It took me a while to understand the need for #Bitcoin and the main reason was because like many others, I didn't understand basic monetary "policy."

My #orangepilling sessions with my friends now  starts with sharing this chapter from nostr:npub1s05p3ha7en49dv8429tkk07nnfa9pcwczkf5x5qrdraqshxdje9sq6eyhe 's book The Price of Tomorrow
More specically this part about the Ponzi Economy. Simplistic but fantastic for those of us without an economics background:

https://m.primal.net/KKqQ.jpg


This is so good....Thank you!


This was fantastic!


Yep!

https://m.primal.net/KKmZ.jpg


A good pilot is compelled to evaluate what's happened, so he can apply what he's learned.

- Viper in Top Gun


This is the goal....“The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.”
George Orwell, 1984


That setup is sick!


This was absolutely 🔥!!


It's a great day to be a #Bitcoiner!


Good morning! And a shout out to people whose kindness isn't a strategy but a way of life.


"Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter."  -Francis Chan, Crazy Love


That's a sweet pic!


No doubt Jack! I worked hard for 52 followers 🙃


Great time to sit back and simply reflect on the awesomeness of #Bitcoin!


Whoa that looks incredible!


It's been such a relief the last few weeks on here since I joined and took a break from X. Ive met some sick new plebs on here already.


Appreciate you Jeff!


Fellow #MSTR holders....we made some $ today 🙂


Man that is so true! Very succinctly put.


Jefferson to Madison in 1799.... "If the states continued to be subject to “abuses” and “violations” by the federal government, then the states would be entitled “to sever ourselves from that union”


Is It Raining Little Flower- Anonymous

 Is it raining, little flower?
    Be glad of rain.
  Too much sun would wither thee,
    ‘Twill shine again.
  The sky is very black, ’tis true,
    But just behind it shines
      The blue.

  Art thou weary, tender heart?
    Be glad of pain;
  In sorrow the sweetest things will grow
    As flowers in the rain.
  God watches and thou wilt have sun
    When clouds their perfect work
      Have done.


Prayer shouldn't be the last resort, it should be our first response.


I heard Dylan on a couple of podcasts and that dude could explain Saylor's strategy almost better than Saylor. Super impressive!


Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines
Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
The time is gone, the song is over, thought I'd something more to say

- Pink Floyd- "Time"


Man appreciate that!


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I tagged you guys simply based on your follower count. Would love your insight here. Heck, there migjt be podasts out there about you guys and im just ignorant of that.

Thanks!


Whoa that's really cool!


I find that people will criticize, people will even sympathize, but they will rarely empathize.

May we all listen with the intent to understand.


#asknostr

I'm not sure who to ask but I love learning about the early history of #Bitcoin. I also love podcasts so was curious if anyone knew of any out there I could listen, to hear from the OG's about their first interactions and when and why they fully got into it. Any cool stories of early meet ups and or famous folks they orange pilled along the way would be fascinating.

Silk Road was obviously entertaining for me to read and listen to, as was Bitcoin Billionaires by Mezrich.

So, anything along those lines or just interviews with the original OGs.


Beautifully written!


The True are not easy to find, but amazing when you find them!

 “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” —George Orwell


Self confidence is the number one asset that separates great leaders from the rest of the pack. Your certainty must be greater than everyone's doubt!


I would love this!


Love and appreciate your parents. We are so busy growing up; we forget they are also growing old.

Weekly reminder for those who still have this opportunity....


Hmmmm.....very good point.


Me too...kinda peaceful to be honest 😌


I think one thing that helped me get "unstuck"  was doing an assessment at my church of my spiritual gifts (they have these online also).

Once I knew that my gifts were centered around discipleship and kids, I found my purpose in middle school ministry.

Often times, our best selves come after a time of struggle and self doubt.. I hope you and your husband find your peace and calling.


Hey man your best bet might be The Fresh Market in Nags Head. Best of luck!


Well said!

Time might be the most precious measure.


It is very difficult to overcome feelings of anger and resentment because someone has wronged you. I hope that anyone experiencing this can somehow find it deep down in their hearts to forgive.

It's not easy, and it's likely preventing you from truly loving others (and yourself) the way they and you deserve.

May you find the strength to set yourself free.

"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you".

-Lewis B. Smedes


Dude is like....can you PLEASE throw my tennis ball!

https://m.primal.net/KCoC.jpg


🙂

Matthew 17:20 “… Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move.


Very true! And, we sure did take a lot of grief for not doing so as well.


I hear you brother, but after 4 years (August 2020) of trying to orange pill my father-in-law, TODAY at the ripe age of 74 he bought .1 #Bitcoin. It was a battle but after showing & explaining just how much less his dollars are  depreciating monthly, he got it! Super pumped! I bought him a hardware wallet to transfer funds and to celebrate 🥳


Well done 👏


20 years from now, the only people who will remember that you worked late are your kids.

Our kids need our presence not our presents.


You only have one life to live. Don't take yourself too seriously, love others, focus on the positive, express gratitude, be empathetic,  and believe in yourself. Today can truly be the start of something new and exciting. Let us be joyful!


Yep!


Slow down, you crazy child. You're so ambitious for a juvenile. But then, if you're so smart, then tell me: Why are you still so afraid? Where's the fire, what's the hurry about? You'd better cool it off before you burn it out. You've got so much to do and only so many hours in a day."

— "Vienna," Billy Joel


I'm two for two 🙂


Giddy up! Looks like a solid choice 👌


If we were blind and had no choice
Would we hate each other by the
tone of our voice?

Anthrax - "Schism"


Whoa....that looks amazing!


Well done! Keep up the hard work.


Best of luck David!


It is not just you sir 😉

"Sometimes the lines between what is real and what is imagined become so blurred, it's impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins."

– Meredith Taylor


Fantastic graphic I saw shared by nostr:npub1cn4t4cd78nm900qc2hhqte5aa8c9njm6qkfzw95tszufwcwtcnsq7g3vle on X. "You need new money"

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Once I did my research in the spring of 2020, which was truly hours upon hours, I was locked in 🤑


Very cool being able to interact on nostr with Bitcoin OG's


I wasn't aware for it in 2013 but after studying it and being on X the past few years, this seems extremely accurate. Wish I could have experienced the very early days!


So do my hands....after grabbing the bottle of syrup my kids just used on their pancakes


This is amazing!


If you have spare cash right now and you're not buying as much #Bitcoin as you can afford, I'd say you're making a big mistake.
Get some more corn 🌽


Welcome Sir


When routine bites hard and ambitions are low
And resentment rides high but emotions won't grow
And we're changing our ways, taking different roads
Then love, love will tear us apart

Love Will Tear Us Apart - Ian Curtis


How many of you are using the #Fold card?

This was last year with Bitcoin around $23k:

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$35,160,349,582,384.67 National Debt as of 5pm yesterday.

A $100 BIllion dollar increase in 2 weeks.

Nothing to worry about here 😌


I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a star
In somebody else's sky
But why
Why
Why can't it be
Why can't it be mine
-Pearl Jam "Black"


It's a modern day miracle


Way too many! I'm here for the yellow squash.😃


I prefer orange 😉


It's a fantastic idea...seriously. Give it a 100% and see what you get, especially if you enjoy it. Looking forward to following your success with it 🙂


3% is the new standard. Time to fire up the printers....


Man that is a SWEET setup!


That's awesome man!
When I meet someone new I like to hit them with something other than work related questions as well. My favorite conversation starter is....What are you truly passionate about?


My guy, Finn, approves of this 🙂

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Another buying opportunity while the big boys continue to load up from the weak hands. Seize the moment! #BTC


thank you!


This episode of The Investor's Podcast with nostr:npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z interviewing Brian and Kelly Estes is really good! The movie is so well done as well.  Ive been sharing this one with all my friends and family.

#godblessBTCfilm
@BTCdocumentary

https://youtu.be/TEJYev9AvtI?si=txVhwjxr-wjZy0U_


yikes!


"A nation is born stoic, and dies epicurean."
- Will Durant


Whoa that's big. Thanks for sharing.


Alice in Chains and I'll put Layne Stanley's vocals on Nutshell up against anyone. That guy could freaking sing!


Looks peaceful to me 🙂


If I could make days last forever
If words could make wishes come true
I'd save every day like a treasure and then
Again, I would spend them with you

- Jim Croce- "Time in a Bottle"


I don't know what that song is but it's fantastic!


I love the idea. Is the assumption that people will not take the time to do it themselves and/or maybe aren't good at it?

I posted this the other day as I believe wholeheartedly in the power of a written note:

Two of my favorite ways to ensure my employees (and others) know I care about them:

1. MMFI -I have this on a small post it note on my laptop. It stands for Make Me Feel Important. That could be a vendor, customer, or an employee. It's just a small, simple reminder to me to encourage others.

2. Two handwritten notes a month to random associates letting them know what they mean to me and the company and how they are making a positive impact on our business.


While I would agree with discipline being  very important, I'd argue that grit is equally or maybe more important.

And, I might be able to convince myself that the two of them are interconnected.... discipline can provide the structure needed to cultivate grit, while grit can keep you motivated to maintain discipline over time.


I'm probably lucky I have a degree in child psychology because my friends with finance degrees seem to have been indoctrinated NOT to understand Bitcoin 🙂


That looks amazing!


Yes! Don't be afraid to take the leap when others hesitate; the best decisions often come from courage in the face of uncertainty (from others).


Bingo!


You're not wrong, we're just jealous it took us over a decade to figure it out. We'll done!


The silent majority are getting louder....


Still so early!


https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-miner-marathon-sell-notes-125001048.html

The #Saylor gameplan starting to play out in real time.


Nothing really new, but what I can't wrap my head around is why many of my friends will say how much they distrust our government (politics), while at the same time, they dont seem to have the understanding or be wiilling to push back of the current financial system (the fed).


FOCUS

F- follow
O- one
C- course
U- until
S- success


That's awesome! I took this one from my front  yard in NC a few weeks ago:

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Amazing use of this "meme"


Somebody is gonna buy these guys.


Very solid perspective! I love this quote about life as well:

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow
 Learn as if you were to live forever."  -Mahatma Gandhi


Happy Birthday! Sounds like you have your priorities in line...great to see. 👏


Thanks so much! Very insightful conversation....I learned a lot.


perfect use of that meme!


Is love so fragile and the heart so hollow?
Shatter with words, impossible to follow
You're saying I'm fragile, I try not to be
I search only for something I can't see
I have my own life
And I am stronger than you know!

- Stevie Nicks; Leather and Lace


It's kinda sad to watch. It reflects the mindset of someone who sees challenges in every situation and expects the worst outcomes as a matter of certainly.


#Saylor has a cheat code and its truly shocking others haven't figured it out yet.


That's awesome. I had a big boy in my side yard last night #countrylife

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Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Saviour


This is God's universe and he does things his way. You may have a better way, but you don't have a universe.
-J Vernon McGee


Haha that's great


The best on the biggest stage! Dude was unconscious.


Who we are is so much more important than what we do.


Announcer- Ita cloudy with a chance of Curries 🙃


It was the best! Just hanging out on a limb or branch with my best pals. Miss the easy days 🙂


And warm sound on your feet 🙂


Weekly reminder to love and appreciate your parents. We are so busy growing up; we forget they are also growing old.


Yep and it's certainly not easy. Good insight man!


Well said! Reminds me of one of my favorite  quotes: "Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything- anger, anxiety, or possessions- we cannot be free." - Thich Nhat Hanh


Also reminds me of a  quote from Jefferson who said, "There is no justification for taking away individuals' freedom in the guise of public safety."


Agreed. And one of their most powerful techniques was explained very eloquently before it came to be:

“The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.”
George Orwell, 1984


Just a matter of time in Q4


Guaranteed life hack to make you happier and more joyful....SMILE a lot!

Sounds simple until you realize how infrequently we do it.


Someone did this at my local Goodwill 😯

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Someone did this at Goodwill 😮

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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mohandas Gandhi


Guaranteed life hack to make you happier and joyful....SMILE a lot!

Sounds simple until you realize how infrequently we do it.


Seeing #MSTR at $130.00 this morning gave me those 2020 vibes again of smash buying in at $147.00 🤑


https://cointelegraph.com/news/morgan-stanley-advisers-officially-pitch-bitcoin-etfs

Giddyup!

#morganstanley jumping in...might wanna get some now


Great insight Lyn.

I share this thought a lot as well after losing my dad in 2020:

Love and appreciate your parents. We are often so busy getting growing up; we forget they are also growing old.


I'm sure I'm not the only one here highly invested in #MSTR & #Bitcoin miners like IREN, CIFR, CLSK, and others. If you have fiat tied up in a 401k or IRA, what are your next best options other than cashing out?... paying a huge penalty, and then buying #Bitcoin outright (which might be a solid answer).


Dont ask, am I great. Ask, am I a servant?
Serve selflessly.


How far are we into the turning now, Lyn? 😬

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Well done Sir!


Grace never seems fair until you need a little.


$SMLR adopting FASB fair value....interesting  for sure


I think the volume after the #MSTR stock split this week could be very interesting.


Lesson of the day for me.....keep some dry powder available for days like today.


Love and appreciate your parents. We are so busy growing up; we forget they are also growing old.


Thanks...btw love your book and your newsletter!


Hi Lyn....question- can the US Fed Reserve cut interest rates anytime they want or do they HAVE to wait until the next meeting? I see Sept being floated around as a certainty now, but if they think it's out of control and the missed badly, why wait?


The term comes from the ancient belief that swans are usually silent but sing beautifully just before they die.

The last hurrah 🙂


That young man looks like an athlete 💪
He's also very lucky to have a mom that cares as much as you. Well done!


Don't chase dollars or success. Decide to make a difference and build meaningful relationships and success will find you.


Free surfing is so fun!


Appreciate the note, man.


Congratulations! Best decision ever. It's easier to live a life of joy, content, and forgiveness knowing Christ sacrificed it all for you and me.


That's so amazing! Congratulations


Absolutely...the ones who try to bring light into the world are generally overrun by all of the darkness out there. Stay strong!


Appreciate those who have supported you, forgive those who have hurt you, help those who need you.


#introductions hello nostr


I just joined 😎 so gonna try that myself and see how it goes.


With all the doom and gloom sentiment the past few days around Bitcoin, I decided to reflect on my own journey and where and when I fully bought into this paradigm shift of Bitcoin.

My real turning point, where I never looked back, was Aug 22 2020 after listening to nostr:npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z Investor's Podcast episode 311. That specific episode was a powerhouse featuring the great minds nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a nostr:npub1s05p3ha7en49dv8429tkk07nnfa9pcwczkf5x5qrdraqshxdje9sq6eyhe and nostr:npub1tccnjexzau3x5ea8c69v047nqfy3xm4w4yl9j788sts0usl87nhsvce6fh

I went back and relistened this past week and there is so much amazing foreshadowing in much of what we are witnessing right now.

Just a quick note to say how much I appreciate you all and certainly have Broken Money and The Price of Tomorrow at the top of my book recommendations for my friends and family 🙂


Great insight.  I also think being able to genutely celebrate other people winning and succeeding in life  is such a powerful way to live.


Joyful people continuously evaluate and improve themselves. Unhappy people continuously evaluate others.


Fathers....our children  need a hero and that hero is you. Let's be present today and make room in our busy schedules to create great memories for them.


First post trying out nostr. I hope everyone is doing fantastic. Let's keep it positive and build each other up, in this world that is desperately trying to tear us apart.


Romans 10:9 / Bitcoin / Surfing & soccer / Leadership development / People don't  care how much you know until they know that you care