We were chronic losers for so long, especially being ancaps. We're used to constantly losing, especially vs the state.
So now we're winning. Not just by a little, but by the biggest fucking margin ever. How the fuck do we process that level of being right in such a short period of time?
I absolutely understand what you're saying about wishing you did more, but you did enough. I am sure that when you spoke to a friend or family member 10+ years ago, you had just as much fire and conviction in your heart then as you do now.
If they didn't see that, or they were too scared to take a risk, then that's on them. Not you. 🤙
I came here for freedom money, not for financial gain. Over the past 12+ years I have watched Bitcoin 12000x vs USD, and it blows my mind every time this happens. Even after all these years. Maybe I still haven't accepting the reality of it all.
Many of us were told over and over that we were making a terrible decision, or that we were idiots for investing in "tulips." Ridiculed and laughed at constantly. Not just by strangers, but by family and friends.
They were wrong.
Not only did we make a good decision, we made one of the greatest decisions in recent history. We had the conviction, the nerve, and of course the autism, to do what we thought was right while everyone else doubted.
Many of us were freaks & weirdos for most of our lives. Let's be honest - most of us probably still are. But we're the weirdos with motherfucking conviction. We're the freaks willing to put it all on the line for a belief, because maybe there's still something worth hoping and fighting for in this clown world.
We were right.
You can stay humble while you stack sats tomorrow. Today you pat yourself on the back. You text your brother with an "I fucking told you so." You look at yourself in the mirror and smile at a motherfucking winner.
Hey plebs that have been stacking hard these past few years - I hope you're enjoying this.
You earned any additional freedom Bitcoin will ultimately give you, and your children will thank you for it. 🤙🧡
GM! 🤙
I've been training hard this winter, trying to get rid of excess body fat while building muscle.
Still a long way to go, but I'm up ~25lbs since the summer! Tried on a couple old dress shirts and they were very tight around the shoulders, arms, and chest. 😂
One day at a time.
The hardest part is knowing some of the seagulls personally & having to watch as they willingly accept their fate, instead of using their freedom to seek a better opportunity elsewhere.
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Fuck CSW and his pedo pal Calvin Ayre. These clowns are going down!
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The true reason I left corporate America to bake baklava & clean toilets for Bitcoin was taxes. I don't talk about this often, but maybe I should.
I felt sick looking at my paycheck and seeing taxes deducted. I was angry about all the endless wars waged by the US gov via fiat currency.
I found happiness in a life earning much less, paying basically no taxes. I could be *much* wealthier today, but it would come at too great an expense.
Anyone else relate to this autistic as fuck way of living?
I understand what you're saying. I know the government doesn't really use my tax dollars for these things - they print whatever thet need.
This is more about peace of mind. Seeing the fruits of my labor stolen is harmful to my soul. I feel infinitely better not earning income and focusing on bettering myself. It's had an incredibly positive impact on me, my wife, and my family.
I'm a better human being today because of this way of living, but I understand it's not for everyone.
I grew up with parents who grew up poor in Greece. In my mind, real wealth isn't owning expensive cars and big houses.
Wealth is not needing to scrape every last bit out of the jar.
Oh, and I was taught HOW to master the art of removing every molecule of something from a jar!
I started working at my dad's donut shop diner by the time I was 11. If you wasted a drop of mayo from the jar you'd never hear the end of it.
All my cousins growing up in their family's restaurants fully understand what it means to "Greek spatula" something. Get your whole arm in there and scrape! 😂
2023 is a strange Christmas
My parents retired to Florida in January. I'm happy they are where they always wanted to live!
My twin daughters moved into their first apartment earlier this year. They work so hard to make it work, and I'm really proud of them for it. They're so happy with their own space. 😄
Enjoy your kids when they're little, but embrace the inevitabilities. You'll have a better relationship if you do. 🧡
Merry Christmas! 🎄
I think ordinals are retarded, but not convinced they're a scam. People will get rekt. That's their own stupid decision.
"Wake the fuck up man" is one of the dumbest fucking things you can say to me btw. I've had my eyes open to bullshit for a very long time.
Ordinals are fucking stupid but they're valid Bitcoin transactions.
David's saying shit I disagree with, and I reserve the right to change my opinion, but for now I really don't care that much. I've met the guy numerous times over the years and form my own opinions based on that.
Pubkey is always a great time!
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Started carnivore diet 5 years ago. It's made life so much better!
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