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Summary: Lock in hard assets, upgrade yourself, and avoid pitfalls—here are 10 no-nonsense truths.
Wealth takes many forms, yet a golden thread runs through them all:
Time.
If nurtured deliberately, it grows and compounds. In crypto, the added challenge is preserving it—more on that later.
Below are 10 hard-earned lessons from my own journey. No fluff, just facts.
When I first bought gold, it was ~$1,600/oz. Today, it’s more than doubled. My first Bitcoin purchase was at ~$700; now it trades above $100k. These are hard assets: non-dilutable, scarce, in demand, and irreplicable.
Salaries or jobs alone won’t build wealth like hard assets can. Gold and Bitcoin qualify. Start dollar-cost averaging (DCA) with spare capital—today.
This extends to S&P 500 index funds or prime real estate. Let time work its magic. In 5, 10, or 20 years, you’ll be stunned.
Without hard assets, true wealth is nearly impossible. Even $1,000 invested today can reshape your future. Stop delaying.
This applies everywhere. Audit your skills and passions, then imagine 100k people seeing your output. Even 1% engagement means 1,000 potential clients, fans, or patrons.
Take the leap. Most never try, but those who do always gain something. It takes time, but breakthroughs come.
I started with zero followers. I committed to daily output. When you earn your first dollar online, floodgates open.
Starting is the hardest step—and the rarest.
Your current wealth reflects your personal development level.
That’s why lottery winners blow $1M within a year—their capacity lags behind the windfall.
Stop waiting for others. Invest in yourself. With AI and open knowledge, excuses are obsolete.
Hone skills through action (see #2). Progress compounds—much like Bitcoin.
A positive feedback loop is critical. Valuing yourself above your current ability fuels growth.
Even if you achieve nothing today, believe you’re worthy of more. This mindset shift alters trajectories.
Your actions today define tomorrow’s you.
Gold and Bitcoin are buyable. But you can’t purchase a family or a home on Amazon. Some forms of wealth are priceless and unexchangeable.
Pursuing material wealth? Don’t neglect what truly matters.
Lacking deep relationships invites depression or identity crises—no matter your Bitcoin stack.
Wealth unshared is often meaningless. Humans cherish experiences, many of which are free.
If buying Bitcoin scares you, that’s likely a sign to buy. Fear blocks growth. New experiences—painful, dull, or thrilling—are essential.
Stop labeling them. Treat them as growth.
Each cycle of success/failure lifts you higher—if surplus energy fuels hard assets.
Many spend decades in the same environment. Beware stagnation.
With #4’s mindset, you’ll recognize ceilings. Growth exposes constraints. Choosing to break them may trigger fear (#6).
Push limits or plateau? The choice defines your wealth.
In crypto, shitcoins are the trap. There’s only one hard asset (Bitcoin) amid thousands of distractions. Every altcoin purchase is a missed Bitcoin opportunity—a cost compounding over 5–10 years.
The same applies to cars or lifestyle inflation. Prioritize investing over spending.
And once wealthy? Stay quiet. Flaunting attracts predators—including “investment”-pushing relatives.
Swapping Bitcoin for altcoins is a cardinal sin. Given enough time, it always backfires. Short-term alt rallies never last.
Selling hard assets? Ensure replacements are harder. If swapping Bitcoin for gold, you’re still hedged.
Never trade hard assets for junk. If speculating, cap risk at 5% and demand asymmetric upside.
To grow and keep wealth, HODL ruthlessly.
All success draws predators. Last year, I lost $50k to malware after downloading a fake tool. Hackers strike when prices surge.
Even non-public figures aren’t safe. Ledger/Coinbase leaks fuel social engineering. Yesterday, a member shared his seed phrase with a “Ledger rep”—emptying his wallet.
Never share your seed phrase. Ever.
Once successful, vultures circle. Guard wealth obsessively. Never flash it—you’ll paint a target.
Note: The author created RAT Escape as an experiment in Nov 2024. Within weeks, its MCAP hit $16M.