ETH was under $1,500. The market looked like a graveyard. And I woke up feeling… defeated.
Let’s be real—when your portfolio drops 60% in a couple weeks, it messes with your head.
I know people love to say “Builders don’t care about price” or “Only traders worry about the charts”… but nah, man. It hurts. I don’t care what anyone says.
We’re all human. And feeling it doesn’t make you any less of a builder.
Funny thing happened, though.
I vented a little on X—just being honest with where my head was at—and the love I received blew me away.
I didn’t expect that.
Sometimes I post just to get things off my chest. But this time, the responses were uplifting. Real ones reminding me I’m not alone.
It got me thinking... writing really is therapeutic for me.
That’s when it clicked:
Why not start journaling more intentionally?
Why not just turn that into a newsletter—a running log of the builder journey?
Whether people read it or not, this feels like the most real thing I’ve created in a while.
Today?
Felt lighter.
Didn’t check the chart first thing (shocker, I know).
Canceled three live stream appearances just to give my mind, body, and soul some much-needed TLC.
Shout out to my co-hosts—they totally understood. That kind of support matters more than I can say.
Now, with a bit more clarity and renewed energy, I’m dropping this post. Not out of obligation, but because it feels good. Reflecting like this helps me focus. Helps me reset.
Will I post every day? Probably not.
Every couple days? Maybe.
I’ll write when it feels right—when there’s something real to share.
For now, I’m stepping away from the charts.
Getting a haircut. Walking my dogs. Hitting the gym.
Probably gonna post this on X and Farcaster, then unplug.
Tomorrow? I’ve got a feeling it’ll be even better.
The Topi NFT launch is coming up next week, and I know I’ll need all my focus.
This little breather might be exactly what I needed to show up at full strength.
You’re allowed to feel it.
You’re allowed to pause.
You’re allowed to log off without guilt.
We’re building in public—but we’re also living in public.
Don’t let the pressure to always “be on” burn you out.
Take your time. Protect your energy. Keep showing up when it feels right.
Bill The Bull
