210 word AI summary ppq.ai
After moving to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, the author found the local gyms filthy, neglected, and emblematic of a locals‑vs‑tourists split. She and Clau commuted by ferry to Cancun to train until they asked why they were waiting for “someday” and decided to build their own gym immediately. She argues that most people aren’t blocked by money or opportunity but by the need for permission and the fantasy of becoming “ready” later; identity changes only through action. Bitcoin, she says, enabled that action: instead of selling, she used 0.5 BTC as collateral for a Bitcoin‑backed loan to fund construction, preserving long‑term savings while building now. The project took 11 months rather than six and survived delays, spiraling costs, and even a hurricane, sustained by a “follow the plan” mindset. Initially conceived as a private backyard space, the gym expanded into a public facility to give locals a clean, respectful place to train. Opening day drew only three people, yet within five months members achieved striking transformations in strength, confidence, and weight loss. The experience made her “addicted” to improving her community and thinking bigger, prompting plans for a larger “citadel” complex. Her core lesson: stop perfecting, start building today. Use whatever resources you have, commit publicly, and keep going despite fear.
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