Look, it's pretty easy:
Your time and efforts are worth way more than you think.
The reason you undervalue yourself is because your constantly being stolen from because of the money you use.
You don't have to.
It's not self-custody, it's knowing some numbers
It's not holding an asset, it's knowing some numbers
It's not a weapon, it's knowing some numbers
It's not "your own bank," it's knowing some numbers
It's not even property, it's knowing some numbers
Know your numbers!