Listening to @Bram and Aussie Dr. Richard Petty, while I’m working. Richard doesn’t live in Australia any longer. Dr. Richard Petty brings a rare combination of rigorous economic scholarship, decades of pioneering AI research, policy advising, living in Greater China, and a fresh journey into Bitcoin, offering a uniquely futurist perspective on money, technology, and global competitiveness. 🕑 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction & Guest Background 2:00 - Early Career & Academia 6:00 - Bitcoin Skepticism to Belief 12:00 - Industry Events & Epiphanies 16:00 - Traditional Mindset Challenges 20:00 - Bitcoin’s Impact Explained 25:00 - Curiosity & Open-Mindedness 30:00 - Bitcoin Fixing Finance 35:00 - Gold vs Bitcoin & Generational Shift 40:00 - AI & Bitcoin Synergy 45:00 - Rapid Tech Change 50:00 - Preparing for AI Changes 55:00 - Bitcoin as Economic Shield 59:59 - Value in an Abundant Future

#172 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Life is really very simple. I didn’t say “easy”, I said simple! Today, we have a blank canvas, as we do any other day. We get to start anything and everything anew, moment by moment. Embrace the heartfelt messages in these 3 videos and they will open a whole new reality for your life. (Link is below)

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Life is really very simple (yet not always easy)

Embrace the heartfelt messages that you

Life Power Tip If you want to achieve a goal you have set, the most crucial part is to DECIDE to manifest it. Repeatedly I have seen evidence that not only people, yet also the universe itself, can sense a lack of commitment to a goal. If your consciousness is divided against itself, do you think it will commit all its internal resources to your goal? Will your subconscious give you all the energy and creativity it possibly could, or will it hold back? Action Practise relaxation techniques to help calm your days. Challenge Keep a journal to remind yourself that you are on a mission to get to a place of purpose. Quote My barn burned down, and now I can see the moon. -Masahide Clearing Have a kitchen spot for lunch-making supplies, and another for breakfast. Question What can you see about any setbacks, which may actually benefit you? Affirmation I choose to always believe I am heading in the right direction. Uplifting Extra You’ve probably told yourself at some point, “I just need to be tougher on myself”. It sounds sensible, however what if it’s the very reason you keep running in circles? Harsh self-criticism feels like discipline, yet all it really does is drain your energy and crush your confidence. The truth is, if beating yourself up worked, you’d already be flawless. I’ve written a short piece about why self-compassion actually creates more resilience, motivation and courage than the harshest inner critic ever could. You’ll see how the science backs it up and why a kinder voice in your head leads to bigger results in real life. (Link is below)

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Why Self-Compassion Beats Self-Criticism

Kindness to yourself builds resilience, motivation and real growth. https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/self-compassion/

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GM Have a great weekend.

GN Nostriches Had a busy day. Did a bunch of work. Now going to have some dinner and watch a movie with my husband. Not sure what movie yet. :)

Got my head in the clouds. 🤭🧡✨☁️

#171 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Let’s try and avoid death in small doses, reminding ourselves that being alive requires an effort far greater than the simple fact of breathing. Enjoy and share the Muere lentamente (English translation) poem by Martha Medeiros. See the video, read the text and share the image with your friends. (Link is below)

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Muere Lentamente by Martha Medeiros

Being alive requires effort far greater than the simple fact of breathing https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/muere-lentamente-english-translation-new/

Life Power Tip If you want time, you must make it. We all have 24/7/365. If you want more time then start allocating it and scheduling time to fit the actions and activities to which you are fully committed. If you really look…who is actually “stealing” your time, and while we are at it, your money? Same rules apply. Quit living in the “someday”. ‘Someday’ is not a day of the week! Action Play a musical instrument, regardless of knowing how. Challenge Just simply be the right person, in the right place, and at the right time. Quote Most people pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it. -Soren Kierkegaard Clearing Have a handy access list of all professional services e.g. plumber, dentist. Question What can you do today to be more fulfilled in your life? Affirmation I choose to feel that my life is going exactly where it ought. Uplifting Extra Enjoy this beautiful, short video titled Life Is A Bunch Of Accidents Life is a bunch of accidents that happen to you and somehow you survive them by taking advantage of them. Then something magical happens and violá! You have the beginning of your dream. (Link is below)

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You have the beginning of your dream

Life is a bunch of accidents that happen to you and... @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/life-is-a-bunch-of-accidents/

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GM Was up at 4:30 am and met some friends for coffee at 7am. Off and out again at 10 am for haircut and some household shopping. :)

GN Nostriches

Had a lovely dinner out with my husband. Love Italian and love garlic. 🤭😄

Great. Have now sent both my and my husband’s submissions to Treasury at

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Our names are not Linda & Alex. Just posting ours with anonymity so you can view our copies. In case it might help you write your own. https://www.who-else.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Linda-Confidential-Submission-copy.pdf https://www.who-else.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Alex-Confidential-Submission-copy.pdf

Always fun with @preston @less @HODL @npub1s9z7...nszc Thanks guys! The Bitcoin Mastermind group breaks down Q3 2025’s economic trends, market cycles, and BTC's performance. They dive into gold’s rise, AI's impact on capitalism, and the U.S.’s shifting global strategy, with bold Bitcoin price forecasts for 2026. What you'll learn here: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:37 - Why market sentiment feels bearish despite a 67% BTC gain 00:08:10 - How the S&P 500 vs Gold ratio signals a macroeconomic inflection point 00:19:34 - Why Jeff Ross sees gold outperforming stocks into the 2030s 00:28:21 - The stalled progress of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation 00:35:14 - Central banks’ gold stockpiling and its effect on global markets 00:36:23 - How upcoming Fed policy could shape future rate cuts 00:48:00 - The complex future of capitalism in an AI-driven economy 01:02:29 - Why BTC treasury firms are underperforming while miners surge 01:08:23 - 2026 BTC price predictions & a playful nod to Peter Schiff

YES! It’s @Jeff Booth again. Never tires me. Woohoo!

#170 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Reset your stress level once a week with one of the smaller activities listed here. It is important to consciously manage our own time out in our fast paced lives. Use these few natural activities on a weekly basis, for creating a buffer between you and the forces that consistently drain your energy. (Link is below)

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Reset Your Stress Level Once Each Week

Create a buffer between you & the forces draining your energy https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/stress-level/

Life Power Tip If you seek growth then you must seek change. Personal growth does not happen without change. Change is the only constant in your life on which you can rely. Are you resisting changes? In that instance, what are some tiny steps you could take each day to move you forward and cause you to expand your experience of life? Whether you stand still or move ahead, life circumstances still come at you! Why not have a say in what enters your life? Action Plant some seeds for vegetables and nurture them. Challenge Just for the day, be willing to ‘stand out’ from the crowd. Quote Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. -Thomas A. Edison Clearing Tracking easily delegated tasks is great for when you decide to outsource. Question What can you do to completely erase the petty things that are bothering you? Affirmation I choose to thank more often. Uplifting Extra Humanity Healing invites you to embrace a revolutionary concept: the integrity of human nature. Together, by valuing the integrity of our fellow man, we can renew the human species. Together, we can invest in the value of souls; rescuing not only mother nature, but also the natural state of being. (Link is below)

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Healing the Hearts of Humanity

Embrace the integrity of human nature https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/healing-the-hearts-of-humanity-2009/

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GM Our day off today yet lots to do. :) I’m grateful to have learned about Bitcoin back in April 2021.

Australians ... put in submissions before 31 October. Until Bitcoin is accepted everywhere, we still need to fight some things and this is one of them. 🧡✨

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I meant, “GN again” in this post. Gosh, I definitely need sleep. :)