A good little video for non-Bitcoin friends. Education about the money they're using now is first base before educating them about a new system.

Am listening to Adam St ones and Martin North while I work Video description: In this interview, Martin North and Adam Stokes break down the real story behind Bitcoin, stablecoins and the global financial reset. Has crypto been hijacked by the same institutions it was meant to replace? How are whales manipulating Bitcoin’s price and what happens when the internet goes down or the network collapses? They discuss everything from cash vs. Bitcoin, America’s debt exports through stablecoins, and how Bitcoin could reshape global money forever. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Is crypto over? 11:40 Has Bitcoin been hijacked by the traditional financial sector? 14:00 How do whales drop the price of Bitcoin? 23:58 What happens to Bitcoin when AWS goes down? 29:45 What happens to Bitcoin when the network collapses? 35:00 Why do we still need cash? 40:00 Why is Bitcoin better than cash? 45:30 Why are things cheaper in Bitcoin? 52 :00 What are stable coins? 1:01:00 How do I make yield on my stablecoins? 1:02:30 Where does money come from? 1:08:10 How America is exporting debt through stablecoins 1:13:30 How does printing stablecoins reduce debt? 1:27:30 How Bitcoin actually changes money

Comfortable temperature, light breeze. Lovely outdoorsy day.

My husband's oiling our outdoor furniture. He uses two parts linseed oil and one part turpentine.

Make it make sense! LOL :)

Video description: The hardest part of Bitcoin isn’t understanding it, it’s holding it. Life, rent, and debt pull you back into fiat gravity until you sell the thing that could’ve freed you. Bitcoin isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme; it’s a test of conviction. Stack wisely, hold strong, and remember, this might be the most Bitcoin you’ll ever own. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - The Challenge of Holding Bitcoin 00:01:08 - The Long Road to Freedom 00:01:44 - The Gravity of Life Expenses 00:02:32 - Using Bitcoin as Collateral 00:03:39 - Survival Gear and Preparedness 00:04:50 - The Importance of Saving 00:05:41 - The Bitcoin Community 00:06:29 - Transformative Power of Community 00:07:47 - Mining Bitcoin with SazMining 00:08:30 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action

173 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web You’ll love this profoundly simple, yet powerful message about the power of no. Why not do something entirely different this year? This amazing video presents fifteen simple, effective and empowering strategies (personal and professional) that you can use to get results, immediately! (Link is below)

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Power Of No For A Better Year Ahead

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Life Power Tip If you wanted to get rich, how would you do it? I get so many queries related to wealth generation. Do you have a list of ideas? Are you taking actions on any one of these? Could you begin today? More important than the question, “How would you do it?” is the question, “Why would you do it?” Action Practise skills that put people at ease and help them to get to know more about you. Challenge Keep a promise to yourself. Quote My motto was to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was to keep swinging. -Hank Aaron Clearing Have a couple of air-purifying, green foliage plants in your home office. Question What closed door keeps your focus away from what you want? Affirmation I choose to feel increasingly vibrant. Uplifting Extra Have you ever felt like life was slipping out of your control? Like no matter what you did, the outcomes were beyond your reach? You’re not alone. Many of us, at some point, feel powerless, whether it’s due to overwhelming challenges, unexpected setbacks or simply the weight of daily responsibilities. What if I told you that this feeling isn’t the whole truth? What if there was a way to transcend those moments and step into a deeper sense of strength and confidence? Your inner strength is waiting to be realized. Take this opportunity to discover it. Don’t let another moment slip by feeling stuck or inadequate. Empowerment is just a click away, read How to Never Feel Powerless and view the video. (Link is below)

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How to never feel powerless again

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GM on this lazy Sunday. :)

GN Nostriches I wasn’t here much today. Had lots of bits and pieces (including some tax jobs) to do. Got stuck into them eventually, after much stalling. :)

Fun, though what really made me laugh was the video’s title. :)

Take a break and watch. It’ll be good for your heart.

How the heck can we help so many more people like this? When families have a safe, stable home for their children, society too becomes so much better.

Wow!

The kind guy was probably a Bitcoiner right? Be the change. Proof of work.

Yes, it’s Saturday and I’m working on tax prep for my accountant, which is why you’re seeing some short, entertaining Youtube vids as I procrastinate! :)

Seen it before & still think it’s awesome!

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