Cool questions: Who taught me this is worth wanting? What do I believe this thing will do for me? Who is my scoreboard? How do I feel after I see them? What can I learn from this if I stop needing them to lose? Would I still want it if nobody ever knew I got it? What do they make me want? Source:

Barking Up The Wrong Tree

This Is How To Get What You Really Want: 6 Secrets From Research - Barking Up The Wrong Tree

How to get what you really want. The hardest part is that word "really." Let's learn the secrets to figuring out what that means...

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Barking Up The Wrong Tree

This Is How To Get What You Really Want: 6 Secrets From Research - Barking Up The Wrong Tree

How to get what you really want. The hardest part is that word "really." Let's learn the secrets to figuring out what that means...

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#86 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Enjoy learning from these 48 life lesson quotes in this video, created from the contents of the 16 Lessons For Success In Life free ebook. You do not need to add your name to get this book as you already have it in the collection I sent to you when you first subscribed to Forward Steps. (Link is below)

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48 Lessons For Success In Life Video

Relax and view this video of 48 quotes extracted from this free ebook @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/48-lessons-for-success/

Life Power Tip Determine which area in your life is not being given enough attention. Look into each of these areas – physical, intellectual, social, career, emotional, and spiritual. Then determine what you are willing to include in each area. Take action this week to set up your schedule in a way that attends to each. Action Get some soapy water and blow bubbles. Challenge Begin on creating a 1,000 items goal list for your life. Quote Goals help you keep in perspective what’s really important so you do not spend all of your time doing what seems urgent. -Nido Qubein Clearing Clear and organize different rooms each month e.g. July is kitchen month. Question How can you be more effectively making use of your time? Affirmation I choose to always move closer and closer to my ideal life. Uplifting Extra The power of words. It is sometimes hard to understand that an encouraging word can go such a long way. Anyone can speak words that tend to rob another of the spirit to continue in difficult times. Special is the individual who will take the time to encourage another. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day. (Link is below)

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Two Frogs With 2 Encouraging Lessons

A short story about taking precaution with the advice that you give or that you receive @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/two-frogs/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

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GN Nostriches We completed that annoying Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2026 Census form today. Nice to get it out of the way. :)

Watching The Boy in the Woods movie 🎥 tonight. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15304502/ The true-life survival story of a Jewish boy hiding and being hunted in the forests of German-occupied Eastern Europe.

#85 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Can you imagine gaining access to a secret mental control panel? This free Relaxation Brainwave audio MP3 enables you to change your state of mind at the click of a button, giving you unprecedented control over your state, feelings and emotions. (Link is below) https://www.selfimprovementgift.com/forwardsteps/brain-evolution/ Life Power Tip Demonstrate compassion towards others. In today’s busy, fast and throw-away society we can be too quick to judge or form opinion about another. Be a little slower to ‘react’ and stop for a moment to think about how you could otherwise ‘respond’ to another person’s words or actions. Do you really need to be so quick with anger or annoyance? Do you really know the perspective from which the other person operates and their recent or past experiences that are the source of their behaviour? Action Get in the habit of pausing and breathing deeply and slowly. Challenge Do one distasteful job today. One that you have been putting off. Quote Giving up doesn’t always mean you are weak. Sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go. -Unknown Clearing Clear and clean a bench or table in your home or office. Question How are those New Year resolutions of yours, moving along? Affirmation I choose to have wishes come true. Uplifting Extra “The Secret” created a positive movement towards understanding that we have the power to manifest and that power is within us, it has also left a gap. Download your copy of Vitaly Geyman’s The Science Of Manifestation free ebook. (Link is below)

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Science Of Manifestation & Law Of Attraction

Access Vitaly Geyman's The Science Of Manifestation PDF and watch his video here https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/science-of-manifestation/

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

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GN Nostriches ✨🌙 “I believe there's a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams.” -Spider-Man 🕸️🕷️

It's a two movie 🍿 night. 🥳🎉 We're now about to watch "The Company You Keep" 🧡👍 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1381404/ Movie description: Jim Grant, a member of an anti-Vietnam War militant group, is accused of bank robbery. He works as an attorney in New York and has eluded the FBI for 30 years. Then, a young reporter exposes him.

Watching the Stockholm Bloodbath movie 🎥 tonight. So far, looks good. 👍 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18163814/ Movie summary: Anne and Freja seek revenge on the men who murdered their family. They end up in Stockholm, where they are drawn into a political power struggle between Sweden and Denmark which culminates in a mass execution.

Still listening to @npub1546j...f9mt 🤣🧡 YouTube video description: Politicians Are "Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes": The True Mechanics of Power | Simon Dixon on The James Delingpole Channel w/ James Delingpole On 7 July 2026, I sat down for a 2-hour interview with James Delingpole on The James Delingpole Channel for an episode titled "Politicians Are 'Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes': The True Mechanics of Power". In this discussion, I outline my belief that modern nation-states are allegedly subordinate to the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC), and the rapidly emerging Technical Industrial Complex (TIC). I share my macro-analysis on how this network of institutions allegedly controls governments by socializing economic losses while privatizing the gains through central banks and fiat debt markets. We explore the broader implications of global financial restructuring, including the shifting geopolitical landscape, the engineering of strategic tensions to fund highly profitable "forever wars," and the potential transition toward a technocratic surveillance grid powered by artificial intelligence. James and I also reflect on our shared skepticism of official histories; he discusses his personal epiphany regarding mainstream media corruption, detailing how psychological operations and algorithmic divide-and-conquer tactics are allegedly used to marginalize dissenters and manufacture civil unrest. For investors, savers, entrepreneurs, and Bitcoin holders, understanding these hidden structures of power is critical to securing the future of your money. In my opinion, the ultimate defense against a corrupt, surveilled banking system is achieving true financial sovereignty. I detail why I believe Bitcoin was originally designed as a necessary breakaway project to circumvent institutional control, and why Wall Street's push for ETFs is allegedly a deliberate attempt to centralize and paperize the cryptocurrency just as they did with gold. By boycotting mainstream institutional investment vehicles and embracing the self-custody of hard assets outside of the legacy financial system, I believe you can successfully transition from a state of debt-ridden subordination to individual autonomy. This episode provides an authoritative, insight-driven framework for navigating the current economic reset and building generational wealth outside of the complexes' reach. About James Delingpole James Delingpole is an independent podcaster, author, and former mainstream media journalist. During his career in traditional media, he wrote comment pieces for publications such as the Mail on Sunday and the Telegraph, and held a regular column in The Spectator. He is also the author of the 2012 book Watermelons, which details his skeptical views on man-made climate change and the "climategate" controversy. Delingpole later transitioned away from mainstream journalism to establish his own independent media platform. He currently hosts The Delingpod on The James Delingpole Channel, a podcast where he interviews guests on various topics including alternative history, finance, and global power structures. Additionally, he has publicly shared that he was an early adopter of cryptocurrency, having first purchased Bitcoin when it was trading at approximately $300. Disclaimer: The content provided is based on an interview between Simon Dixon and James Delingpole and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views, theories, and opinions expressed—including claims about the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), global power structures, and the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto—belong strictly to the speakers and often represent their own unproven "interpretive" analysis. This does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Any discussions regarding wealth management or assets like Bitcoin and gold are for illustrative purposes; you should always consult a certified professional and independently verify all claims before making any financial decisions

Politicians Are “Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes”. Isn't that the truth. 🤣😂👍 Listening to @npub1546j...f9mt YouTube video description: Hey hey sovereign wealth builders, This week delivered a convergence of many structural shifts, alongside some urgent breaking news in the Bitcoin self-custody space. The Fed held rates while delivering a hawkish tone, which sent Treasury yields surging and triggered a severe AI stock sell-off, liquidating an over-leveraged $25 billion AI infrastructure hedge fund. Meanwhile, Bitcoin decoupled from the AI equities correction, and geopolitically, the Middle East continues its strategic realignment as the U.S. footprint adjusts. I believe we are witnessing the shift from the forever war model toward a financially driven regional framework. All of this demands a closer look, and we will unpack exactly what it means for your sovereign wealth plan in today's livestream. The AI Sell-Off, Bitcoin Wallet Hacks & Global Realignment | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE PART ONE: AI Unwinds, Bitcoin Decides & the Middle East Realigns In the live show, I will be breaking down the mechanics behind this week's AI market correction. In the aftermath of the leveraged hedge fund liquidation, institutional players like Citadel stepped in to scoop up distressed assets, including shares of the newly public Celsius spin-off, Ionic Digital. I believe we must ask whether this is simply a short-term leverage unwind, a market-making operation, or a fundamental accumulation of AI infrastructure by the Financial Industrial Complex. In the geopolitical arena, we are tracking the ongoing realignment in the Middle East following Netanyahu's White House visit. In my view, we are witnessing the dismantling of proxy militant groups to pave the way for a new regional security framework, driven by Gulf capital and Chinese energy security. I will explain why the maritime chokepoints of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab are the key indicators to watch as the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC) negotiates with the Military Industrial Complex (MIC). Breaking News: I will also be dedicating a segment to the recent Bitcoin wallet hacks, which is an urgent matter for those utilizing hardware wallets. A specific seed generation entropy flaw has compromised certain Coldcard wallets. I want to be entirely clear: Bitcoin did not get hacked; this is a specific hardware implementation issue. I will explain exactly what happened, who is affected, and the concrete steps you must take to review your self-custody setup calmly and safely—including updating firmware, understanding key generation, and considering multi-signature setups. We will also cover the approaching BIP110 signaling deadline around August 7th and what to watch for and what happens if miners reach the 55% threshold. PART TWO: Politicians Are “Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes”: The True Mechanics of Power | Simon Dixon on The James Delingpole Channel with James Delingpole Immediately following Part One, we will be premiering a pre-recorded interview I did with media veteran James Delingpole on 7 July 2026. Please note: This interview is scheduled to premiere as a separate video on my YouTube channel. You will need to click the link provided in the newsletter, the live chat, or on the image of Part Two to jump over to the interview once the livestream ends. During this conversation, I detail my framework for understanding the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC), and the rising Technical Industrial Complex (TIC). We explore the mechanisms of how politicians are groomed, compromised, and ultimately serve as "paid-for-rent prostitutes" for these transnational power structures. We also discuss the historical evolution of central banking, the true agenda behind the programmable surveillance state, and why building wealth outside the system is the only viable way to protect yourself and step off the spectrum of subordination.

Bought a Kindle copy of Sarah Wilson's book titled "I Eat the Stars: How to Live Fully and Beautifully in a Collapsing World". Looking forward to reading it. 🧡

Can still see the moon at 7:40am. 🌙

#84 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web I wanted to share something truly captivating with you, a guide on how to be adaptive in a changing world. Life is an ever-changing journey and having the tools to navigate it with resilience and grace is invaluable. Are you ready to embrace change and become the architect of your own destiny? Take this opportunity to embark on a transformative journey and discover the immense power of adaptability. I encourage you to grab a cup of your favorite beverage, find a cozy spot and delve into the article. Watch the video to enrich your understanding and engage with the captivating visuals that bring the concepts to life. Remember, the world is in constant motion and adaptability is the key that unlocks your ability to thrive amidst change. (Link is below)

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How To Be Adaptive In A Changing World

Discover strategies to embrace change & transform challenges into opportunities https://www.forwardstepsblog.com//adaptive-in-changing-world/

Life Power Tip Dedicate yourself to leaving a powerful legacy to the world. Start some work on what this legacy might be. Look at the things that you already know you have accomplished. What are you good at? What do you love? What are you passionate about? About what topic do you notice yourself getting excited in conversations? What activities can have you engrossed for hours without noticing the passing of time? Action Get a packet of flower seeds and sprinkle in your gardens. Challenge Do not turn on your computer and mobile phone at all, today. Quote Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -Abraham Lincoln Clearing Clear a folder on your computer or in a filing cabinet. Question Have you stopped at a hurdle? What desire would keep you moving forward? Affirmation I choose to feel more and more successful. Uplifting Extra To enhance your relationship or any part of your life that could benefit from a happier, healthier, wealthier mind, check out these many scientific studies on the benefits of meditation. Imagine if you could feel so much inner calm that annoying habits of people around you fail to derail you. You feel so centered that you can cope with almost anything that comes your way. (Link is below)

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Benefits of Meditation Based On Science

There have been many scientific studies on the benefits of meditation https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/benefits-of-meditation/ @forwardsteps

Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”. I had already sent these one a day for 12 months though to 9 May 2026. Then started anew on 10 May 2026.

GM

GN Nostriches :)

Thank you @ForrestHODL