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Tony Carrera
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I sell lights @ apogeehouse.com, an architectural lighting, fans, & controls distributor. Fan of financial markets, tech & BBQ. Always learning. Using nostr to share what I have learned. Nothing I say is financial or medical advice. Assume everything I say is wrong. Do your own research.
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
I don’t know much about squares, but my position on the square board does not look promising. lol Am I wrong? #asknostr #superbowlsquareboard #superbowl #football #plebchain #grownostr View quoted note →
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
I’m not sure if Kanye has been hanging out with @ODELL or if ODELL’s been hanging out with Ye. But they sure do share some thoughts. #plebchain #grownostr image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
People can’t let this go. Imagine you created something, gave it away for free, and walked away because you didn’t want your privacy violated. Now imagine a bunch of people with nothing to do keep hunting you down. The result of which is… nothing. Nothing changes if you find SN other than ruining his and the family’s life by doxxing them. Get a life. #grownostr #news #bitcoin #btc #satoshi #sn image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
Good night! #gn #plebchain #grownostr #photography #nature image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
Good afternoon! I don’t usually make an #espresso at this time but was craving one today. No #moka pot at the office so dusted the cobwebs off the #nespresso machine. Whatever it takes to get some additional motivation. #coffeechain #plebchain #work #grownostr image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
The first Savage Garden album was my first CD purchase (with my own money). I don't care what anyone says, that album still kicks ass. Looking back, it should have been Sound Garden but it is what it is lol #music #albums #soundgarden #savagegarden #plebchain #grownostr image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
My natural tendency to not trust led me to Bitcoin. Others run when they see the price swing 10% in a few hours – then come back when things settle. But price and volatility are just noise. Yeah, it’s nice when the number goes up, but that’s not what truly draws me to Bitcoin. For a long time, I couldn’t quite put my finger on what did. I find comfort in knowing Bitcoin keeps working, exactly as intended, no matter who says what or what people value it at. Bitcoin is an engine. It keeps purring while the world panics. I think I finally get it. In a world which can be full of disappointment, letdowns, instability, lies, and selfishness – Bitcoin provides truth and reliability. #Bitcoin will be there, endlessly doing its thing, no matter what. You can forget about it, come back years later, and it’s still there, producing blocks, verifying truth. Everything in life comes and goes. Bitcoin will always be there… time after time. #btc #plebchain #grownostr #donttrustverify #Truth image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
One of the most important life and business "secrets" is surrounding yourself with smart, successful people. This has always been true. Think of the old adage: "Tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are." Sometimes, this is easier said than done – especially if you live somewhere with few people who share your interests. The beauty of the internet and platforms like YouTube, Twitter/X, and Nostr is that you can find, listen to, and engage with some of the brightest minds in the fields you care about – literally, the top experts. Surround yourself, whether in person or online, with the smartest people you can find. Even if it's tough to follow along at first, keep listening. You'll absorb knowledge and eventually catch up. I had this experience when I first started listening to the MacroVoices podcast back in 2019 or 2020. I thought I understood a lot of financial jargon. Turns out, I was wrong, like really wrong. It took weeks, maybe months, to start grasping much of what was being discussed. I had to pause, look up terms, go back, slow it down, and listen again. Even now, some guests are such elite minds that I still find it challenging to to follow and have to slow down and listen again. For you, it could be learning to play an instrument, woodworking, parenting, understanding #bitcoin, or even quantum physics. The process is the same: immerse yourself, struggle through the confusion, work your way out of the dip in frustration, and push forward. Learning from those who have mastered their craft is what makes you better. Don't settle. Don't be content with being the smartest person in the room. Aim higher. Seek thought-provoking conversations. Actively engage with people who challenge your perspective, you might learn something valuable. We're lucky to live in an era where this is possible. It’s crazy to think how easy it is to access hours of insights from the world’s brightest minds through interviews, podcasts, or even tweets. Use your time wisely. While others Netflix and chill, you level up. Over time, it becomes more enjoyable – more exciting even – than just watching a scripted show or the Grammys. Aim to improve every day. Just 1% better each day. Your future self will thank you. #grownostr #tips #plebchain #btc #life #business #success #behumble
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
Good morning nostr! Enjoy your Monday. Take opportunities to get sats. Drink coffee or whatever makes you happy. #gm #grownostr #coffeechain #espresso #plebchain #bitcoin #btc #sats image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
Look at the price of #bitcoin right now. Do you feel nervous, scared, want to panic sell? Or do you remain calm and maybe even buy because consider this an opportunity? Do you think if you sell now, you’ll look back at some point and regret that? Why not take a walk. Take a shower. Think about what you own before you make a decision you might wish you didn’t make. Study and know what you have. You’ll feel better. #gn #btc #grownostr #relax #plebchain
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
I know a lot of people are sharing this but some haven’t given credit to Jeff Park from BitWise, so just doing it on my end here. This conclusion pretty much matches with what @less has been saying for months now. I’d bet #bitcoin is going higher, sooner. Not financial advice obviously, you do you. image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
If you recognize this, you are watching too many #Bitcoin podcasts. #gm #plebchain #grownostr #btc image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
GOOD MORNING NOSTR. Sorry, just trying to see what it feels like to be @ODELL and yell at the sky. 😆 #gm #plebchain
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
Think about how crazy it is to say your money, which you work so hard for, isn’t your property… so the government can take it at will. In what universe are you okay with this? “The DOJ just argued that your money isn’t actually property—so the government can take it at will. If that sounds insane, it’s because it is. A federal court will decide if this madness stands.” #news #grownostr #bitcoin #btc #property #rights #freedom #plebchain image
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tonycarrera 10 months ago
I keep trying to come up with simple ways to explain why #bitcoin is a worthy investment. Here’s another attempt, thoughts?: The US Dollar, the strongest currency, is literally designed to debase (lose value) because of its 2% inflation target. The US Dollar is mathematically designed to go down in value while Bitcoin is designed to go up in value with its fixed supply. I still don’t think I’m there but still trying… more detail: This means the fed WANTS to print *just enough* dollars to maintain inflation at 2%. Let’s assume their metric for inflation is right (it’s not), that means BY DESIGN, the dollar is scheduled to lose at least 2%. Guaranteed. At 2% per year, your wealth in US Dollars loses half its purchasing power in 35 years. If you know your wealth is being eroded away, why not put it in an asset which won’t erode? #btc #asknostr #grownostr #inflation #saveyourself #plebchain #economics