Anyone know where @Marty Bent got that styling Bitcoin hat? I’m not a hat guy but that might change. Great episode btw.

Four years ago, my grandmother called in a panic. Something about the election results. When I didn’t seem bothered, she pressed. “Biden’s going to ruin the country. I’m old and it wont affect me, but I’m worried about you, your job and your family. Aren’t you?” I smiled. I was still working on boats at the time, but I had a plan. “No, Nanny. I’m not worried about my job, or my family’s future. No president is going to determine that. Don’t you worry about us.” A lot has changed in 4 years. - I’ve been blessed with 2 beautiful daughters. - A new career that doesn’t feel like work. - Financial independence. And now, another election. Both sides convinced that this is the last election, should their party lose. I can’t promise the fear-mongering, extreme opinions or polarizing news will abate. But I can promise you this: The next president isn’t going to determine your future success. You will.

“To dare a thought is to risk being wrong”

“Controlling the money is a very dangerous path down which, if we go, people will use to control all kinds of behavior they otherwise shouldn’t.” - Andreas Antonopoulus, November 2014

A link to the #bitvm white paper: https://bitvm.org/bitvm.pdf

If #nostr is vying to be a replacement for X as the world’s real time town hall, we need to work on discovery. I wouldn’t know #Bitvm was a thing if I only used Nostr, and I follow the vast majority of those that are engaging over on the other platform.

Shout out to @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 for hosting a masterclass on covenants in the latest Bitcoin Review Podcast. Also really appreciated how he pushed back against the idea of appeasing Bitcoin Core contributors to the extent it jeopardizes the underlying value proposition of immutable money. Couldn’t find it on #Fountain so sharing the Spotify link (from 2 hours 7 minutes in, as proof that I’m guy #2 that enjoys the conversations in their entirety, alongside mithrandir) 😂 Keep up the awesome work! https://spotify.link/Ufbbvo3gyDb

@Guy Swann‘s latest episode on the Fall of Rome was as enlightening as it was concerning, given current events. As good as the original article was, I found the take even more riveting. A must-listen on #Fountain:

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Bitcoin Audible • Read_768 - Living Through the Fall of Rome • Listen on Fountain

"Today historians focus on the symptoms of Rome’s fall, the consequences: The moral decay, the economic decline, the fall in public safety, the m...

Sharing my first #Fountain clip from my with Coleman Escue, who went from Minister to Developer in one of the toughest job markets in recent history.

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Technical Interviews vs. Church Interviews • Clip by @user4246108383689410 • Listen on Fountain

Clipped from Exponential Growth - How to Break Into Tech • Minister to Developer. Landing a job in a tough economy, with Coleman Escue Coleman E...

Would you rather be good at many things, or great at one thing? Why?

To any US residents with a little programming experience interested in breaking into tech, LinkedIn’s Apprenticeship program just opened up applications. No resume? No problem. No degree? There's a program for you. Full benefits. Dedicated learning time. Mentorship. #Nostr only inside scoop: - Base pay should be ~100k if working in California. - 50% 401k match, up to IRS limits. - $10k relocation package. - 3 month paternity leave. If this sounds interesting, I did a deep dive on the application process. You can watch/listen on #Fountain:

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Exponential Growth - How to Break Into Tech • LinkedIn’s Apprenticeship Just Opened: Program Deepdive & Community Questions • Listen on Fountain

LinkedIn's REACH Apprenticeship program just opened. I do a deep dive on the application process, what you can expect and the many benefits that ar...

“E Pluribus Unum" Out of many, #Bitcoin

Finally ported my show over to #fountain Today's episode is with self-taught developer Caleb Mellas, and how he: - Landed a job over dinner - Ran a freelancing business and found clients - Joined a small startup that had a 9-figure acquisition – Learned how to get out of tutorial hell and become a senior engineer – Became a content creator / educator on LinkedIn Keep up the awesome work @Oscar Merry Episode link:

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Exponential Growth - How to Break Into Tech • Freelance to Senior Engineer at Wisely with Caleb Mellas • Listen on Fountain

Caleb Mellas is a Senior Software Engineer at Olo, the company that acquired Wisely. He talks about learning to code, progressing to the senior lev...