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as i get older the list gets shorter of whose opinions matter to me, sometimes down to one name: myself what matters: being true to principles staying focused building what's meaningful letting noise fade status and being liked is temporary illusions seeking truth requires solitude & letting go of external validation building value requires clarity free from distraction of others' expectations the rest? irrelevant.

no caps all chill

rather be sats-rich and fiat-poor

genesis block mined proof of work born "The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks" decentralization begins trust minimized code is law happy birthday #bitcoin

welcome block 877300 (2025 for the legacy world) tick tock next block

listening & learning from @jack (thank you!) 13 leadership habits that actually work: 1) be yourself (authenticity can't be faked) 2) be committed to excellence (no shortcuts) 3) be positive (hardest during startup/tech building) 4) be prepared (luck = preparation meeting opportunity) 5) be detail-oriented (small things like tucked shirts build pride) 6) be organized (systems matter) 7) be accountable (no excuses) 8) be near + farsighted (near is easy, far is hard) 9) be fair (consistency builds trust) 10) be firm (boundaries create clarity) 11) be flexible (adapt or die) 12) believe in yourself (confidence is contagious) 13) be a leader (show > tell) 10 leadership mistakes that kill companies: 1) paralyzing patience (action beats perfection) 2) extreme delegation (too much/too little) 3) playing favorites (kills culture) 4) excessive socializing (blurs boundaries) 5) neglecting longtime staff reviews (early employees need most pressure) 6) avoiding hiring decisions (team quality = everything) 7) delegating core duties (leadership can't be outsourced) 8) dodging accountability (blame game = death) 9) creating comfort zones (tension drives growth) 10) weak standards (high bars build pride) 6 timeless leadership principles from patton: 1) praise beats blame 2) clear expectations win 3) discipline = pride + details + respect 4) lead by voice + example 5) show up at the front 6) don't overload juniors the secret: doing simple things consistently beats doing complex things occasionally source video:

In silence lies strength. In stillness, mastery. In restraint, power. In flow, freedom.

Simplicity unlocks success.

incentives = destiny

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Either win or build character; there’s nothing else.

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I can’t believe it’s already been 16 years. Forever grateful! Thank you, Satoshi! 💛 https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf

Feeling lonely or misunderstood while driving change is normal. Stay true to your convictions, but keep your ears open for valuable signal along the way.

The only things holding us back are willpower and putting in the work.

I want not only to shape the future but also to make it look and feel like the future.

Calm and steady > rushing tides Be wary when everyone is excited

Controversial AI take: The true measure of intelligence is not in answers but in questions.