Bitcoin Changing my Thoughts And Behaviors.

[Wiwo]

Hello Bitcointalk Friends,
I have noticed some changes in my life and the way I act, this made me stop evaluating my self which is a normal thing as an individual self-assessment is key to discovery and adjustment in one behavior.
Lately, I discovered I don't find any discussion that is not Bitcoin-related interesting and start loving more privacy than crowd or working with people who are not Bitcoin enthusiasm motivating.
Well, the fact is we as individuals believe we can change the way bitcoin work and the Bitcoin network but on the other hand, Bitcoin end up influencing us more than we influence Bitcoin since it is decentralized and they is nothing developers can do to change anything in the Bitcoin network.
What change have you noticed in your life since you get involved in Bitcoin I can list some of them such as changes in our Financial behavior, knowledge quest, and the way we make investment decisions.

Note:  am not talking of being addicted But getting more involved in Bitcoin-related activities and discussion with of getting the best out of this young growing industry.

[hatshepsut93]

Lately, I discovered I don't find any discussion that is not Bitcoin-related interesting and start loving more privacy than crowd or working with people who are not Bitcoin enthusiasm motivating.

This is not a good thing, Bitcoin is just a very young payment network and currency, it's not going to change everything in the world. It's normal to be excited about something and spend a lot of time around it, but keep in mind to not let it have negative influence on your life, like abandoning your connections with people who don't share your passion, because some day you might regret it.

What change have you noticed in your life since you get involved in Bitcoin I can list some of them such as changes in our Financial behavior, knowledge quest, and way we make investment decisions.

If not for Bitcoin, I wouldn't care much about cybersecurity and privacy.

[mk4]

After learning about Bitcoin I've learned about finance and investing in general(and other supplementary topics). And while I really am enthusiastic about Bitcoin, I sure like talking about other subjects that interest me as well. Bitcoin is great and all that but you shouldn't revolve your entire life around it.

[isaac_clarke22]

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You're kind of putting too much thought into Bitcoin, OP. Maybe take a step back and take a break from any crypto-related activities that you've been doing.  I would love to talk to someone about Bitcoin and all, but I never once thought of not being interested in non-crypto stuffs. You never want Bitcoin to be the next "skynet", lol.
Though this isn't change to my financial behavior, knowledge and everything you mentioned at the last line, I got more sleep as I never bothered to go out to my remittance center to just send money to some of my money-begging relatives overseas.

[Mongodb Tablespace]

Money is Not the root of all evil, and it is also something you do not need to think about all the time. Please get outside and enjoy some fresh air and the company of someone.

[Wiwo]

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You're kind of putting too much thought into Bitcoin, OP. Maybe take a step back and take a break from any crypto-related activities that you've been doing.

Well, I think at this early stage of Bitcoin involvement giving it to your full attention is required to fully tap into the potentials and many opportunities that are embedded in Bitcoin-related activities.
Cryptocurrency is still a young developing industry and many of us are trying to learn how it works, note this am not talking about getting addicted but am more of giving it our full attention and time, working and relating with people who share the same interest will give us the chance to communicate and discuss on the same topic that way we share similar informations and knowledge.

[Fatunad]

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You're kind of putting too much thought into Bitcoin, OP. Maybe take a step back and take a break from any crypto-related activities that you've been doing.  I would love to talk to someone about Bitcoin and all, but I never once thought of not being interested in non-crypto stuffs. You never want Bitcoin to be the next "skynet", lol.
Though this isn't change to my financial behavior, knowledge and everything you mentioned at the last line, I got more sleep as I never bothered to go out to my remittance center to just send money to some of my money-begging relatives overseas.

Take everything should be in balance on which you dont really let other things been affected through your current state of being too obsess with Bitcoin.I know it isnt bad but be sure on everything be in control.
Dont let it would change up your behavior and you should mind off on dealing on a normal way.
If you do notice that there is something that isnt right then your common sense and will will surely make you aware that it does need to be cut-off.
Make everything  balanced and deal off things according to interest but not on crossing out borders.

[franky1]

i no longer worry about bills or expenses. (early adopter advantage)

i have travelled the world more often due to bitcoin related stuff

i have learned about different philosophies and different cultures more closely due to bitcoin discussions with others

i have noticed many cryptocurrency people do become very loyalist to their particular network, even when logic fails them

the social allegiances of certain crypto groups seems to inspire more verbal abuse and hate, more than say a sports team rivalry would

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when talking to new people.
i dont nerd-spasm or religious-preach about bitcoin.. i start with 'i am an international currency trader' if asked what i do, and only go into more detail if they enquire

[Ultegra134]

I prefer not to talk about cryptocurrencies in public, nor with friends and family. To be honest, I actually don't feel comfortable, people keep asking personal questions and advice, which I cannot and prefer not to give out, for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, I want zero liability, while the majority of people aren't accustomed to Bitcoin and most likely won't understand how exactly it works.

I'd advise you to take a break, and refrain from having Bitcoin discussions. Don't get me wrong, this is a great industry with significant potential, however, don't let it get the best of you.

[aoluain]

After learning about Bitcoin I've learned about finance and investing in general(and other supplementary topics). And while I really am enthusiastic about Bitcoin, I sure like talking about other subjects that interest me as well. Bitcoin is great and all that but you shouldn't revolve your entire life around it.

The same for me, after getting into Bitcoin I have become more financially "aware"
I am by no means an expert but I know more now than I did before.

Lately, I discovered I don't find any discussion that is not Bitcoin-related interesting and start loving more privacy than crowd or working with people who are not Bitcoin enthusiasm motivating.

Its important to have other outlets, "Variety is the spice of life". I'm lucky that all
my family are into Bitcoin but I have lots of other projects ^{Gardening, Woodwork,
Mechanical Work and general house maintenance} ongoing too. Its nice to mix things up,
and of course there is the day job too.

[BIT-BENDER]

Is this really a good thing? I don't think so. Is Bitcoin to be blamed for what you facing well no? Bitcoin wasn't created to control you, nothing was ever meant to control you will, Bitcoin is a tool that enhances the poor sides of traditional finance, or to some a form of investment, to others a great futuristic problem solver, come on mate let's not be dramatic, it won't make us any more Bitcoin enthusiastic, learn the purpose Bitcoin can serve in your life and enjoy the utilities, crypto-currency being private should not make you withdrawn, get the difference right

[decodx]

Although I initially thought digital currency was a scam, I was intrigued by Bitcoin since it has an air of anonymity that I appreciate. But the word "scam" didn't sit well with me. In my opinion, at the time, the implementation of bitcoin was more like a pyramid scheme than a world currency. A lot of people seemed to disagree. In fact, a lot of Bitcoin evangelists seemed to think that "chicken little" skeptics like me were the problem.

But that's where I came to my conclusion.
I decided that the best thing to do was to take a step back and observe the digital currency more closely to see if I could shed some light on the concept. If I was going to become a bitcoin adopter, I had to change my mentality about bitcoin and the people in the "Bitcoin Community". I'm glad I did.

[Slow death]

this is serious, bitcoin is like any investment and should not be idolized, think of bitcoin as fiat money so you have no reason to idolize bitcoin and there are many other things in life for one to do and discuss. OP my advice would be that you should stop talking just about bitcoin because people around you will find you tiresome and may run away from you.

[jossiel]

I guess majority of us taught bitcoin how to be financially literate. That's the reality as it's about investing and the money that we control within it.

That's the biggest thing that I've learned since I got involved in bitcoin. I learn how to manage my finances and made me more wise in spending. Not like before, I don't plan how much I'm going to spend and I just spend like a one day-millionaire.

But now, I'm more prioritizing of adding more bitcoin and if the things that I want is just a want and not a need, I'll just make myself avoid it and be abstain from it if it's not that important at all.

[AmoreJaz]

this is serious, bitcoin is like any investment and should not be idolized, think of bitcoin as fiat money so you have no reason to idolize bitcoin and there are many other things in life for one to do and discuss. OP my advice would be that you should stop talking just about bitcoin because people around you will find you tiresome and may run away from you.

anyway, the OP said that he loves more his privacy now than mingling with other people. he didn't mention that he's talking or discussing bitcoin or any related topics to other people. but i understand what you're saying here, if you are really non-crypto user and someone will talk all day long about crypto, you will be pissed or annoyed.
but if you are just keeping your crypto activities to yourself, you won't have any prob with other people. just talk about crypto if they ask you.
involving yourself in crypto will indeed give you different perspectives in handling your finances. we have the freedom to do what we want with our funds, but of course, it is on us how we take care of our investments. no one will do it for you.

[coupable]

What change have you noticed in your life since you get involved in Bitcoin I can list some of them such as changes in our Financial behavior, knowledge quest, and the way we make investment decisions.

I didn't notice that my financial behavior did change after i knew bitcoin. I wasn't a bank client and never had a bank account before.
Yes i became more interested to blockchain wiki since then and almost subscribed to all the known related magazines/news. Today, i can say that i am a veteran user and i am proud of it.
About investment, in real life i am a merchant (selling food elements) and i can say that i am wiser than many of others who don't care about risky investment.

[Darker45]

I never thought of influencing Bitcoin. I only thought of influencing other people to get into Bitcoin, although I eventually decided against it when I realized it was much safer that way. And the prevailing public perception of Bitcoin in my locality which is still traditional is kind of hard to counter. I’d rather leave them to truly discover Bitcoin by themselves.

As for changes, ever since I got involved with Bitcoin, I found myself spending long hours online. I used to hate sitting in front of my computer for hours, but now news monitoring, reading discussions, participating in them, and so on became a major thing.

[tbct_mt2]

It is two sides of a coin: Bitcoin and fiats.

Bitcoin is created to give people freedom, be their own banks and be free from fiats. I disagree with people who say Bitcoin will replace fiats completely. It won't, in my opinion.

However, Bitcoin will beat fiats in terms of favorite in our social communities and in future, the younger people are, the more preference they tend to use Bitcoin for daily transactions.

Lightning Network, Segwit, Taproot and more technical improvement which will bring Bitcoin to more users.

[franky1]

It is two sides of a coin: Bitcoin and fiats.

Bitcoin is created to give people freedom, be their own banks and be free from fiats. I disagree with people who say Bitcoin will replace fiats completely. It won't, in my opinion.

However, Bitcoin will beat fiats in terms of favorite in our social communities and in future, the younger people are, the more preference they tend to use Bitcoin for daily transactions.

bitcoin wont replace FIAT. agreed.
governments want control of their tax incomes and court fines and minimum wage laws. all of which make their FIAT viable.
if people could be paid in any amount, any currency and pay any bill, tax, or courtfine. then FIAT would lose its importance/necessity.

many first world countries governments will never lose their grip on their FIAT product. as having control over it means they can control their 'treasury income'

imagine if USA changed a law allowing people to pay taxes in anything else. people will try paying in baked bean tins and art and everything else. .. senators dont want to be paid a salary in 1month old rotten fish.
you cant then have the DOD buy tanks, warships and soldiers weaponry in peanut butter.

they want control of fiat to ensure people get paid in fiat which revolves around to being taxed in fiat which revolves around to paying senators and leaders in fiat, they are dependant on the circulation of their fiat.

bitcoin is a 'second option' where people are not made to only store value in bank accounts. but they can have more options of storing value in other assets.

US didnt drop the dollar, simply because some silicon valley coders were being paid euros for their 'remote work'. because the silicon valley coders then need to convert euros to dollars to pay U.S tax.

its the same thing with bitcoin. although you are paid in bitcoin or sometimes spend bitcoin outside the physical US(aka online)
people in america will still need to value that income/spend in dollars when doing their US denominated taxes. and convert bitcoin to dollars to pay said taxes

bitcoin is just going to be another option currency. like how americans treat the euro

[cabron]

Hello Bitcointalk Friends,
I have noticed some changes in my life and the way I act, this made me stop evaluating my self which is a normal thing as an individual self-assessment is key to discovery and adjustment in one behavior.
Lately, I discovered I don't find any discussion that is not Bitcoin-related interesting and start loving more privacy than crowd or working with people who are not Bitcoin enthusiasm motivating.
Well, the fact is we as individuals believe we can change the way bitcoin work and the Bitcoin network but on the other hand, Bitcoin end up influencing us more than we influence Bitcoin since it is decentralized and they is nothing developers can do to change anything in the Bitcoin network.
What change have you noticed in your life since you get involved in Bitcoin I can list some of them such as changes in our Financial behavior, knowledge quest, and the way we make investment decisions.

Note:  am not talking of being addicted But getting more involved in Bitcoin-related activities and discussion with of getting the best out of this young growing industry.

It's good to notice yourself because some are not realizing they've changed. You might find yourself listening to some interviews of the Bitcoin investors on youtube and then lead to some people who do a podcast about finance and how rich guys live.  

Bitcoin is connected to money, finance, and opportunity. I saw myself changed as well that it opened a lot of space for me that I have not realized is there before. And then learned that money whether we like it or not really becomes the most important thing in the world and countries do start a war for more wealth.