What happened to my motivation

[Mr.right85]

LOOKING OUT FOR MY MOTIVATION/ENTHUSIASM

Hi guys,

I am finding it difficult on the best way to start this thread but, I start where I do now and it's been a while I was greatly involved on this platform. I guess I'm getting back to my fit but to say the least, i have been a user on the forum for almost a year now and have made far a little progress. At a time, the forum felt like the best place to be and I was learning at a great pace until disaster struck in an illness that wasn't brief.

I wouldn't want to discuss that but, it took a few months to get back to my fit and it didn't just end there.

Come the illness, went my job and its really sad how a company you work for treat your absence despite your predicament. Its not like I never knew this but, hadn't experienced it and its such a sad reality that is better heard than felt. Until you experience it, you never know how it truly feels to be your own person on every end.
Anyway, I'llness and lost job did put out most of my finance and then came some bad investments in a bid to recover what have been lost. Tried some harsh trading skills and it downed on me in ways I never imagined. Lots and lots of lessons came with all these sad experiences but some of the best of them was;

* Always be your own man and that's what Bitcoin offers
* Side hustles or jobs of which you stand as the boss might be the thing that truly stands in the long run
* Your company values profit more than they do you
* Make long term investments and always starch something away for emergencies

I've got a lot more but, let me hold it there.
The bottom line of these whole story is, with all these set-backs to my forward, left most of my motivation towards Bitcoin or Cryptos for a whole.

THOUGHTS THAT OCCURS TO ME:
1. I just think to myself, what's the point when you can loose it all in one bad move.
2. Cryptos might be the way but fiat and all things tangible would still be around and sticking with them could be winning too.
3. Is one not involved in cryptos making some bad decisions.

Even in all these thoughts, I still understand that cryptos is the future, it has made some reach and others poor. It all depends on the side you fall in all these and that's entirely based on your investment judgements. One who makes a bad decision in cryptis could do the same in every other field of human endeavor.

CONCLUSION
I guess my issue now is, where to find my motivation or enthusiasm for cryptos because, most of it is gone. If you've got any story or clue on how you got back up after falling in this regard, please share. Your thoughts on how to stand would be helpful and you can be rest assured that I would be paying a keen attention to this thread. Its my hope that others in the same predicament can learn and be encouraged by the thread and the responses that would follow. Thank you.

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[jackg]

I don't think you can rush motivation and expect it just to randomly come back.

Find something interesting to look up to do with crypto and go from there though whenever you do get some motivation/want to find more.

[lovesmayfamilis]

Buddy, I remember you, you rose well on the forum. Today I saw your topic, and I see you in despondency. But you must understand that our life cannot always consist only of white stripes, there are also black ones.
In these moments when everything happened, you just need to accept everything that happens. Don't ask: “why me?”  Just take it easy. Then think about what can await you ahead, and what can you do now? Don't think that you can't do it. I think there are many scarier stories where people mustered all their strength and moved on.
Just look around. The world is complicated, with wars, elements, and other troubles, but people are moving. You have a choice of where to go up or down.
And only you decide in which direction to move.

[bitmover]

THOUGHTS THAT OCCURS TO ME:
1. I just think to myself, what's the point when you can loose it all in one bad move.

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CONCLUSION
I guess my issue now is, where to find my motivation or enthusiasm for cryptos because, most of it is gone. If you've got any story or clue on how you got back up after falling in this regard, please share. Your thoughts on how to stand would be helpful and you can be rest assured that I would be paying a keen attention to this thread. Its my hope that others in the same predicament can learn and be encouraged by the thread and the responses that would follow. Thank you.[/left]

I think you have had a bad experience because you wanted to get rich fast. You lacked patience, and now you suffered heavy losses.

Bitcoin is a long term investment, and holding is the best strategy for 99% of the people out there (some traders say they make money, but most of trader do lose money even in bull markets, or make less many than they should).

If you just buy bitcoin and hold it for years you can't "lose it all in one bad move". Let's be realistic here, it is not 2010s anymore and bitcoin is not going to zero.
Bitcoin may  drop 50-80%, but it is not going to zero and it will probably recover (at least a little) from terrible losses. It won't go to zero in the next 10years.

So, my advice is: Buy bitcoin and hold it in a HW. Don't get to excited about it, dont look the price 10 times a day. Just hold it, and after a few years it will be worth much more than now, or much less, but not zero. Don't put all your money in it, ofc.

[BernyJB]

Mr.right85: I'm so very sorry for all you're going through. I can definitely relate on all counts.

First thing you need to understand: it's not that companies care more for profit than they care for their workers. They don't care for their workers at all. We're at a point in time that workers (even qualified ones) are just meat, that's it.

The best advise I can give you (which is what I'm doing now): start dreaming. It doesn't matter what you dream about. Dreaming about a better future will give you the drive you feel you're lacking now. And learn. Learn here, read books, get courses online, anything that rocks your boat. Tough times lay ahead, it's always hard to get back from a difficult time. But if you're consistent and smart, anything can be achieved. Just (like I always say) KEEP AT IT!

[FirmWars]

Losing it all in one bad move sounds like you put all your eggs in one basket, even if it's trading or buying coins you need to use the perfect amount that you are willing to throw away, sorry for your loss.

[ShowOff]

I read your story and it's true what you need right now is motivation after all the hardships you've been through. Losing your job is the most painful thing, then you are completely down with poor health. But are you sure that everything can return to normal when you have the desire to rise?

What you need now is interest, if it is about crypto then try to focus on continuing to learn something that interests you. Your main focus is on learning but you might be able to find something of value if you really want to contribute to the forum. Don't give up, only that will be able to keep you strong to survive in any situation.

[martha1]

You shouldn't rely on motivation too much in life because the thing is motivation is temporary you can't expect to stay motivated for something all year long, maybe try adding h a routine that suits you and whenever you feel lost just remember where you started and why you're doing what you're doing.

Good luck

[dbc23]

Self motivation is what keeps the determined going. It's all about having the passion for something. Once the passion is there you find the motivation to keep on the pace. I once had my own share of those times when I lost complete interest but found motivation in my own self to keep up the task. It's more of the knowledge and less of the campaign. The knowledge should be the key reason we all should be hear because crypto has found a big spot in our ecosystem and having the right knowledge of it will limit the abuse and scams
 

[Oceat]

I think you need to figure that out of yourself since motivation isn't something you can get from people, it starts with you. Just like a bothered addict of gambling or any addiction they need to change their way of "get used to it" part. It's like a therapy and once you find some peace within yourself I think the motivation will start from there.

Try to do the usual thing you when you are the crypto market but don't rush but instead you should study the pace where you made your mistake and read more about trading and strategy.

[Darker45]

I feel sorry for what you're going through right now. I hope and pray that whatever happens in the future, whether your enthusiasm for crypto returns or not, you'll really be happy.

Having said that, happiness in life is not found in crypto. I think I've seen truly happy people and they've got no inkling about crypto and Bitcoin and blockchain and whatnot. You've gone through a lot. I think you need to take a good rest or vacation. As a matter of fact, forget about crypto for now. You've got an illness and lost your job. Now that you're hopefully in good shape and has found a way to have income, give yourself a break. Travel once in a while perhaps, go on dates and picnics and movies, indulge in good food and a few bottles of beer, whatever.

My apologies if I'm reading it all wrong, but it seems to me you need to regain that enthusiasm for life first. I wish you all the best!

[rat03gopoh]

There's no motivation I can give you to keep you in the cryptocurrency space as long as no one can guarantee that crypto "promises" wealth.
For whatever reason, cryptocurrencies can't be your complete escape from financial problems. Many initially think that crypto can be a brilliant solution on the verge of collapse without thinking that most cryptocurrencies including bitcoin aren't yet fully functional as currencies. Financial problems are a reality that should be solved with real, not virtual solutions.

[DevFile90]

There's no motivation I can give you to keep you in the cryptocurrency space as long as no one can guarantee that crypto "promises" wealth.
For whatever reason, cryptocurrencies can't be your complete escape from financial problems. Many initially think that crypto can be a brilliant solution on the verge of collapse without thinking that most cryptocurrencies including bitcoin aren't yet fully functional as currencies. Financial problems are a reality that should be solved with real, not virtual solutions.

I get it but even real solutions will always come with a flaw, is there anything in the history of human race that's completely perfect? As far as we have good and bad nothing will remain perfect, OP I suggest you read success stories of members on here this will slowly heal you, it's why I buy the idea of members sharing their success story on this forum to strengthen others.

[Pmalek]

I think Sylvester Stallone said in one of his Rocky movies: "It's not about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and still keep going". You have been knocked down, you have been bruised, but you are still here. You are alive and kicking. You have lost your job and your health. The way I see it is that it can only get better from this point on.

Concentrate on your health first and foremost. Eat healthy and get plenty of sleep. Go out into the nature and surround yourself with positive energy. Do some yoga, meditation, and light physical exercises if you can. If you have the desire, you can even try the Wim Hof method with breading exercises, cold showers, and positive thinking.     

Once your health improves, concentrate on your career. Maybe you can combine Bitcoin and crypto with work. Providing some services in exchange for bitcoin where you would be your own boss, depending on what real-life skills you possess.

Good luck and stay healthy!   

[Marykeller]

Know this and know peace "You are easily placed at the place of your work". No matter how relevant you think you are. Stay strong and be focused cos health is wealth.

I once had such an experience, was sick for days, only to come back and find out that I have been replaced by someone else. That's the kind of world we live in. Don't hope only on your job cos you can be sacked one day. Work and have other side hustles.

[examplens]

I fully understand your situation, I went through something very similar.
I guess you certainly have some specific hobby or interest, I suggest you try to find a way to combine your hobby and crypto ^{if it's possible} and to go from there. it is ideal if you are doing something that is your passion.
if you still have no idea how to put it together, you can always ask here for a possible idea.

[Findingnemo]

Very few people are born rich and most of the people in the richest people in the world made themselves to be in so if someone can do it then why can't you and ne do it, probably it may take decades or generations but definitely possible and you're already in the rough patch which will teach you many life lessons especially the value of money so all you need to do is find your way to break the financial barriers.

[Kelvinid]

Too sad to hear that OP but I think you don't need to give up "Be a man on yourself". Success may come next if we don't lose our hopes and our motivation. Giving up is just like we don't care about ourselves and we don't care about our future. But I think you still have the courage left and I just say, keep moving and never stop. It is sometimes we may fall down but you know what, this may help us to realize what we really wanted to happen in our life. And I just hope you found it already but as reality says that not all of us who come in crypto investment ends great. There is a place that suits us and that we need to find.

[PX-Z]

Losing in just one move seems reckless betting your all into this one move, always don't put your eggs in just one basket.

For now focus on what you have left, learned from the mistakes you get and start over, just try and try since you have the knowledge already and stop having a mindset that you will become rich overnight, crpto isn't like that unless you saved hundreds of bitcoin bought years back and decided to open and recover those coins at one night,

[Mr.right85]

Like I said in OP, I would surely be paying attention to this thread as I hope it would give me the consolation I want and build my motivation/enthusiasm for a new and better start once more. I must say, its a privilege and it give me great comfort to have you guys around, readily and willing to always help. After going through all your posts and diverse ideas or view points, I must say, I'm not disappointed at all but encouraged and have gotten some enlightenment out of your many responses. I wish I had enough merit to give some comments that got to me and really refreshed my mind with new ideas and ways to look at or direction to tackle my current predicament in managementof my paste. Although, out of the little merit I had earned lately, I've given off and is now exhausted of smerit. All your comments are valid and I can say I picked at least a phrase, a concept or even a word put of every single comment and I'm most grateful on you guys taking out the time to read my epistle and giving your insights.

As a matter of fact, forget about crypto for now.

My apologies if I'm reading it all wrong, but it seems to me you need to regain that enthusiasm for life first. I wish you all the best!

Can one truly do this, forget about some means to an income that helped in the paste and could still do. Although it might have seemed to have played a role in my degrading finance but in the real sense, it was a situation born out of an aggressive approach towards an investment. Having that in mind, can one truly forget about crypto or take a break from it in an attempt to build one's self on the same crypto?

An yeah, your in the right on your perspective and I like that. Intrigued actually!

Financial problems are a reality that should be solved with real, not virtual solutions.

I don't really follow on this part of your comment. Are you saying in context of the word that, cryptos which takes a virtual form aren't solving or can't be a solution to life issues?

I ask this because even at the moment and when things were going quite well, I think cryptos which comes from a virtual reality had a way of getting its physical manifestation. We exchange cryptos for fiat and with that, solve our daily need issues. Some persons are either traders, managers on the forum and a few investors that buy and hodl and still, get a physical manifestation of the virtual field in fiat and solve real life issues.
Perhaps you meant it differently and I'll like some clarity.


Haven't said all that, I'm trying not to rush on the comments and as such, I want to read more and not spam my thread but, you could be rest assured, I'm sure to go through all your contributions.
Now I truly understand how much I missed you all and the forum.