(short preface - I see alot of people who are drifting, potentially upset or unsettled about the current conditions, and state of things in general regarding world events, market environment, inner stability, ect. This post is simply what I can offer, as a way to spread warmth and positive energy. I'll keep it at that.)
Alot of newbies will be coming to this sector as the economy slips further into uncertainty and dismay. Strategy is what will keep them afloat.
Most of the people I know are aware of Bitcoin, and I'd estimate that slightly less than half have tinkered with it, or an alt coin, in some way. Who's to say what the future will bring, so I will refrain from coming off as if I have any more knowledge than the next man or woman. However, I do utilize some of my own principles and convictions in my own life, based on my understanding of The Art Of War, and The Book Of 5 Rings, which are two keys to understanding Strategy as a subject in itself. I have studied both books deeply for well over a decade now - and when I say study - I mean I can readily recite both with far more accuracy than anyone else I've met. I consider myself fascinated with the topic. I truly apply it to all things in my life, and I do my best to filter my perceptions through it. I've said it before - Bitcoin IS Strategy. If you want to understand bitcoin deeper, you
absolutely must study the Art of Strategy, and the Book Of 5 Rings.
It's too important for anyone reading this to ignore.
This leads me to the reason I titled this post - "Always Buy Up". What I mean is that you should always
gain something of value in any exchange.
This is one of the central messages and lessons that is continually brought up in the Art of War.
As men and women, we exist on many levels - bitcoin only interacts with
some of those levels (to most people - physical (cold storage) and digital) ... If you were to observe higher levels of existence according to natural law, you would have to acknowledge that monetary value eventually has it's limitations. It is my understanding that Bitcoin is the first tool in human existence, considered to be "money", that has extended itself to reach these levels of limitations, however it still has limitations. Now, with that in mind - I do not sell my coins for cheap. I have to have something
worth more for me to consider selling a single satoshi. I absolutely must be "buying up" - which is rarely in material form. I would consider Training, Education, School, Private Instruction, ect as being some of the only things worth it to me personally, provided that the monetary value is at the right level. I do not judge others for thinking differently, but this is my Way... Knowledge, Growth, and Development of Character are fundamental to experiencing a life worth living in the first place - it is the true hallmark of a wealthy man or woman, regardless of Net Worth. So that's why I take this kind of outlook on it.
I make this point to illustrate why I have the lifestyle that I do - I'm a private guitar instructor. By choice, it is my primary way of making a living, and I am truly passionate about it. I am one of the very few exceptional men alive today who can honestly say I Love Doing What I Do For a Living.
To put it precisely - I teach my students Strategy, applied to the guitar. This gives them a reference point in their lives that they can come back to, and use in other endeavors in the future, as well. I want to be careful about Not turning this into a guitar lesson post - but It deserved it's own part here out of pure respect for the art, and the expression of the creative power therein. I love teaching Strategy, through the guitar.
Now - as a teacher, I can say that the skills that you have in any particular artform are going to expose you to the level of understanding of Strategy that you instinctively have. I'll say that again - The Skills that You Have are going to Expose you to the Level of Understanding of Strategy that you Instinctively Have. The better you get at something, the more it will expose you to the natural strategy that you're already using. The reverse is also true - The more you study strategy, the better you will get at the things that you are already good at. This is a fundamental truth - It is reflective in all things, and in all artforms, because the Way of Nature is the Way of Strategy. Learn it.
Whether you are a musician, painter, poet, singer, songwriter, coder, magician, day trader, juggler, golfer, swimmer, mechanic, doctor, ballerina, warrior, attorney, business consultant, manager, bare knuckle boxer, pilot, diver, miner, carpenter, plumber, architect, district manager, janitor - you get the idea, anything - Having an understanding of Strategy as an Art Form, and applying it to the other aspects of your life, will greatly enhance your performance and growth, which will in turn add value to your life that cannot otherwise be had. That's it. That's the point.
If you do not already study Strategy on a formal and structured level - I highly suggest you do. The answers to your questions are already within you, it's simply a matter of attaining the correct skillset within, that will allow you to observe them as such. If you Do study Strategy already, I must commend you. Cheers! Keep your path straight, and be open to learning additional skills that will allow you the opportunity to express your own strategy in a healthy way.
That being said - I'll leave the rest of the discussion to those who are blessed enough to find this post. Happy New Year - Make 2023 a great year, regardless of market conditions or world outlook.
Take the time to develop yourself as a Man or Woman, and be the best that you can be.
