Great read, there are some part I found too technical, but it was clearly indicated in the book, which you could skip if you want to. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

Educating urself beyond what the main narrative is the most important thing u can do for urself.

Its extremely frustrating and sad when we realize the sort of predicament we are all in. Trust the politicians n they will tell u what u want to hear to stay in power. One step at a time... We can change this, may not be in my lifetime, but I certainly hope it happens.

Desperate situation calls for desperate measures...

During those “up only” moments, emotions take over and people get careless. Even when things look strong, price can still drop - and that shouldn’t change you. If a drop would wreck you, you’re taking a gamble you can’t afford to lose. Headlines change fast. Your plan shouldn’t. Keep it basic: Know your time horizon. Size positions so dips don’t shake you out. Automate what you can (DCA). Hold safely (self-custody). Stick to what you understand. Make decisions that fit your risk, not someone else’s chart. Think clearly. Stack slowly.

Explained in a simple to understand way... Also reflects why decentralization is such a big deal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzjgJAaHzEQ

When Bitcoin rips, your feed fills with “experts” telling you how to trade and what you should do. If they were nowhere to be found when price was dropping, that’s your cue to unfollow. Don’t get pulled into the noise. Stay calm. Keep a long horizon. Your background, understanding, and risk tolerance are yours - not theirs. Have your own view. Make your own decision. No hype. Just signal.

Myth: “If Bitcoin still rides on bank/card rails, it failed.” Here’s how I see it: I can stack BTC and still tap a card for coffee. No drama. Money has layers - savings, settlement, payments, UX. Not everything has to be replaced on day one. If the world ships a shinier payment rail tomorrow, fine. Let it. As long as my base savings sit in something scarce, open, and outside the printing game, I’m good. Maybe BTC becomes the quiet savings layer in the background. I’m okay with that. I’m not trying to be a purist; I just want options that don’t melt. So no, I don’t need Bitcoin to be everywhere to matter. I need it to be reliable where it counts. Think clearly. Stack slowly.

Numbers can grow while purchasing power shrinks. That’s the trap of measuring wealth with a yardstick that keeps stretching. Zoom out. Choose money that keeps its promise over decades, not headlines. You don’t have to buy bitcoin, but at least go and study it and question it. Think clearly. Stack slowly.

All this executive orders that this ever so increasingly erratic POTUS is doing, can be easily undone by the next person that will come in future. If this is true, then how significant is all this?

One thing that bugs me about stacking Bitcoin and securing it in cold storage is the off-ramp dilemma. You're diligent about self-custody to avoid centralized risks, but when it's time to actually use those sats, whether for bills, purchases, or emergencies—do you end up right back at the mercy of exchanges, banks, and regulators? Do u get stuck moving ur sats? In many cases, yes, if you're converting to fiat via traditional rails, which often involve KYC, fees, and potential freezes or scrutiny. The more restrictive the government is, the harder it will be … so what’s the way out?