Month: May 2024

The etymology of the word “toy” in Latin and Greek involves tracing back to terms that relate to play and amusement, although there isn’t a direct equivalent for the modern word “toy.”

In Latin, the closest term might be “ludus,” which means “game,” “play,” or “sport.” This word captures the essence of what toys are used for but doesn’t specifically refer to physical objects designed for play.

In Greek, the word “παίγνιον” (paignion) means “toy” or “plaything.” It comes from the root “παίζω” (paizō), which means “to play.” This term more closely aligns with the modern concept of a toy as an object used for play, particularly by children.

While there isn’t a direct lineage from these ancient languages to the modern English word “toy,” the concepts of play and amusement are deeply rooted in human history, as reflected in these ancient terms.

From Middle English toye (“amorous play, piece of fun or entertainment”), probably from Middle Dutch toy, tuyg (“tools, apparatus, utensil, ornament”) as in Dutchspeel-tuig (“play-thing, toy”), from Old Dutch *tiug, from Proto-Germanic *teugą(“stuff, matter, device, gear, lever”, literally “that which is drawn or pulled”), from Proto-Germanic *teuhaną (“to lead, bring, pull”), from Proto-Indo-European *dewk- (“to pull, lead”). Cognate with German Zeug (“stuff”), Danish tøj (“stuff”). Related to tug, tow.

Includes LEGO’s

Conquer capitalism

We often lament the fact that parents aren’t really active, don’t really spend time with their kids, or are always on their phones… Let them be. Why? Why should we care whether other parents care for their kids or not?

My mom told me that perhaps 90% of Americans all drink soda, or certain sort of sweetened beverage. That means that 90% of people are foolish and stupid-dumb. 

Or in other words, trust nobody who drinks alcohol, “zero calorie” sweeteners, drinks Coca Cola or soda, sparkling water etc.

Often the foolish thing that we say is that… Everyone else is doing it! But let us consider that perhaps 70 to 80% of Americans are obese, over fat. Does that mean we should be the same?

The Toyota Corolla is probably the best selling car, but would you rather drive the cybertruck, or a Toyota Corolla?

The more interesting the terrain you interact with, the happier you will be? 

A very very simple parenting physical tactic: always make sure that your kid is within one arms reach of you. Because you never know when they will try to run in front of a car backing up

What makes a good investor or speculator

$300 USD a month, for a nice fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment in Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Russian Market …

He who adapts the quickest, shall win.

economic theory

I conquered …

I want to invent more stuff?

Declare yourself fortunate #1?

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Put back 2014-2020

Put on the laser eyes

Grow 20% a year

Growing more than 20% a year?

Michael has 3 kids

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Double double double double?

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2020

0 interest rates?

March 2020– new phase of my life?

Zoom, YouTube , new ideas

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New business ideas?

Main street vs Wall Street

Death sentence?

Delamination

Double in value?

Broke my mind?

Decimated

Earning interest or not?

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How to double your money?

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Volatility?

3 year contract

Outperforming? Or under performing? Or same?

You want a boss?

Print 40% more money

Keep parity?

Surge?

Purchasing security, 40% liquid asset in publicly traded companies

Digital Gold > Gold

Think Digital ***

Big Tech, Global Dominant

Hard Money

Don’t just wait to die!

Seize!

Citadel, don’t get starved to death

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Back to the people –> ride out of the citadel!

Take a decision!

Team Bitcoin!

Crypto Cowboy

Powerful vehicles

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POMP?

$250M of Bitcoin

Ask Jack –> will he buy Bitcoin?

We’re gonna win!

Year 1– 4 more years

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1994– of course you need a website,

Of course you need a website & bitcoin!

Bitcoin is like owning your own domain website

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Just in time … right now or not.

Time is the ultimate scarce desirable asset

My only goal or path in life

Wait a week, two weeks … if a month in it is still a problem, then it is real signal.

Perhaps in modern day times, too much short term stress, noise or hormones is what gets in the way?

Don’t be a coward or weakling!

Also don’t get in the way of others

Not “happiness” or even good moods!

Maybe not even joy?

Everyone else is foolish

Avoid and stay away from people with bad energy — don’t interact with them

Is focus a virtue?

Solidified economic energy?

Idea and theory:

Whenever possible, always invest in the most radical and cutting-edge design of the time, because it will last longer.

Or in other words, Cybertruck or nothing!

Cool

The true Spartan Stoic man

Self staunch

—> learn from your past mistakes or regrets

Money lasts forever

Money which lasts forever

Hold the best money

Become the most indestructible

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There is no second best ***

Invest in money

Over a long term horizon, laser focus is rewarded

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$1M–> $1 B

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7% real world yield

Crushing everybody

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Keep buying, don’t sell.

200T–>

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Full potential

30x, 500x increase

What to demonetize?

1923-2023– USD loses 99% vs Gold

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Most investment gains are driven by monetary inflation

Money supply. m2–

Tracking monetary inflation rate

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365 , 99.5% nothing happens

Laser eyes

HODL

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Money lasts forever

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Bitcoin is Sound Money

The reason why Bitcoin is good is because it is difficult to create, fiat currency — a need on a computer can just push a button and trillions of it can be printed.

Good real true money — it must be difficult to produce.

Difficulty adjustment