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Think Transnational– property you could take with you anywhere you go? Whether Asia Southeast Asia Vietnam Cambodia or the states or LA? 

property that you can travel with you,,, teleportable?

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The most masculine, the most dominant?

What is “property”?

Disrupting the world of photography?

Deep fucking value?

Bigger, badder, stronger ,,, more badass?

Customize.

Looks like iron man

Become like iron man?

Hero, the hero’s journey?

STANCE.

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Anything which motivates you to drive is bad?

Graceful.

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Terminator aesthetics

Become, become the terminator

Become like the terminator?

TERMINATOR.

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Not underdog , rather, the overdog?

They not like us!

What is it NOT?

I’m always seeking to discover something better? 

MSTR is better than Bitcoin?

Forever seek better

Seek superior leverage

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Better leverage, higher weight? ***

More money more power?

CONSOLIDATE.

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I love LA FOREVER!

So clean!

Actually a super good idea.

Walking vs driving an hour?

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… investing when everyone else is scared shitless?

Urban, urban commute

Street, street commute, street combat

Street Investor

Streetbitcoin

Street Bitcoin

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Starting the day with fresh thoughts

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Bitcoin treasury company

So a big thought on my mind, is thinking and wondering what is more valuable; bitcoin, microstrategy, something else?

So one of the first investor announcements in which I attended, live webinar, hosted on Zoom, for micro strategy maybe like October 30 last year… Very very exciting as it was my first time attending a live investor call. To see Michael Saylor in the virtual flesh, life was really really exciting… Like seeing a live rockstar!

Anyways, well what was kind of interesting was Michael Saylor branded microstrategy as a “bitcoin treasury company“, or funny enough a… “BTC”.

 in another talk you did in front of a bunch of investors, maybe a month prior to that, he essentially noted that essentially micro strategy was becoming a bitcoin bank, however you cannot do overnight deposits in withdrawals which means that micro strategy has a permanent base of bitcoin treasuries. And if we think about the greater macro trends of bitcoin going up forever to the top right, then what that means is that micro strategy is easily poise to become a $1 trillion plus company. Maybe at least 3 trillion or even 10 trillion in the next 10 to 20 years?

Bitcoin bank

I think for a long time if you said, you can invest in a bank, in the early days. For example can you imagine investing in JP Morgan Chase like 120, 200, 300 years ago? Certainly your family would have a fortune.

Or another analogy like becoming standard oil, becoming an oil company, investing in oil. Certainly everybody understands that oil is valuable, but the way that John de Rockefeller made it very very useful was being able to standardize oil, and transform the crude oil product into useful stuff like creating asphalt and also Jet fuel engine, and the gasoline you put in your car.

We are still in the early days of bitcoin, and now… The floodgates have opened. I feel like the whole planet right now is like a crypto arena, like a real life game of gladiator, a crypto Colosseum.

Anyways, things are starting to get fun and interesting; the reason being that now when everyone is becoming to get scared shitless, this is when the real fun begins! If anything, I’m hungry to get access to more capital, to invest when everybody else is scared. I guess having big balls is a huge benefit in today’s fun exciting volatile world.

Wagyu is the key

In a totally unrelated note, on my 37th birthday, I had the extreme pleasure of being treated to the “gold”, level of all you eat Japanese Wagyu Korean barbecue style, in Little Tokyo at my new favorite restaurant on the planet, “chubby cattle”. All you can eat wagyu, A5 Wagyu… I love America!

And also kind of unrelated, probably one of the best kept secrets is that Costco sells American style Wagyu beef, ground beef, 70/30, in these bricks, which taste insanely good and great, and is only maybe like I think five dollars a pound? Typically my favorite is beef ribs, but one of the big problems about beef ribs is that half of the weight is just a bone, which is in some sense “filler”, unless you instant pot the rib bones later to make a beef bone broth soup, which is also a good idea, but anyways, I had only about 3 pounds of the Costco Wagyu ground beef last night, just cooked as simple burger patties, and I slept in like two minutes. I’m almost wondering… If you suffer from insomnia I have a hard time sleeping whatever, just try this; get a bunch of the Costco Wagyu ground beef, cook it at home on your fry pan or air fryer, try to eat at least three or 4 pounds of it, and then I can almost guarantee you that you’ll fall asleep immediately. And the upside of sleeping insanely well  is that the next day, you wake up with so much bigger joy excitement, strength wellness optimism happiness and glee, and isn’t this what everybody wants?

Weight lifting

I’m starting to think more and more, certainly anybody and everybody can benefit from weightlifting, doesn’t matter if it is your 70-year-old mom, your neighbor next-door, you and your wife your kids whatever.

Instead of thinking of it like weightlifting, maybe we should think of it like gravity training. If you think about Goku in the gravity chamber, the basic concept and principle is simple; you’re fighting against gravity, which will strengthen your tendons your bones your ligaments your body your muscles etc.… But I think the key idea and the key secret is Towards strengthening and hormesis;  you do not want long-term stress on your body at a medium intensity. Instead, you want an insanely high stressor or insanely high impact, for like half a second, for an insanely short duration, infrequently.

For example, better to lift 1000 pounds, once, for half a centimeter, once a week rather than to lift 100 pounds, 100 times, five days a week.

Also in terms of fitness, better to do insanely short fun sprints, for like 30 seconds, the “HIIT” style, high intensity interval training rather than “run“ for like five hours straight?

Ground beliefs

So, assuming that you have the ground truth that bitcoin is going up forever, in a very volatile manner, very jittery, up-and-down, but ultimately to the top and right forever, then what?

I also have a very interesting personal thesis about return; maybe from a physics perspective, the general idea is that in order for a high to go higher, you need a lower low?

For example, if you did not have insanely high dips down, you cannot have new insanely high highs?

This also becomes interesting as a life philosophy, in theory if you want higher highs, you also need lower lows?

Maximizing pleasure & joy?

I think what a lot of basic heatedness don’t understand is that actually, if you desire a higher high you also need a lower low. What that means is simple; in order to harness a higher high, you actually need to become more spartan, sparing, embrace fasting.

For example, rather than blowing your load every single day, if you want to in theory maximize your hedonic sexual pleasure, you would actually in theory… Want to be celibate for like 29 days, and only have intercourse once a month? 

Similarly speaking, if you were dumb rich, you would not want to buy a Lamborghini each and every single day, 30 days straight, 365 days in a year straight. This would probably not bring you much joy. It’s kind of also like eating Japanese A5 Wagyu meat, it is only enjoyable if you eat it like once a year, once a month at tops, if you have it each and every single day, even the richest most wonderful thing can lose its appeal.

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I LOVE LA FOREVER!

My mind is blown… It’s like February 2, still technically dead winter, and the sun outside is so beautiful warm and nice, I could still be shirtless end of January early February? I’m never leaving this place!

Actually one of the funniest thoughts I have about leaving the state going to Vietnam for about a month Hong Kong for a weekend being back… Things that America, LA and the west side have going for it:

1. Air quality here is 10000x cleaner and better than Asia: Ironically enough, one of the greatest benefits of being in the west side, Culver City etc.… Is actually, there’s not many smokers. It is quite rare here. Compare this to being in Hong Kong Kong, in which literally like 99% of the men all smoke in the streets? And also being in Saigon, I love Saigon to death but the downside is because of the rapid industrialization, the pollution in Saigon and Vietnam is so bad.
2. Access to meat: in another funny turn of events, actually, having access to beef and meat in America is like 100 times better than anywhere else in the world? If you’re in Asia , getting access to beef is actually very difficult; I suppose all the government subsidies for beef in America will benefit us.
3. Freedom of speech: after being in Asia, the truth is you don’t really have freedom of speech in Asia. One wrong sentiment and boom, you’re gonna get a knock on your door. And also… Internet censorship, no no no, the Internet is not censored in America, it is more or less 100% free. Just try going to anywhere in Asia or Southeast Asia, when certain websites are banned or blocked or whatever… And then your mind will be opened. Even a simple thing… If you’re in Hong Kong, you cannot use ChatGPT.

What if where you currently were standing were already paradise? 

I also have another funny sentiment; actually a very positive and optimistic one: we forward in 2025 I’m just gonna think that everything is good, even the “bad”?

Steady

Who’s on top?

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Money Thoughts

Walking down Wilshire the other day seeing a brand new Lamborghini REVUELTO, pretty cool,,, put the funny thing is actually, and technically rich enough to buy like four or five of them. But I choose not to because what I realized is it is kind of a losing bet.

The problems is that first, it’s really a liability and not a productive asset. What that means is if you’re in a position in which you always have to stress out about other people messing up your car etc., you’re in a very fragile position.

For example, a big thing I think about a lot of maintenance. Like having to get an oil change, get new tires, or what do you do when you’re driving on the freeway and there’s a tiny rock ship which cracks your windshield?

So this is where we money and bitcoin becomes interesting; let us say you have like 20 bitcoins, currently worth around $2 million, and you have it essentially kind of stored in the cloud your mind in a hardware wallet or a online wallet whatever… Technically you own four Lamborghini REVUELTOS in your mind,  or assuming that a Lamborghini Huracan, is around $250,000, like owning eight entry-level Lambos.

displays of wealth?

So certainly the only reason you would ever want to purchase and drive around the Lamborghini is to show it to other human beings. For example, assuming you’re on a desert island and there’s no other human beings around, certainly the fun of your Lamborghini will be less. It might still be fun to drive around, You still might love the way it looks etc., but still… A Lamborghini is more about promiscuous consumption, rather than owning it for yourself?

Cyber wealth

A lot of people invest in off-line hardware wallets putting their bitcoins in cold storage. I personally would not really ever do this because I don’t really trust myself, I don’t want to be the dude who threw away his hard drive with $1 billion worth of bitcoins, trying to you visually find it, or the guy who forgot his pass key, Essentially locking him out of his $500 million bitcoins or something.

This is also where I’m kind of interested in micro strategy, micro strategy stuff, even owning a Security, because it makes life a little easier. First, you don’t really have to work about somebody hacking fidelity because it’s not gonna happen.

Also, easier to hand down your generational wall to your kids, or your wife or your spouse, via the exchange.

Microstrategy is bitcoin on steroids? 

“What’s better than bitcoin? More bitcoin!” – Saylor

So I think as investors, we are always seeking superior yield.

For example, when I first heard about bitcoin making big moves in 2017, I think this is one bitcoin was only like $300 of bitcoin, and then I ended up putting in like maybe $25,000 in 2018, one bitcoin was around $6999 a coin, it was always about a strong belief in a new type of system and thing. It’s kind of a kin to believing in open source technology, the internet etc.

We are technologists, we love tech, technology. We are “techies”.

So whenever I hear people who work at Google Amazon Facebook Meta etc. who are not into bitcoin, I get a bit confused, because in theory… If you were in tech and big tech, shouldn’t you understand bitcoin the best?

Like for example, assuming you’re an engineer, studied computer science math etc., assuming that you have strong rigor in logic… Shouldn’t you be the most prime person to understand bitcoin deeply?

Anyways, in search of superior yield, what’s the point?

So I had a funny thought, the thought of being like stupid dumb rich, infinite free money forever. Isn’t this the goal?

Never get stuck in an ideology

So I love the mythology of bitcoin, Satoshi etc.… But I suppose also, one should not get stuck in believing in a thing for the sake of believing in a thing.

Also, to be stuck to one ideology, for the sake of consistency is also a bad thing.

Assuming that both bitcoin and both micro strategy are gonna go out forever, in that both are not risky, assuming that both have like zero risk, but rather, high volatility… And assuming that micro strategy is 2X the volatility of bitcoin, and if you love volatility, wouldn’t and shouldn’t you just go all in on microstrategy? 

do you got the stomach for it?

Perhaps for me, my greatest blessing is my spartan stoic body and mind. And I’ve built the stomach for investing trading etc., ever since I was like 15 years old.

I think once you have the clarity about something, it is a good idea to pull the trigger. Then comes issues of timing, your mood, when you feel like doing it etc.

And then it comes to having the balls and the stomach for it. 

Better to die enormous than lie dormant

“I turn that two into a four that four into an eight, I turn my life into a nice first week release date” – JAY Z

I still think that Jay Z might be one of the greatest entrepreneur all minds of all time, specifically because he came from nothing, and became one of the greatest somethings.

I’m also pretty proud of myself, coming from more or less a single mom, and becoming me.

I think when an idea captivates you or fascinates you or interests you, just go balls to the wall, all in, buckle yourself up for the ride! 

New strategies

EricStrategy, ESTR –> vision!

Owning gold versus being a jeweler?

So my uncle who has done well for himself, and also helped me my sister my mom and my family and me — made his money off of gold and being a gold jeweler.

Taking back the analogy to bitcoin, I also like the idea of being or becoming a bitcoin jeweler.

Certainly maybe in the past, if you bought gold and just sat on it, it would be a kind of good store of value. But, the true wealth is actually generated by creating old products, buying the gold cheap, fashioning it into like a ring or necklace, and selling the gold product.

I almost wonder if the same thing is with bitcoin, bitcoin as the raw material, and a company like microstrategy becoming the metaphorical jeweler for it, fashioning new bitcoin products? 

Think Rockefeller

What was more valuable; owning the raw oil and petroleum or owning standard oil stock? Certainly the stock.

John D Rockerfeller had the genius of sentry standardizing oil and petroleum, and a century creating an empire out of it, taking the crude and refining it into useful products.

Perhaps Michael sailor is the new Rockerfeller, also once again, taking the raw product which is bitcoin, putting it into a transformer, making more useful bitcoin products out of it?

why not have Microstrategy stock

I think the only reason to not have micro strategy stock because if you do not like volatility. But then again if you own the bitcoin itself, you also kind of already have an appetite for volatility.

So I guess the question is; how much volatility can you stomach and bear?  

ERIC

Walking down Wilshire the other day seeing a brand new Lamborghini REVUELTO, pretty cool,,, put the funny thing is actually, and technically rich enough to buy like four or five of them. But I choose not to because what I realized is it is kind of a losing bet.

The problems is that first, it’s really a liability and not a productive asset. What that means is if you’re in a position in which you always have to stress out about other people messing up your car etc., you’re in a very fragile position.

For example, a big thing I think about a lot of maintenance. Like having to get an oil change, get new tires, or what do you do when you’re driving on the freeway and there’s a tiny rock ship which cracks your windshield?

So this is where we money and bitcoin becomes interesting; let us say you have like 20 bitcoins, currently worth around $2 million, and you have it essentially kind of stored in the cloud your mind in a hardware wallet or a online wallet whatever… Technically you own four Lamborghini REVUELTOS in your mind,  or assuming that a Lamborghini Huracan, is around $250,000, like owning eight entry-level Lambos.

displays of wealth?

So certainly the only reason you would ever want to purchase and drive around the Lamborghini is to show it to other human beings. For example, assuming you’re on a desert island and there’s no other human beings around, certainly the fun of your Lamborghini will be less. It might still be fun to drive around, You still might love the way it looks etc., but still… A Lamborghini is more about promiscuous consumption, rather than owning it for yourself?

Cyber wealth

A lot of people invest in off-line hardware wallets putting their bitcoins in cold storage. I personally would not really ever do this because I don’t really trust myself, I don’t want to be the dude who threw away his hard drive with $1 billion worth of bitcoins, trying to you visually find it, or the guy who forgot his pass key, Essentially locking him out of his $500 million bitcoins or something.

This is also where I’m kind of interested in micro strategy, micro strategy stuff, even owning a Security, because it makes life a little easier. First, you don’t really have to work about somebody hacking fidelity because it’s not gonna happen.

Also, easier to hand down your generational wall to your kids, or your wife or your spouse, via the exchange.

Microstrategy is bitcoin on steroids? 

“What’s better than bitcoin? More bitcoin!” – Saylor

So I think as investors, we are always seeking superior yield.

For example, when I first heard about bitcoin making big moves in 2017, I think this is one bitcoin was only like $300 of bitcoin, and then I ended up putting in like maybe $25,000 in 2018, one bitcoin was around $6999 a coin, it was always about a strong belief in a new type of system and thing. It’s kind of a kin to believing in open source technology, the internet etc.

We are technologists, we love tech, technology. We are “techies”.

So whenever I hear people who work at Google Amazon Facebook Meta etc. who are not into bitcoin, I get a bit confused, because in theory… If you were in tech and big tech, shouldn’t you understand bitcoin the best?

Like for example, assuming you’re an engineer, studied computer science math etc., assuming that you have strong rigor in logic… Shouldn’t you be the most prime person to understand bitcoin deeply?

Anyways, in search of superior yield, what’s the point?

So I had a funny thought, the thought of being like stupid dumb rich, infinite free money forever. Isn’t this the goal?

Never get stuck in an ideology

So I love the mythology of bitcoin, Satoshi etc.… But I suppose also, one should not get stuck in believing in a thing for the sake of believing in a thing.

Also, to be stuck to one ideology, for the sake of consistency is also a bad thing.

Assuming that both bitcoin and both micro strategy are gonna go out forever, in that both are not risky, assuming that both have like zero risk, but rather, high volatility… And assuming that micro strategy is 2X the volatility of bitcoin, and if you love volatility, wouldn’t and shouldn’t you just go all in on microstrategy? 

do you got the stomach for it?

Perhaps for me, my greatest blessing is my spartan stoic body and mind. And I’ve built the stomach for investing trading etc., ever since I was like 15 years old.

I think once you have the clarity about something, it is a good idea to pull the trigger. Then comes issues of timing, your mood, when you feel like doing it etc.

And then it comes to having the balls and the stomach for it. 

Better to die enormous than lie dormant

“I turn that two into a four that four into an eight, I turn my life into a nice first week release date” – JAY Z

I still think that Jay Z might be one of the greatest entrepreneur all minds of all time, specifically because he came from nothing, and became one of the greatest somethings.

I’m also pretty proud of myself, coming from more or less a single mom, and becoming me.

I think when an idea captivates you or fascinates you or interests you, just go balls to the wall, all in, buckle yourself up for the ride! 

New strategies

EricStrategy, ESTR –> vision!

Owning gold versus being a jeweler?

So my uncle who has done well for himself, and also helped me my sister my mom and my family and me — made his money off of gold and being a gold jeweler.

Taking back the analogy to bitcoin, I also like the idea of being or becoming a bitcoin jeweler.

Certainly maybe in the past, if you bought gold and just sat on it, it would be a kind of good store of value. But, the true wealth is actually generated by creating old products, buying the gold cheap, fashioning it into like a ring or necklace, and selling the gold product.

I almost wonder if the same thing is with bitcoin, bitcoin as the raw material, and a company like microstrategy becoming the metaphorical jeweler for it, fashioning new bitcoin products? 

Think Rockefeller

What was more valuable; owning the raw oil and petroleum or owning standard oil stock? Certainly the stock.

John D Rockerfeller had the genius of sentry standardizing oil and petroleum, and a century creating an empire out of it, taking the crude and refining it into useful products.

Perhaps Michael sailor is the new Rockerfeller, also once again, taking the raw product which is bitcoin, putting it into a transformer, making more useful bitcoin products out of it?

why not have Microstrategy stock

I think the only reason to not have micro strategy stock because if you do not like volatility. But then again if you own the bitcoin itself, you also kind of already have an appetite for volatility.

So I guess the question is; how much volatility can you stomach and bear?  

ERIC

Doing stuff rather than just waiting for the world to happen to you?

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Go denser, deeper?

New ambitions: owning everything?

Money thoughts

Walking down Wilshire the other day seeing a brand new Lamborghini REVUELTO, pretty cool,,, put the funny thing is actually, and technically rich enough to buy like four or five of them. But I choose not to because what I realized is it is kind of a losing bet.

The problems is that first, it’s really a liability and not a productive asset. What that means is if you’re in a position in which you always have to stress out about other people messing up your car etc., you’re in a very fragile position.

For example, a big thing I think about a lot of maintenance. Like having to get an oil change, get new tires, or what do you do when you’re driving on the freeway and there’s a tiny rock ship which cracks your windshield?

So this is where we money and bitcoin becomes interesting; let us say you have like 20 bitcoins, currently worth around $2 million, and you have it essentially kind of stored in the cloud your mind in a hardware wallet or a online wallet whatever… Technically you own four Lamborghini REVUELTOS in your mind,  or assuming that a Lamborghini Huracan, is around $250,000, like owning eight entry-level Lambos.

displays of wealth?

So certainly the only reason you would ever want to purchase and drive around the Lamborghini is to show it to other human beings. For example, assuming you’re on a desert island and there’s no other human beings around, certainly the fun of your Lamborghini will be less. It might still be fun to drive around, You still might love the way it looks etc., but still… A Lamborghini is more about promiscuous consumption, rather than owning it for yourself?

Cyber wealth

A lot of people invest in off-line hardware wallets putting their bitcoins in cold storage. I personally would not really ever do this because I don’t really trust myself, I don’t want to be the dude who threw away his hard drive with $1 billion worth of bitcoins, trying to you visually find it, or the guy who forgot his pass key, Essentially locking him out of his $500 million bitcoins or something.

This is also where I’m kind of interested in micro strategy, micro strategy stuff, even owning a Security, because it makes life a little easier. First, you don’t really have to work about somebody hacking fidelity because it’s not gonna happen.

Also, easier to hand down your generational wall to your kids, or your wife or your spouse, via the exchange.

Microstrategy is bitcoin on steroids? 

“What’s better than bitcoin? More bitcoin!” – Saylor

So I think as investors, we are always seeking superior yield.

For example, when I first heard about bitcoin making big moves in 2017, I think this is one bitcoin was only like $300 of bitcoin, and then I ended up putting in like maybe $25,000 in 2018, one bitcoin was around $6999 a coin, it was always about a strong belief in a new type of system and thing. It’s kind of a kin to believing in open source technology, the internet etc.

We are technologists, we love tech, technology. We are “techies”.

So whenever I hear people who work at Google Amazon Facebook Meta etc. who are not into bitcoin, I get a bit confused, because in theory… If you were in tech and big tech, shouldn’t you understand bitcoin the best?

Like for example, assuming you’re an engineer, studied computer science math etc., assuming that you have strong rigor in logic… Shouldn’t you be the most prime person to understand bitcoin deeply?

Anyways, in search of superior yield, what’s the point?

So I had a funny thought, the thought of being like stupid dumb rich, infinite free money forever. Isn’t this the goal?

Never get stuck in an ideology

So I love the mythology of bitcoin, Satoshi etc.… But I suppose also, one should not get stuck in believing in a thing for the sake of believing in a thing.

Also, to be stuck to one ideology, for the sake of consistency is also a bad thing.

Assuming that both bitcoin and both micro strategy are gonna go out forever, in that both are not risky, assuming that both have like zero risk, but rather, high volatility… And assuming that micro strategy is 2X the volatility of bitcoin, and if you love volatility, wouldn’t and shouldn’t you just go all in on microstrategy? 

do you got the stomach for it?

Perhaps for me, my greatest blessing is my spartan stoic body and mind. And I’ve built the stomach for investing trading etc., ever since I was like 15 years old.

I think once you have the clarity about something, it is a good idea to pull the trigger. Then comes issues of timing, your mood, when you feel like doing it etc.

And then it comes to having the balls and the stomach for it. 

Better to die enormous than lie dormant

“I turn that two into a four that four into an eight, I turn my life into a nice first week release date” – JAY Z

I still think that Jay Z might be one of the greatest entrepreneur all minds of all time, specifically because he came from nothing, and became one of the greatest somethings.

I’m also pretty proud of myself, coming from more or less a single mom, and becoming me.

I think when an idea captivates you or fascinates you or interests you, just go balls to the wall, all in, buckle yourself up for the ride! 

New strategies

EricStrategy, ESTR –> vision!

Owning gold versus being a jeweler?

So my uncle who has done well for himself, and also helped me my sister my mom and my family and me — made his money off of gold and being a gold jeweler.

Taking back the analogy to bitcoin, I also like the idea of being or becoming a bitcoin jeweler.

Certainly maybe in the past, if you bought gold and just sat on it, it would be a kind of good store of value. But, the true wealth is actually generated by creating old products, buying the gold cheap, fashioning it into like a ring or necklace, and selling the gold product.

I almost wonder if the same thing is with bitcoin, bitcoin as the raw material, and a company like microstrategy becoming the metaphorical jeweler for it, fashioning new bitcoin products? 

Think Rockefeller

What was more valuable; owning the raw oil and petroleum or owning standard oil stock? Certainly the stock.

John D Rockerfeller had the genius of sentry standardizing oil and petroleum, and a century creating an empire out of it, taking the crude and refining it into useful products.

Perhaps Michael sailor is the new Rockerfeller, also once again, taking the raw product which is bitcoin, putting it into a transformer, making more useful bitcoin products out of it?

why not have Microstrategy stock

I think the only reason to not have micro strategy stock because if you do not like volatility. But then again if you own the bitcoin itself, you also kind of already have an appetite for volatility.

So I guess the question is; how much volatility can you stomach and bear?  

ERIC

Motivational media

Investing is all about opportunity

Your margin is my opportunity

My opportunity

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It needs to be a 1000% obvious

Fortress

Free trade!

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$2.11M record

Price PR

I’ll be rich forever!

Infinite gratitude!

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Below is a more in-depth look at some of the biological and biochemical mechanisms through which ginger and lemon may aid digestion, focusing on key molecules, receptors, and physiological processes.

1. Ginger: Key Bioactive Compounds and Pathways

A. Gingerols and Shogaols

• Chemical Nature:

• Gingerols (such as 6-gingerol) are phenolic compounds responsible for the characteristic pungent flavor of fresh ginger.

• Upon drying or heating, gingerols can be converted into shogaols (e.g., 6-shogaol), which are often even more bioactive.

• Metabolism:

• After oral consumption, gingerols and shogaols are absorbed in the intestine, partially metabolized in the liver, and can undergo conjugation (e.g., glucuronidation).

• These metabolites circulate throughout the body, but a significant amount can also remain in the gut lumen, exerting local effects on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

B. Modulation of Receptors and Enzymes

1. TRPV1 Receptor (Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1)

• Ginger’s pungent compounds (particularly gingerol) can interact with TRPV1 receptors—these are the same receptors activated by capsaicin (from chili peppers).

• TRPV1 stimulation in the GI tract can prompt mild local vasodilation and promote gut motility, potentially easing digestion.

2. Serotonin (5-HT) Receptors

• Ginger is known to have anti-emetic effects in part by modulating 5-HT receptors (particularly 5-HT_3) found in the gut and the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the brain.

• This helps reduce nausea by altering signaling that triggers vomiting.

3. Anti-Inflammatory Enzymes (COX and LOX Pathways)

• Laboratory studies suggest gingerols and shogaols can partially inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) enzymes, reducing the production of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids.

• Lowered inflammation in the gut can improve the integrity of the intestinal lining and reduce discomfort.

4. Enhanced Pancreatic and Gastric Enzyme Activity

• Some research indicates ginger may boost the activity of lipase and other digestive enzymes (e.g., proteases).

• This improves the breakdown of dietary fats and proteins, reducing bloating and promoting overall digestive efficiency.

C. Effects on GI Motility

• Gastric Emptying:

• Ginger can accelerate gastric emptying by increasing gentle rhythmic contractions of the stomach, helping food move more swiftly into the duodenum.

• This effect often translates to reduced feelings of fullness and less chance of acid reflux or bloating.

• Intestinal Transit:

• By supporting the normal peristaltic movements in the intestines, ginger can help maintain regular bowel movements, reducing constipation or sluggishness.

2. Lemon: Citric and Ascorbic Acids in Digestion

A. Citric Acid

1. pH and Enzymatic Environment

• Lemons have a high concentration of citric acid, which slightly lowers the pH in the upper GI tract when consumed.

• Adequate acidity supports the activation of pepsin (an enzyme needed for protein breakdown) and helps sanitize the stomach environment by limiting the survival of pathogenic microbes.

2. Mineral Chelation

• Citric acid can chelate certain minerals (like calcium, magnesium, and iron), potentially enhancing their solubility and absorption.

• Improved mineral utilization can support overall metabolic and digestive health.

B. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1. Antioxidant and Gut Lining Support

• Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps protect the intestinal lining from oxidative damage.

• A healthier mucosal layer in the stomach and intestines can contribute to less irritation and inflammation.

2. Collagen Synthesis

• Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, which is important for maintaining strong connective tissues, including those in the GI tract (e.g., blood vessels, smooth muscle integrity).

C. Fiber and Prebiotic Effects

• Pectin

• The pulp and pith of lemons contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber.

• In the gut, pectin can act as a prebiotic, selectively feeding beneficial microbes (e.g., Bifidobacteria). A well-balanced microbiome often translates to better overall digestion and reduced bloating/gas.

3. Synergistic Physiology of Ginger + Lemon

When combined (e.g., in tea or warm water infusions), ginger and lemon may amplify each other’s digestive benefits:

1. Enhanced Digestive Secretion

• Ginger encourages enzyme secretion and motility, while lemon supports stomach acid production and provides key nutrients (vitamin C).

• This synergy can optimize the chemical environment (pH, enzyme availability) for digestion.

2. Balanced Gut Microenvironment

• Ginger’s anti-inflammatory compounds keep irritation in check, while lemon’s pectin offers nourishment to beneficial gut bacteria.

• Together, they promote a healthier GI tract less prone to dysbiosis (harmful microbial overgrowth).

3. Reduced Gastrointestinal Distress

• Ginger’s ability to reduce nausea and lemon’s mild acidity (which can tame an overly alkaline or sluggish stomach) often help alleviate symptoms like bloating, cramping, or slow digestion.

4. Improved Nutrient Absorption

• The mildly acidic environment from lemon (citric acid) can improve mineral bioavailability, while ginger can enhance fat digestion.

• Together, they may help ensure the body absorbs more nutrients from meals.

4. Additional Biological Considerations

1. Enteric Nervous System (ENS) Influence

• The ENS (the “second brain” in the gut) communicates with the central nervous system.

• Bioactive compounds from ginger and lemon can modulate this communication, helping regulate gut motility and secretion reflexes.

2. Hormonal Regulation

• Compounds in ginger might slightly influence gut-derived hormones like ghrelin (hunger hormone) and cholecystokinin (CCK), which help regulate meal satisfaction and gastric emptying.

• Lemon’s role in fostering a healthy gut ecosystem may indirectly support balanced hormone signaling, as gut bacteria can affect hormone pathways.

3. Microbial Metabolites

• As beneficial gut bacteria feed on lemon’s pectin, they produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—like acetate, propionate, and butyrate—which have multiple positive effects:

• Fuel for colonocytes (cells of the colon)

• Maintenance of an optimal gut pH

• Anti-inflammatory signaling in the gut and systemically

5. Summary of Biological Mechanisms

• Ginger:

• Potent phenolic compounds (gingerols, shogaols) interact with TRPV1 and serotonin receptors to reduce inflammation, improve GI motility, and combat nausea.

• Supports pancreatic and gastric enzyme function and moderates inflammatory pathways (COX, LOX).

• Lemon:

• Citric acid improves the stomach’s acidic environment, supporting digestive enzymes.

• Vitamin C aids collagen synthesis and antioxidant defense, protecting the gut lining.

• Pectin offers prebiotic benefits, enriching beneficial bacteria that produce gut-friendly SCFAs.

• Together:

• The combination enhances the efficiency of digestive processes, reduces GI inflammation, and may foster a healthy gut microbiome.

• Often consumed in a warm infusion (e.g., tea), ginger and lemon encourage hydration and gentle stimulation of the digestive tract.

By understanding these detailed biological pathways—from molecular interactions to shifts in the gut microbiome—it’s clear why ginger and lemon are lauded as a powerful duo for supporting digestion and gastrointestinal well-being.

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Ginger and lemon have both been used for centuries in traditional medicine to support digestion. Modern science has shed light on some of the biological mechanisms behind their digestive benefits. Below is a breakdown of how each component contributes to digestive health.

Ginger

1. Active Compounds (Gingerols and Shogaols)

• Ginger contains potent bioactive compounds called gingerols and shogaols.

• These molecules have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help soothe irritation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

2. Stimulation of Digestive Enzymes

• Studies suggest ginger can enhance the activity of digestive enzymes (like pancreatic lipase), helping break down fats more effectively.

• By increasing enzyme efficiency, ginger may reduce bloating and discomfort after meals.

3. Promoting GI Motility

• Ginger can help speed up gastric emptying (how quickly food leaves the stomach) by promoting gentle contractions of the stomach and intestines.

• Improved motility helps prevent bloating and reduces feelings of fullness or nausea.

4. Anti-Nausea Effects

• Ginger is well-known for its antiemetic (anti-nausea) properties.

• It’s thought to work partly by acting on serotonin receptors (5-HT3) in the gut and the brain’s nausea center, thereby reducing nausea and vomiting.

Lemon

1. Citric Acid Content

• Lemons are high in citric acid, which can help boost stomach acid levels.

• Adequate stomach acidity is crucial for initiating the digestion of proteins and for activating certain enzymes.

2. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

• Lemons are also a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports overall health, including the immune system.

• Vitamin C can help maintain the health of the gut lining and support other digestive processes.

3. Mild Detoxification and Hydration

• Lemon juice in water can increase fluid intake, supporting healthy bowel movements and preventing constipation.

• While “detox” claims are often overstated, staying hydrated does help the kidneys and intestines process and eliminate waste.

4. Possible Prebiotic Effects

• Lemon contains small amounts of soluble fiber (pectin) in its pulp.

• Soluble fibers can act as prebiotics, feeding beneficial gut bacteria and helping maintain a balanced gut microbiome.

Synergistic Effects

When ginger and lemon are consumed together—often in a warm tea or infused water—they can offer a synergistic boost to digestion:

1. Enhanced Enzyme Activity

• The combination can further stimulate digestive secretions (stomach acid, bile, pancreatic enzymes).

2. Reduced Inflammation and Soothing of the Gut

• Both ingredients have anti-inflammatory components (gingerols, vitamin C) that can help calm irritated GI tissues.

3. Improved Motility and Less Bloating

• Ginger’s effect on gastrointestinal motility combined with lemon’s mild acidic support often makes digestion feel smoother, with less gas and bloating.

4. Natural Flavor and Hydration Support

• Lemon and ginger together encourage people to drink more fluids (especially in the form of tea), supporting good hydration—a key part of healthy digestion.

Practical Considerations

• Dose and Form:

• Fresh ginger root can be sliced, grated, or juiced.

• Lemon can be juiced or used as slices with the rind.

• Consuming them in a warm beverage (e.g., ginger-lemon tea) can be especially soothing.

• Timing:

• Some people find sipping ginger-lemon tea 20–30 minutes before meals helps with digestion.

• Others may prefer it afterward to help settle the stomach.

• Safety:

• In general, moderate amounts of ginger and lemon are safe for most people.

• However, excessive intake of ginger can cause heartburn or mouth irritation in sensitive individuals.

• People on medications (especially blood thinners) or with specific health conditions should consult a healthcare professional.

Key Takeaways

• Ginger supports digestion largely by reducing inflammation, enhancing enzyme activity, and improving gut motility—benefits linked to its active compounds (gingerols and shogaols).

• Lemon contributes mild acidity, vitamin C, and a small amount of soluble fiber, which can help balance stomach acid levels, improve hydration, and maintain a healthy gut environment.

• Together, ginger and lemon create a refreshing and potentially therapeutic beverage that can support smoother, more comfortable digestion, especially when consumed regularly in moderate amounts.

By understanding these biological mechanisms, one can see why ginger and lemon are often recommended together for digestive relief and overall gut health.

MicroStrategy Announces Pricing of Strike Preferred Stock Offering (STRK)

Press Release  â€¢  January 31, 2025

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TYSONS CORNER, Va.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—January 31, 2025—MicroStrategy^® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR) (“MicroStrategy”) today announced the pricing of its offering on January 30, 2025 of 7,300,000 shares of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (the “perpetual strike preferred stock”), at a public offering price of $80.00 per share. The issuance and sale of the perpetual strike preferred stock are scheduled to settle on February 5, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

MicroStrategy estimates that the net proceeds to it from the offering will be approximately $563.4 million, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and MicroStrategy’s estimated offering expenses. MicroStrategy intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of bitcoin and for working capital.

The perpetual strike preferred stock will have a liquidation preference of $100 per share and will accumulate cumulative dividends at a fixed rate of 8.00% per annum. Regular dividends on the perpetual strike preferred stock will be payable when, as and if declared by MicroStrategy’s board of directors, out of funds legally available for their payment to the extent paid in cash, quarterly in arrears on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year, beginning on March 31, 2025. Declared regular dividends on the perpetual strike preferred stock will be payable, at MicroStrategy’s election, in cash, shares of its class A common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its class A common stock, in the manner, and subject to the provisions, described in the prospectus supplement for the offering.

Holders of the perpetual strike preferred stock will have the right to convert their shares of perpetual strike preferred stock on any business day (subject to certain limitations) into shares of MicroStrategy’s class A common stock (together, if applicable, with cash in lieu of any fractional share of class A common stock) at the then-applicable conversion rate. The initial conversion rate is 0.1000 shares of MicroStrategy’s class A common stock per share of perpetual strike preferred stock, which represents an initial conversion price of $1,000.00 per share of MicroStrategy’s class A common stock. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.

MicroStrategy will have the right, at its election, to redeem all, and not less than all, of the perpetual strike preferred stock, at any time, for cash if the total aggregate liquidation preference of all perpetual strike preferred stock then outstanding is less than 25% of the aggregate liquidation preference of the perpetual strike preferred stock issued in the offering. In addition, MicroStrategy will have the right to redeem all, but not less than all, of the perpetual strike preferred stock if certain tax events occur. The redemption price for any perpetual strike preferred stock to be redeemed will be a cash amount equal to the liquidation preference of the perpetual strike preferred stock to be redeemed (or, in the case of a redemption in connection with a tax event, the greater of (1) the liquidation preference of the perpetual strike preferred stock to be redeemed; and (2) the average of the last reported sale prices per share of perpetual strike preferred stock for the five consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date on which MicroStrategy sends the related redemption notice), plus accumulated and unpaid regular dividends to, but excluding, the redemption date.

If an event that constitutes a “fundamental change” under the certificate of designations governing the perpetual strike preferred stock occurs, then, subject to a limited exception, holders of the perpetual strike preferred stock will have the right to require MicroStrategy to repurchase some or all of their shares of perpetual strike preferred stock at a cash repurchase price equal to the liquidation preference of the perpetual strike preferred stock to be repurchased, plus accumulated and unpaid regular dividends, if any, to, but excluding the fundamental change repurchase date.

Barclays, Moelis & Company LLC, BTIG, TD Cowen and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. AmeriVet, Bancroft Capital and The Benchmark Company are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus. An electronic copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement (and, when available, the final prospectus supplement), together with the accompanying prospectus, is or will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, together with the accompanying prospectus, can be obtained by contacting: Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com or telephone at 1-888-603-5847), Moelis & Company LLC, 399 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022 or by telephone at (800) 539-9413, BTIG, LLC, 65 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022, by telephone at (212) 593-7555, TD Securities (USA) LLC, 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017, by email at TD.ECM_Prospectus@tdsecurities.com or by telephone at (855) 495-9846 or Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., 787 Seventh Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019, Attention: Equity Capital Markets, by telephone at (800) 966-1559 or by email at USCapitalMarkets@kbw.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities referred to in this press release, nor will there be any sale of any such securities, in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About MicroStrategy Incorporated

MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is the world’s first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company. We are a publicly traded company that has adopted Bitcoin as our primary treasury reserve asset. By using proceeds from equity and debt financings, as well as cash flows from our operations, we strategically accumulate Bitcoin and advocate for its role as digital capital. Our treasury strategy is designed to provide investors varying degrees of economic exposure to Bitcoin by offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed-income instruments. In addition, we provide industry-leading AI-powered enterprise analytics software, advancing our vision of Intelligence Everywhere. We leverage our development capabilities to explore innovation in Bitcoin applications, integrating analytics expertise with our commitment to digital asset growth. We believe our combination of operational excellence, strategic Bitcoin reserve, and focus on technological innovation positions us as a leader in both the digital asset and enterprise analytics sectors, offering a unique opportunity for long-term value creation.

Perhaps when I first encounter bitcoin I was interested in it because it was the most interesting volatile asset. But if I think about this carte blanche now, maybe then now, MicroStrategy is the new bet, the even more volatile asset?


Fluctuations are critical?

24x vs 8x?

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MSTR is 3x gain over BTC?

3x more gains?

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87x,,,, vs 10x, at $1M per bitcoin?

$9,100 a share?

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Never stop striving for higher peaks!

Peak Finder

Peak Seeker

Seeking something better than Bitcoin?

What’s better than Bitcoin? More bitcoin — MSTR as 2x Bitcoin,,, 2x your Bitcoin balance, reserves?

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Invest in the world’s first bitcoin company?

Not oil, but standard oil, Rockefeller is what made oil rich!

Not crude oil or crude bitcoin, the refinery?

One rep max philosophy to life

Greater volatility, greater rewards

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If an idea excites you, pursue it! 

REVUELTO IS COOL

REVUELTO actually insanely cool in real life!

AAH YEAH

One of the best nights of sleep of all time… Eating a pound of beef liver, cooked perfectly medium rare, a bunch of why you ground beef from Costco, 70/30, I think hitting the socket around 7:30 PM, waking up at 7:30 AM, wow, that 12 hours of sleep? Anyways I feel reborn.

January 31, 2025… My 37th birthday! Wow, seeing it in type looks really big. Maybe I’ll be stuck at age 36, or 26, or 16 forever.

Anyways, towards my Zen training, I think a very very simple way to start life is when you wake up first thing in the morning, take your shower your bath whether hot cold or both whatever… And then when you start drinking your morning coffee tea, or maybe both, to just resist the distractions of profits loss, gains or whatever… To essentially have a practice of not exposing yourself to any information in the morning first thing in the morning, whether good or bad. This also includes checking Twitter, any news or social media, your financial accounts, your stock your bitcoin etc. 
If anything, the true ideal way to start the day is with your iPhone totally off, perhaps charging in the living room outside, off. And on top of that, if you need an alarm to wake up, just buy a standalone alarm on Amazon or something, to wake you up.

The worst way to start the day is checking your iPhone for email and notifications text messages etc.… The best mind is a fallow mind, the best mind is an empty mind. 

Why?

My thought is that with an empty mind, anything and everything can come in. With an empty mind, you let the vibrations of your own mind your own life experiences be the stimuli to strike new ideas within you.

Considering that we are all philosophers, yes you too, even Seneca at the age of four, he is already asking me a lot of questions on why things are the way it is in Korean, “weh?” The most beautiful three letter word in the English language! Why?

I think it’s hard because even now… Making it big, I’m starting to even rethink some thoughts about wealth. Practically and metaphorically I retired in 2017, when we are paying $320 a month in rent in Vietnam, and essentially Cindy and I were in a position in which I realize, we would never run out of money. Even though we ate out every single night, we’re at coffee shops all day… Our income even our “passive income”, far outstripped our expenses.

certainly things changed a lot since moving to LA, in which living expenses have gone up by a factor of 10 X, now our rent is $3200 a month, and also the cost of food due to inflation has gone up by at least 2X, beef ribs at Costco are now $5.50 a pound, whereas at the Costco business center even maybe three years ago it was only $1.99!

Anyways, certainly it is difficult to 10 X your income, leverage is difficult. But perhaps if you put your family on a bitcoin standard, you can get there.

Why 10x

My personal thought is let us say that bitcoin is like roughly $100,000 a bitcoin, what that then means is if you think ahead enough, when bitcoin hits $10 million a bitcoin, assuming that you are spartan with your money and not foolish, that means that easily, you could 10 X and 100 X your money from here. 

So let us say that you’re being paid $20 an hour, that means that actually you’re being paid $200 an hour, or better yet, $2000 an hour assuming you know how to save in bitcoin.

I had this thought maybe about three or four years ago, thinking about my friends who worked at Amazon etc., if you took your good tech salary, and just converted all your currency into bitcoin, you would have been able to retire at least five or six lifetime ago.

Now what

So it looks like the great shakedown is starting. But that then means is real life has hit the pan, and moving forward, life will only continue to become more extreme, more of volatile, more crazy.

And I actually had a thought… The reason why we new Spartans, we new Stoics, we new bitcoiners are doing so well is that actually, I think there is almost like kind of a natural selection bias which is happening here;

Those who can tolerate the most volatility, shall thrive the most.

Bitcoin will continue to be volatile, forever. And I think that’s the whole idea; those who cannot tolerate harness or even love volatility, cannot thrive. 

Living in a more extreme volatile world

Let us fast forward a bit, four years from now, 2029, when Trump is out of office. Don’t be shortsighted; no no no, there will not miraculously be some sort of savior liberal Democrat who comes in, “fixes“, or reverses everything. I think time and reality is like a one-way ratchet; when you crank up the volatility of real life and time in one direction, you cannot reverse it. 

For example, no no no, bitcoin will not drop down to $10,000 again. Or $6000, or $1000 or $100 of bitcoin. This is not how physics or thermodynamics works. 

For example, you cannot have water flow upstream, no matter how hard you may believe in it.

Bitcoin is physics

I think the hard thing for people to understand is the reason why bitcoin is such a paradigm shift is that it is the first bridge between the virtual the cyber and the real.

For example the whole notion of proof of work, the whole idea that you actually have to use real life and energy in the real world to produce, create, and mint a bitcoin, or even secure it, is a feature not a bug.

It’s kind of like producing another human life, having a child. The truth of the matter is if you want to birth a child, you need a “proof of work” in the real world, in real reality.

For example, you need a female mother, you need a male sperm, and you need the incubation phase, you cannot rush it, the mother must consume deep nutrition, you must birth the child.

And when the child is born, obviously you must nurse the child, feed the child, raise and care for the child.

You cannot digitally clone a child, or digitally birth a child, which is kind of like the whole idea behind “proof of stake”. 

Even life if you think about it, a human life, the reason it has any worth is that it is finite. Even if you had all the money and power in the world, you cannot as a man live more than probably around 122 years, certainly you cannot live 130, 150, or 1000 years. Even from a philosophical perspective — I don’t even like the idea of living that long.

Even if magically somehow we did invent something that allowed us to live to be 1000 year old, with a 26 year old body and a six pack… I think there’s a certain point in which you would just want to pull the plug. And not have to do it yourself.

Anyways, why is the mind so valuable?

First, I think raising Seneca, has been one of the most valuable and most precious things of all time. And, it has taught me more about philosophy and human nature more so than reading thousands of pages of philosophy.

For example, a simple observation; typically children never have to carry a backpack, a side pouch, anything in their pockets. Or their hands. As a consequence, they’re always running around! A child is never still and this is a good thing.

Also, a practical one; most children assuming that they’re under the age of four, do not carry an iPhone in their front pocket.

Let us see that the downside of having an iPhone or a phone in general is that once you pull it up and use it, typically it stops your movement. If you have an iPhone in your hand and you’re looking at it or working on it or checking something or reading something or listening to something, you’re not also doing a backflip.

As a consequence, a child has the ultimate mind; 100% free, present in the present moment.

If you think about it, what that that means is that a child is actually an ultimate zen master; a child is fully experiencing reality in the present moment, not thinking about the past or the future.

Certainly a child has memories; for example Seneca still remembers our experiences in Hong Kong, and that the 973 bus from Tsim Tsa Tsui (TST) takes us back to our hotel in Sai Ying Pun. And he remembers the colors of the metro lines, the blue one and the red one.

yet he doesn’t really “dwell” on the past. He is fully in the present moment, taking our Amazon boxes, asking me for tape, and creating trains of his own, connecting it to his cart, and training his constructed train all around the house.

Or he will take the expo dry erase marker marker eraser, and fly around the house like an airplane, not thinking of “utility“, or other things like that.

Even when you observe a child playing, climbing structures they’re not thinking about anything else, they’re just enjoying the climb!

How and when and why do adults get corrupted? 

They not like us!

I think one of the things which is the most shocking to me as a father having a firstborn son is that if you think about it… As a man, assuming that you have a child your first child is your son is a boy is a man, the heir to the throne, you should consider yourself blessed 1 trillion X.

Whenever you see families with three girls, no boys, you know what they were shooting for.

So this whole notion of a absentee father to his son is a very very bizarre thing. Once again, to me, even if you could take all the trillions of dollars on the planet, nothing in the whole universe is more valuable than my son. Or my relationship to him.

And this is where I think it is wise to hedge your influences from philosophers thinkers, or even zen monks who have never had a child, they may theoretically understand child’s mind, but until you have actually raised your own child, you shall never know. 

Not only that but until a man has had a son, man shall never know.

Why does this matter?

On the flight from LA to Asia, I finally had the privilege of finishing the Odyssey by Emily Wilson, excellent. In fact I’m starting to read all of her translations, even including the tragedies of Seneca.

One of the biggest ideas is Odysseus, his relationship to his son. Also what’s interesting to me is I just came to discover that actually, even though I had no idea, I guess Achilles also had a son?

Anyways, how then this becomes interesting to be is that in America at least, and in the west, we are trying to think that this whole notion of a nuclear family, husband and wife, at least two kids, white picket fence, etc. But if you think an ancient Greek times, Kings had like 10 to 20 children, I think even one of the funniest stories of Hercules is that he was somehow able to impregnate like 50 daughters of this one king?

Anyways, I say don’t stop trying. If you’re a man, try to birth at least one son. And even if you cannot, that’s OK, most likely your daughters will one day birth a son and you’re fine. A grandson having a grandson is like the same as having a son. 

Goals

So then, proceeding in our life, what is our goals?

First, certainly philosophy is a noble goal. To spend your life pioneering thoughts, ideas concepts etc., that will benefit you your wife your kids, the future of the human race is a noble impetus to life.

Even now that I think about it, I feel like I have lived at least 10 lifetimes, and I am so grateful.

In moving forward, certainly everything in life is an ululation, and that is great!

Some current thoughts:

1. How to inject more of volatility in your life, assuming that the more volatility you have in your life, the “more” better your life.
2. What is better, to have $1 million of bitcoin, or $1 million of micro strategy stock?
3. New thoughts on fitness exercise weightlifting, etc.?
4. New modes of living thinking and being? The dynamic range of living in the states versus abroad in Asia?

Ignore politics

Simple thoughts: never read the news, the only thing that you should interrogate is bitcoin, Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy news. Because the only news which should concern you is in regards to your money nothing else.

ERIC

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Just Focus on Living!

It’s All in Your Mind; Literally and Metaphorically

Cholesterol isn’t just a molecule related to cardiovascular health; it’s also the fundamental starting material for all steroid hormones in the body, including testosterone. Below is a step-by-step look at how cholesterol is converted into testosterone at the cellular and biochemical levels, why it’s so important, and how the body regulates this process.

1. Where Testosterone is Produced

• Testes (Leydig Cells): In males, the principal site for testosterone synthesis is in the Leydig cells of the testes.

• Other Sites: Small amounts are also produced in the adrenal glands (both men and women) and in the ovaries of females, but the dominant production in males happens in the Leydig cells.

2. Cholesterol Delivery and Uptake

1. Source of Cholesterol:

• The body can synthesize its own cholesterol (primarily in the liver) or obtain it from dietary sources such as meats, eggs, and dairy.

• Contrary to some popular belief, dietary cholesterol can be used in steroid hormone production, though your body also has robust internal mechanisms for making and regulating cholesterol levels.

2. Lipophilic Transport:

• Cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream packaged inside lipoproteins (like LDL and HDL).

• Leydig cells take up cholesterol from the blood via LDL (low-density lipoprotein) receptors.

3. Intracellular Storage:

• Once inside the Leydig cells, cholesterol can be stored in lipid droplets or stay in the cytosol until it’s needed for hormone synthesis.

3. The Conversion of Cholesterol to Testosterone

1. Mitochondrial Transport

• When the cell receives signals (typically luteinizing hormone, LH, from the pituitary gland), cholesterol is transported into the mitochondria of the Leydig cell.

• A protein called StAR (Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory protein) is crucial for moving cholesterol across the mitochondrial membrane.

2. Side-Chain Cleavage (First Committed Step)

• Inside the mitochondria, an enzyme called P450scc (Cytochrome P450 side-chain cleavage enzyme, also called CYP11A1) cleaves the side chain of cholesterol, converting it into pregnenolone. This is considered the “gateway” step in steroid hormone synthesis.

3. Steroid Pathway Cascades

• Pregnenolone leaves the mitochondria and undergoes additional enzymatic transformations in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) of the cell.

• Pregnenolone can be converted to several intermediates, including progesterone and 17-hydroxypregnenolone, eventually leading to the production of androstenedione (another steroid).

• Androstenedione is then converted by the enzyme 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase into testosterone.

4. Regulation at Multiple Steps

• Each conversion step involves a specific enzyme (e.g., 3β-HSD, 17α-hydroxylase/CYP17A1, 17β-HSD).

• The rate-limiting step is generally the cholesterol transport into mitochondria (via StAR) and its initial conversion by P450scc.

4. How LH (Luteinizing Hormone) Stimulates Testosterone Production

1. Hormonal Signal:

• The pituitary gland releases LH in response to signals from the hypothalamus (GnRH—gonadotropin-releasing hormone).

• LH binds to LH receptors on Leydig cells.

2. cAMP Pathway Activation:

• The LH receptor activation triggers a cascade that increases cAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate) inside the cell.

• Elevated cAMP stimulates the enzymes (including StAR and P450scc) necessary for converting cholesterol into pregnenolone.

3. Upregulating Key Enzymes:

• LH signaling upregulates the production and activity of StAR and other enzymes, effectively increasing the throughput from cholesterol to testosterone.

5. Why Dietary Cholesterol Can Support This Process

1. Ensuring Adequate Raw Materials:

• While your body can produce a baseline of cholesterol, dietary sources may help ensure there is no shortage of the raw building block for testosterone (especially in individuals with very low-fat diets).

• However, if your overall health or metabolic function is compromised, simply eating more cholesterol won’t necessarily boost testosterone. The body prioritizes homeostasis and can regulate whether or not cells actually use the extra cholesterol.

2. Nutrient Co-factors:

• Foods that contain cholesterol (like liver, eggs, or full-fat dairy) often also contain vitamins and minerals (e.g., vitamins A, D, B12, iron, zinc) that support endocrine function in a more holistic way.

6. The Bigger Picture: Regulation & Balance

1. Feedback Loops:

• Testosterone, once produced, provides negative feedback to the hypothalamus and pituitary, modulating GnRH and LH release.

• This ensures that the body doesn’t overproduce or underproduce testosterone under normal conditions.

2. Limitations of Dietary Cholesterol Alone:

• Overconsumption of cholesterol does not continuously elevate testosterone. Enzymatic regulation and hormonal feedback loops will curb excessive hormone production.

• Lifestyle factors—like exercise, sufficient sleep, balanced macronutrient intake, and stress management—play equally significant roles.

3. Health and Cardiovascular Considerations:

• Cholesterol has multiple roles in the body, beyond being a hormone precursor—cell membrane stability, vitamin D synthesis, bile acid production, etc. Balancing these roles with cardiovascular health is key.

Key Takeaways

• Cholesterol → Pregnenolone → … → Testosterone: This biochemical sequence hinges on several enzymes, with P450scc and StAR playing particularly important roles.

• Leydig Cells & LH Regulation: Leydig cells in the testes receive signals from LH to crank up testosterone production, highlighting the hormonal interplay necessary for steroidogenesis.

• Nutrient Density & Hormone Support: While the body can synthesize cholesterol, nutrient-dense foods (like liver) can provide not only cholesterol but also a suite of vitamins and minerals that support robust testosterone production and overall endocrine health.

In short, without cholesterol, your body cannot manufacture testosterone or other steroid hormones. However, testosterone levels are tightly regulated by hormonal feedback mechanisms and are influenced by a constellation of dietary and lifestyle factors. Understanding cholesterol’s central role underscores why a balanced diet (with adequate healthy fats and essential micronutrients) is critical to normal hormone function.

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Short Answer

Liver is an exceptionally nutrient-dense food containing several vitamins and minerals (particularly vitamin A, B vitamins—including B12—iron, and some cholesterol) that support the biochemical pathways involved in testosterone production. Testosterone is a steroid hormone synthesized from cholesterol, and certain vitamins and minerals also act as necessary cofactors for enzymes that help produce testosterone in the testes.

How Liver May Support Testosterone Production

1. Cholesterol as the Building Block

• Testosterone is formed from cholesterol in the Leydig cells of the testes.

• Although the body can produce its own cholesterol, dietary cholesterol can ensure there is no shortage of this essential raw material. Liver naturally contains cholesterol, which can be utilized for hormone synthesis.

2. Rich Supply of B Vitamins

• Liver is one of the richest food sources of B vitamins (especially B12 and folate).

• These B vitamins are involved in cellular energy production and the overall metabolic processes that include hormone synthesis.

• Adequate B12 and folate help maintain optimal function of numerous enzymes and pathways needed for testosterone production.

3. High in Vitamin A

• Vitamin A (retinol) is abundant in liver and is crucial for reproductive health.

• Animal studies show that adequate vitamin A levels can help regulate the transcription (i.e., gene expression) of proteins involved in steroid hormone production.

• Though not often discussed as commonly as zinc or vitamin D for testosterone, vitamin A deficiency can negatively impact reproductive hormones.

4. Minerals (Iron, Copper, Zinc)

• Liver also contains significant amounts of iron and copper, plus trace amounts of zinc.

• Zinc is often recognized for its positive effect on testosterone levels. While liver may not be the single richest source of zinc (oysters typically top that list), having broad-spectrum mineral support is beneficial for optimal hormone balance.

5. Protein and Amino Acids

• Liver is a high-quality protein source. Amino acids are necessary for the formation of enzymes and carrier proteins in the body.

• Adequate protein intake supports lean muscle mass, which can indirectly promote better endocrine (hormone) function, including testosterone regulation.

Important Caveats

1. Whole Diet Context

• Testosterone production is highly influenced by overall diet, sleep quality, stress levels, and physical activity. Liver alone—while nutrient dense—won’t boost testosterone if the rest of your diet or lifestyle is inadequate.

2. Moderation and Balance

• Liver is very rich in certain nutrients (e.g., vitamin A and iron), so it’s possible to overdo it. Consuming moderate amounts (such as once or twice a week) is generally recommended to avoid excessive intake of these nutrients.

3. Genetic and Individual Factors

• Individual genetics, metabolism, and health status also determine how effectively one utilizes dietary cholesterol and nutrients for hormone production.

4. No “One Food” Solution

• While liver can be supportive, it is not a magic bullet for testosterone. Long-term improvements in testosterone usually come from a blend of adequate nutrition, consistent exercise (particularly resistance training), stress management, and sufficient sleep.

Bottom Line

From a biological standpoint, liver’s dense concentration of vitamins (especially B12, A), minerals (iron, copper, zinc), and cholesterol provides essential components and cofactors for testosterone synthesis. Consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, liver can help ensure you’re not missing key nutrients necessary for robust hormone production. However, lifestyle factors—exercise, sleep, stress management—remain equally critical in maintaining healthy testosterone levels.

No public market currently exists for the perpetual strike preferred stock. We have applied to list the perpetual
strike preferred stock on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “STRK.

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Class a

the market price of our class A common stock has been and may continue to be volatile;

• because of the rights of our two classes of common stock and because Michael J. Saylor, who
  beneficially owns the majority of our class B common stock, controls a significant portion of our total
  voting power, Mr. Saylor has significant influence over matters that require approval of our
  stockholders and as a result could impede a third party from acquiring us, or limit the ability of our
  other stockholders to influence corporate matters;

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We expect that the trading price of our class A common stock will significantly affect the value of the perpetual

strike preferred stock, which could result in greater volatility in the value of the perpetual strike preferred stock

than would be expected for non-convertible securities. The trading price of our class A common stock will likely

continue to fluctuate in response to the factors described or referred to elsewhere in this section and under the

caption “Where You Can Find Additional Information; Incorporation by Reference,” among others, many of

which are beyond our control.

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For the sake of accumulating more bitcoin

We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of

bitcoin and for working capital. As a result, our management will have broad discretion in the application of the

net proceeds from this offering and you will not have the opportunity as part of your investment decision to

assess whether the net proceeds are being used in a manner of which you approve. Because of the number and

variability of factors that will determine our use of the net proceeds from this offering, their ultimate use may

vary substantially. Our management may not apply our net proceeds in ways that ultimately increase the value of

your investment. The failure by our management to apply these funds effectively could harm our business. If we

do not invest or apply the net proceeds from this offering in ways that enhance stockholder value, we may fail to

achieve expected financial results, which could cause the market price of our class A common stock and the

value of the perpetual strike preferred stock to decline.

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DYLAN LECLAIR VISION—

A true Spartan?

Don’t spill your feelings in the air?

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perpetual convertible preferred stock offering

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Going public!

Public is key ***

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Underwriter

Why go public?

Why Public?

S1

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SEC

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Toxic ideas?

Form your own school of thought

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Let no one man own you

You don’t want to be Mark Zuckerberg’s slave

ERICSTRATEGY

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Build something great

DELAY RESPONSE! 24 hr

DEMIGOD INVESTOR

DOMINANCE.

It is your ethical duty to dominate?

SKI JACKET.

All killer no filler

GODLIKE THIGHS

ALL THIGHS EVERYTHING

THIGHS ARE HOT.

Look like the Czechs are on —

The CENTRAL BANK of Norway,,, trust the Norwegians!

$514,056,095 USD — that’s like half a billion! The central bank probably ain’t stupid —

BTC ARCHIVE

Norway’s Central Bank fund owns $500 million of MicroStrategy shares.

Don’t buy nothing on Ethereum, Solana etc,,, in which what you built doesn’t “belong” to you — only Bitcoin can stand on its own two feet?

Even I’m shocked — I still really have no idea what Solana is,,, but it is already starting to overtake Ethereum?

Currency debasement,,,

Double sun

Follow individuals, not news repositories?

@saylor and https://x.com/DylanLeClair_

Graffiti removal, removal
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Fraud

Crypto is Fraud?

Winner take all dynamics.

Combine physical and virtual world

Proof of work

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Progressive

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Don’t trust, verify.

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All of the money is in my head

Victory or success is a mental thing?

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Becoming more conservative

Wise conservatism

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I need more exposure!

Becoming more godlike

Seeking greater bitcoin exposure

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Creating your own treasury operations

–> Maximize your Bitcoin exposure?

MSTR Triple Maxi?

Choose the most alpha

Maximum Alpha

Alpha Female

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What if MSTR surpasses the market cap of Apple?

Being the heat!

How to add heat?

ADD HEAT!

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When in doubt, delay.

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1000% certainty or nothing.

Too much testosterone!

Tech: give us more for less.

More for less ***

All modern day therapy is bad, only follow the ancient and the stoic. Stoicism works.

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Stoic Strategies

Don’t be like woman

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How to thrive under stress

What if we should SEEK stress, to become stronger and better?

So currently a big thought on my mind is in regards to condensation.

For example, let us consider a backpack. There is only so much you could shove inside of it, and therefore, the optimal strategy in life is to have things that have maximum ability to condense; for example, having like an ultralight down jacket which is easily compressible and condensable is desirable.

Also unrelated is the thought of bitcoin. Interesting idea to me is how technically if you think about it… A bitcoin is like the ultimate expression of condensation. You take all this economic energy and power, and condense it into a single unit, which is a single bitcoin.

I think the more I consider bitcoin, and the underlying philosophy and ethos behind it, in actuality… The more fascinating it becomes.

For example, just came back from a month trip to Asia in Vietnam in Hong Kong, and the truth is, you can’t travel or take your single-family home or your cybertruck with you.  if anything… Each and every single day in which I woke up in my Hong Kong apartment, just enjoying the sun, and the spotty Wi-Fi… the Takeaway point was that after all of it, the only thing you have is your body, your mind, and your zest for adventure and freedom.

Even being back home in LA… One thing that I couldn’t take with me when I was traveling was my beloved 60 pound weight best. It’s good to have it back… But knowing that I’m about to hit the road again soon, it is always good to have one foot in, one foot out.

So the general idea is simple… Live your life domestic, planning as if you’re going to hit the road again… And never really too much be too committed to one single thing.

How do we falter?

We new nomads, we new conquerors, even the other day, driving through Beverly Hills… The big idea I had is that with wealth and everything in between… Property etc.… At least people living in LA, their world is so small. They only care about their pink Bentley, their $15 million single-family house, etc. Beverly Hills is their bubble. They never leave it, it is kind of like the dystopic society in “In Time”, the genius Justin Timberlake film in which time is actually predicated in time actually also very interesting thought is in the new Amazon sponsored series “secret level“, the “steampunk” universe in which the orphan guy has his money given to him “bits“ (bits,,, bit, micro bit coins)– he requires 75 bits to repay his debt obligations, in order to reconnect with the love of his life. Also in another unrelated note, the short video clip of the animated series of the girl giving the pilot $3 million of bitcoin in the USB drive, asking the plane pilot to take them somewhere.

Anyways, I think the idea of being unsettled is… unsettling.  I mean it kind of makes sense… To be settled, stable, is typically a good thing. Nobody would want to build their home on the edge of a cliff, knowing that any moment of mudslide can have them tumbling down to their personal death.

I think the difficult thing is let us consider, how hyper different modern day life and society is in respect in regards to our biological predisposition. For example, Technology advances at a much faster pace than our biological predisposition. Can you consider… Even 50 years ago, telling people that one day, each and every single American, regardless of how poor or rich you are, would have access to a god device, that could fit in your front pocket, that you could use with your voice, Your thumbs, your fingers, that could last all day, offer you free directions to anywhere on the planet, with micro precision, free entertainment essentially forever, with trillions of channels, insanely great high fidelity camera and video recorder which is free forever, which cannot be hacked by anybody else, which could also store all of your money on it, and you could instantly video call and new person on the planet, for free, whenever. Wouldn’t they pay like $1 million for this device? And now any person on the planet, regardless of how rich or poor they are, could afford this god device, for only 50 bucks a month.

Anyways, I’m also pretty sure that having this god device comes with downsides. For individuals — honestly it’s like crack cocaine. But maybe worse?

How to live

My simple philosophy with technology life everything etc.… Is reap the upside, kill the downside.

So a very simple thought… Disable all notifications on your phone besides FaceTime. This includes text messages.

The reason why I think this is such a good idea is that if it becomes ultimate filter. Truth be told, there is almost 0% of things which actually require your immediate attention. Reserve FaceTime for your mom, or your wife, everything else is not really necessary. 

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The will to ignorance

Distractions!

A new thought, ignorance, might be a critical ingredient to your concentration focus, power?

New thing I’m trying to do with my new lifestyle is trying to concentrate and focus better, which means avoiding television news streaming in front of your face?

For example, there’s this really nice hotel close to my house, which I like to just walk across, in order to use the bathroom and the facilities, but just this morning, there’s a fucking television streaming CNBC news, with all this fear clickbait headlines that arise anger and indignation in the viewer.

The thing that is so annoying about this to me is that I did not request the television to be there, nor did I request it to be streaming live television news either. If there had to be something streaming, on the television it would rather be John Wick, the Lego movie, or better yet, the Lego Batman movie.

Things you asked for, things you did not ask for?

I think this is a big thing is that try to not expose yourself to stuff you didn’t ask for. Or better yet, that you did not actually pay for with your own hard earned money.

For example, movies on flights. Obviously you’re boring and you got nothing better to do, the pen is either download a shit load of movies and shows to your iPad off-line, stuff that you paid money for in the Apple TV+ app, and also, games or other destruction stuff that you paid money for.

I think this is a big tricky thing… In two days we’re all in which entertainment is infinitely abundant, how do you stay focused? Simple. Once again, if you did not pay money for it, don’t watch it.

A simple strategy I do is if there is something I really really want to watch or experience, I put my money where my mouth is… I straight up purchased the whole film, even if it is 10 or $20 or $25 or something, in the Apple TV+ store. Even though obviously I could pirate it on pirate Bay for free, this becomes a good filter because in a world in which your time is infinitely valuable and precious, why would you sacrifice any of your precious attention on things you did not pay money for?

Practical thoughts

 so the first very practical thought is don’t bother with anything that is not easily condensable, or compactible.

For example when you’re traveling, let’s say you require a jacket or a warm article of clothing whatever… Only pack things that you could easily roll up and shove into your backpack. The Uniqlo ultra light down jacket is good. Also my personal favorite is the MUJI ultra light down vest.

Can you fold it up?

After being abroad for about a month, then coming back home to LA… I saw a cyber truck on the road the other day, and even though I love the design, it is so big! Too big! As a consequence, it’s really not a good idea because you can’t just magically fold it up. And this becomes critical in moments in which You just gotta find a damn parking spot!

And once again, the big idea is that you cannot magically fold up your car or your assets or whatever and just take it with you on a plane to Cambodia.

Now what?

Obviously the first thought is a kid. At least one, ideally two or more.

Why? To me it’s like the ultimate logical thing.

First, raising Seneca from birth until now has probably been the most satisfying thing in my entire life, multiplied by 1 million. There’s like literally no greater joy than a father raising his own son. His own blood son.

Once again, the greatest blessing as a man, to a son, even better yet, your first born son as a male.

Second, think economics. Michael Saylor said it well, you’ll like spend 1, trillion hours of your life working yourself to death, making money spending money saving money, yet we will not even devote a few hours to critically think about what money is, and also why it matters?

It’s simple; you spend 1 million years of your life making money, without actually questioning what money is or why it matters… You’re technically not leveraging your time well.

For example, for most individuals, the more hours you put in at work, the more moneys you’ll make.  it becomes a simple vector equation:

Input more time, yields more money.

But the reason why this is a poor idea is that you’ll essentially forever be a wage slave. To just equate your time, hourly wage, or even salary, is a losing game.

condense your sphere of concern 

Also in terms of condensation, condense your sphere of concern.

I think it is a zero some game in terms of concern. Let us say that you only have 10 units of concern, in a single day. And once you deplete your concern units, you cannot recover it in a day.

So for me, I would probably devote eight units of concern to Seneca, one to Cindy, one to myself. That is 10 out of 10. Nothing is left.

I think the problem that a lot of people have, especially if you were raised Christian, is that you think you have infinite compassion and concern for the whole planet. But this is not true. I’m almost wondering… If 99% of mental health issues arise from the fact that you overextend your units of concern beyond proper measure?

The more you concern for others, the less you concern for yourself your wife your kid.

Reconsidering the nuclear family

The nuclear family is you your wife or kid. That in itself is its own economy, let us consider that even the ancient word for economics literally meant household management, your wife, your kids, your slaves, your home estate.

Certainly an ancient times, life was probably much simpler. The king of the Josen Dynasty in Korea probably did not concern himself with international matters in the Middle East or Europe. Similarly speaking, King Leonidas only cared for Sparta, maybe the 5000 or so inhabitants etc., he had zero concern for anyone else.

So once again, condense your sphere of concern to the bare minimum. Once again yourself your wife your kid. Cut everything else out?

Becoming more selfish with your time your focus your concentration

Recently Cindy and I have been reading more Thich Nhat Hanh, in one of the really really interesting things that I gleaned is that meditation is simply concentration. 

For example, even when you’re on a flight and you’re bored, and you simply sit and close your eyes, put an earplugs and a face mask, and an eye mask, what you’re actually doing is concentrating. Trying to cut out distractions, is the best definition of meditation.

I even had a random idea that they only reason that I hate graffiti is that it is distracting. Any sort of advertising or spam which is unwarranted to me is positively bad because it is just like graffiti. I kind of know and I kinda get it because when I was a kid or a teenager or in high school, me and my friends guide to graffiti tagging, spray paint simply as kind of a risk game. The game was too use our spray paint or our spray tools to have a contest in which we will try to essentially have a competition:

Who would have the most balls and the most courage, to tag or spray paint in a spot which had maximum risk of getting caught, but yet not getting caught and getting away with it?

The moment that me and my best friend stopped was the moment in which we saw this old Latino woman, on her knees in hand scrubbing our graffiti spray paint game, about the age of our mom… Being teenagers or highschoolers, we didn’t really have a real practical thought that in fact, our mischievousness was predicated on actually having somebody about the age of her mom having to scrub it off herself? After that we swore off graffiti.

I’ve even had this thing in Culver City… Whenever I see ugly or annoying advertisement spam graffiti, I just take it as my own own to tear off the graffiti the spam or whatever and throw it in the trash because I am very visually sensitive, and I always do the same walking paths in the day. If anything I’m thinking about volunteering for my local city to volunteer my time to remove graffiti?

We are much more sensitive than we think we are

I think from an evolution perspective, we are insanely sensitive creatures to sound visual things, stories, ideas etc. In the past it was a matter of life or death.

For example, loud noises. Any in every single human being, is sensitive to loud noises. Because if you heard the rustling of a animal in the bushes, if you were not sensitive to the sound, you would have probably been eaten alive by a bear or something. Or if you saw something frightening with your own two eyes, also a survival mechanism. That is why whenever we see disturbing, could stay with us for days weeks months, maybe even years? Even soldiers, who have experienced tragedy get PTSD, from the sounds of bomb’s warfare, and personal tragedies with their own two eyes.

Practicalities

I have a simple filter: if that matter doesn’t actually involve money, don’t bother with it.

For example, currently my only concentration is bitcoin. And microstrategy stock which is essentially levered long bitcoin. And micro strategy, because I am a proud shareholder. And also, more recently, Dylan Le Clair —  because he has the most intelligent opinions when it comes to microstrategy.

Meek or mean?

Treat them like they’re homeless… Homeless people have no sense or mentality

LA, Los Angeles people are very tolerant that’s why I love them 

We just labor to be beautiful

Zen aesthetics and ethos and ethics

iPhone is good for focus?

Recover

Money PR?

Bitcoin will forever be volatile — thus, individuals with big balls will forever be winning?

Big money

Think big money

Tell me more about his entire Bitcoin journey.

Dylan LeClair’s journey into the Bitcoin space began during his time as a business school student. While working manual labor jobs, he developed a keen interest in finance and economics, which led him to explore Bitcoin’s potential. His curiosity and dedication propelled him to delve deep into the intricacies of Bitcoin and the broader financial system. 

In early 2021, LeClair co-founded 21st Paradigm, a consulting firm aimed at assisting individuals and businesses in understanding Bitcoin’s role as a neutral reserve asset. This venture allowed him to deepen his expertise and establish himself as a thought leader in the industry. 

His analytical skills and insights into on-chain analytics and macroeconomics led to his role as Head of Market Research at Bitcoin Magazine and Lead Analyst at UTXO Management. In these positions, he provided in-depth market analysis and contributed significantly to the discourse on Bitcoin’s economic implications. 

In May 2024, LeClair joined Metaplanet Inc., a Japanese public company, as the Director of Bitcoin Strategy. In this role, he focuses on implementing corporate Bitcoin standards and leveraging financial strategies to accumulate Bitcoin for the company’s balance sheet. 

Throughout his journey, LeClair has emphasized the transformative power of decentralized sound money and its role in promoting human freedom in the digital age. His work continues to influence and inspire many in the Bitcoin and broader financial communities.

For a more personal insight into his journey, you might find this interview informative:

Tell me more about how he joined MetaPlanet, and how is he so knowledgeable at 21 years old?

In May 2024, Dylan LeClair was appointed as the Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet Inc., a Japanese public company offering hospitality and technology-related services. Metaplanet, often referred to as the “MicroStrategy of Asia,” embraced Bitcoin as a core corporate treasury asset, acquiring over $6 million worth of Bitcoin prior to LeClair’s appointment. His role involves crafting and implementing the company’s Bitcoin strategy, utilizing public market tools to accumulate Bitcoin for Metaplanet’s balance sheet. 

LeClair’s profound knowledge in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space, despite his young age, stems from several key factors:

1. Early Immersion: LeClair began his journey into Bitcoin and economics at a young age, dedicating significant time to researching and understanding the intricacies of digital assets and the broader financial system. 

2. Professional Experience: He has held prominent positions such as Head of Market Research at Bitcoin Magazine and Director of Market Intelligence at UTXO Management. In these roles, he conducted in-depth market analysis, focusing on on-chain analytics and macroeconomic trends, which enhanced his expertise. 

3. Entrepreneurial Ventures: In early 2021, LeClair co-founded 21st Paradigm, a consulting firm aimed at helping individuals and businesses understand Bitcoin’s potential as a neutral reserve asset. This venture allowed him to deepen his understanding of Bitcoin’s role in the global financial landscape. 

4. Educational Background: LeClair pursued studies in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Finance, at the University of Vermont from 2019 to 2020, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles. 

Through these experiences, LeClair has developed a comprehensive understanding of Bitcoin and its economic implications, establishing himself as a knowledgeable and influential figure in the cryptocurrency industry at a young age.

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Dylan LeClair is a prominent figure in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space, known for his in-depth market analysis and advocacy for economic empowerment through digital assets. He has held significant roles, including serving as the Head of Market Research at Bitcoin Magazine and as the Director of Market Intelligence at UTXO Management, a digital asset fund focusing on the transition from analog to digital money. 

In early 2021, LeClair co-founded 21st Paradigm, a consulting firm dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses in understanding Bitcoin’s potential as a neutral reserve asset.  His work emphasizes the transformative power of decentralized sound money and its role in promoting human freedom in the digital age.

In May 2024, LeClair joined Metaplanet Inc., a Japanese public company, as the Director of Bitcoin Strategy. In this role, he focuses on implementing corporate Bitcoin standards and leveraging financial strategies to accumulate Bitcoin for the company’s balance sheet. 

LeClair is also recognized for his expertise in on-chain analytics and macroeconomics, contributing to various publications and engaging with the community through social media platforms. His educational background includes studies in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Finance, at the University of Vermont from 2019 to 2020. 

As of the latest available information, Dylan LeClair is 21 years old. 

only 1.28 BTC for $100k cash?

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To borrow $100,000 in USD Coin (USDC) from Coinbase using Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral, you’ll need to maintain a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of at least 133%. This means you must pledge Bitcoin worth approximately 133% of the loan amount. Given the current Bitcoin price of $104,136, this equates to approximately 1.28 BTC.

It’s important to monitor your loan’s LTV ratio, as reaching an LTV of 86% will trigger automatic liquidation of your collateral to repay the loan and cover any associated fees. Interest rates are variable and adjust based on market conditions. There are no fixed repayment schedules, allowing you to repay the loan at your convenience. 

Please note that this service is currently available to U.S. customers, excluding those in New York. 

Or $1,600 a share?

Saylor charts

$18,215 a share price?

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As of January 29, 2025, Apple’s market capitalization is approximately $3.593 trillion.  MicroStrategy (MSTR) currently has about 197.3 million shares outstanding. 

To surpass Apple’s market cap, MicroStrategy’s market capitalization would need to exceed $3.593 trillion. Given the current number of shares outstanding, this would require MSTR’s share price to be approximately $18,215.

It’s important to note that MicroStrategy has recently approved a significant increase in the number of authorized Class A common shares to fund further Bitcoin purchases.  This increase in shares would affect the share price needed to reach a specific market capitalization.

For instance, if the number of outstanding shares increases to 500 million, the share price required to achieve a market cap of $3.593 trillion would be approximately $7,186.

Therefore, the specific share price required for MicroStrategy to surpass Apple’s market cap would depend on the total number of shares outstanding at that time.

So currently a big thought on my mind is in regards to condensation.

For example, let us consider a backpack. There is only so much you could shove inside of it, and therefore, the optimal strategy in life is to have things that have maximum ability to condense; for example, having like an ultralight down jacket which is easily compressible and condensable is desirable.

Also unrelated is the thought of bitcoin. Interesting idea to me is how technically if you think about it… A bitcoin is like the ultimate expression of condensation. You take all this economic energy and power, and condense it into a single unit, which is a single bitcoin.

I think the more I consider bitcoin, and the underlying philosophy and ethos behind it, in actuality… The more fascinating it becomes.

For example, just came back from a month trip to Asia in Vietnam in Hong Kong, and the truth is, you can’t travel or take your single-family home or your cybertruck with you.  if anything… Each and every single day in which I woke up in my Hong Kong apartment, just enjoying the sun, and the spotty Wi-Fi… the Takeaway point was that after all of it, the only thing you have is your body, your mind, and your zest for adventure and freedom.

Even being back home in LA… One thing that I couldn’t take with me when I was traveling was my beloved 60 pound weight best. It’s good to have it back… But knowing that I’m about to hit the road again soon, it is always good to have one foot in, one foot out.

So the general idea is simple… Live your life domestic, planning as if you’re going to hit the road again… And never really too much be too committed to one single thing.

How do we falter?

We new nomads, we new conquerors, even the other day, driving through Beverly Hills… The big idea I had is that with wealth and everything in between… Property etc.… At least people living in LA, their world is so small. They only care about their pink Bentley, their $15 million single-family house, etc. Beverly Hills is their bubble. They never leave it, it is kind of like the dystopic society in “In Time”, the genius Justin Timberlake film in which time is actually predicated in time actually also very interesting thought is in the new Amazon sponsored series “secret level“, the “steampunk” universe in which the orphan guy has his money given to him “bits“ (bits,,, bit, micro bit coins)– he requires 75 bits to repay his debt obligations, in order to reconnect with the love of his life. Also in another unrelated note, the short video clip of the animated series of the girl giving the pilot $3 million of bitcoin in the USB drive, asking the plane pilot to take them somewhere.

Anyways, I think the idea of being unsettled is… unsettling.  I mean it kind of makes sense… To be settled, stable, is typically a good thing. Nobody would want to build their home on the edge of a cliff, knowing that any moment of mudslide can have them tumbling down to their personal death.

I think the difficult thing is let us consider, how hyper different modern day life and society is in respect in regards to our biological predisposition. For example, Technology advances at a much faster pace than our biological predisposition. Can you consider… Even 50 years ago, telling people that one day, each and every single American, regardless of how poor or rich you are, would have access to a god device, that could fit in your front pocket, that you could use with your voice, Your thumbs, your fingers, that could last all day, offer you free directions to anywhere on the planet, with micro precision, free entertainment essentially forever, with trillions of channels, insanely great high fidelity camera and video recorder which is free forever, which cannot be hacked by anybody else, which could also store all of your money on it, and you could instantly video call and new person on the planet, for free, whenever. Wouldn’t they pay like $1 million for this device? And now any person on the planet, regardless of how rich or poor they are, could afford this god device, for only 50 bucks a month.

Anyways, I’m also pretty sure that having this god device comes with downsides. For individuals — honestly it’s like crack cocaine. But maybe worse?

How to live

My simple philosophy with technology life everything etc.… Is reap the upside, kill the downside.

So a very simple thought… Disable all notifications on your phone besides FaceTime. This includes text messages.

The reason why I think this is such a good idea is that if it becomes ultimate filter. Truth be told, there is almost 0% of things which actually require your immediate attention. Reserve FaceTime for your mom, or your wife, everything else is not really necessary. 

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The will to ignorance

Distractions!

A new thought, ignorance, might be a critical ingredient to your concentration focus, power?

New thing I’m trying to do with my new lifestyle is trying to concentrate and focus better, which means avoiding television news streaming in front of your face?

For example, there’s this really nice hotel close to my house, which I like to just walk across, in order to use the bathroom and the facilities, but just this morning, there’s a fucking television streaming CNBC news, with all this fear clickbait headlines that arise anger and indignation in the viewer.

The thing that is so annoying about this to me is that I did not request the television to be there, nor did I request it to be streaming live television news either. If there had to be something streaming, on the television it would rather be John Wick, the Lego movie, or better yet, the Lego Batman movie.

Things you asked for, things you did not ask for?

I think this is a big thing is that try to not expose yourself to stuff you didn’t ask for. Or better yet, that you did not actually pay for with your own hard earned money.

For example, movies on flights. Obviously you’re boring and you got nothing better to do, the pen is either download a shit load of movies and shows to your iPad off-line, stuff that you paid money for in the Apple TV+ app, and also, games or other destruction stuff that you paid money for.

I think this is a big tricky thing… In two days we’re all in which entertainment is infinitely abundant, how do you stay focused? Simple. Once again, if you did not pay money for it, don’t watch it.

A simple strategy I do is if there is something I really really want to watch or experience, I put my money where my mouth is… I straight up purchased the whole film, even if it is 10 or $20 or $25 or something, in the Apple TV+ store. Even though obviously I could pirate it on pirate Bay for free, this becomes a good filter because in a world in which your time is infinitely valuable and precious, why would you sacrifice any of your precious attention on things you did not pay money for?

Practical thoughts

 so the first very practical thought is don’t bother with anything that is not easily condensable, or compactible.

For example when you’re traveling, let’s say you require a jacket or a warm article of clothing whatever… Only pack things that you could easily roll up and shove into your backpack. The Uniqlo ultra light down jacket is good. Also my personal favorite is the MUJI ultra light down vest.

Can you fold it up?

After being abroad for about a month, then coming back home to LA… I saw a cyber truck on the road the other day, and even though I love the design, it is so big! Too big! As a consequence, it’s really not a good idea because you can’t just magically fold it up. And this becomes critical in moments in which You just gotta find a damn parking spot!

And once again, the big idea is that you cannot magically fold up your car or your assets or whatever and just take it with you on a plane to Cambodia.

Now what?

Obviously the first thought is a kid. At least one, ideally two or more.

Why? To me it’s like the ultimate logical thing.

First, raising Seneca from birth until now has probably been the most satisfying thing in my entire life, multiplied by 1 million. There’s like literally no greater joy than a father raising his own son. His own blood son.

Once again, the greatest blessing as a man, to a son, even better yet, your first born son as a male.

Second, think economics. Michael Saylor said it well, you’ll like spend 1, trillion hours of your life working yourself to death, making money spending money saving money, yet we will not even devote a few hours to critically think about what money is, and also why it matters?

It’s simple; you spend 1 million years of your life making money, without actually questioning what money is or why it matters… You’re technically not leveraging your time well.

For example, for most individuals, the more hours you put in at work, the more moneys you’ll make.  it becomes a simple vector equation:

Input more time, yields more money.

But the reason why this is a poor idea is that you’ll essentially forever be a wage slave. To just equate your time, hourly wage, or even salary, is a losing game.

condense your sphere of concern 

Also in terms of condensation, condense your sphere of concern.

I think it is a zero some game in terms of concern. Let us say that you only have 10 units of concern, in a single day. And once you deplete your concern units, you cannot recover it in a day.

So for me, I would probably devote eight units of concern to Seneca, one to Cindy, one to myself. That is 10 out of 10. Nothing is left.

I think the problem that a lot of people have, especially if you were raised Christian, is that you think you have infinite compassion and concern for the whole planet. But this is not true. I’m almost wondering… If 99% of mental health issues arise from the fact that you overextend your units of concern beyond proper measure?

The more you concern for others, the less you concern for yourself your wife your kid.

Reconsidering the nuclear family

The nuclear family is you your wife or kid. That in itself is its own economy, let us consider that even the ancient word for economics literally meant household management, your wife, your kids, your slaves, your home estate.

Certainly an ancient times, life was probably much simpler. The king of the Josen Dynasty in Korea probably did not concern himself with international matters in the Middle East or Europe. Similarly speaking, King Leonidas only cared for Sparta, maybe the 5000 or so inhabitants etc., he had zero concern for anyone else.

So once again, condense your sphere of concern to the bare minimum. Once again yourself your wife your kid. Cut everything else out?

Becoming more selfish with your time your focus your concentration

Recently Cindy and I have been reading more Thich Nhat Hanh, in one of the really really interesting things that I gleaned is that meditation is simply concentration. 

For example, even when you’re on a flight and you’re bored, and you simply sit and close your eyes, put an earplugs and a face mask, and an eye mask, what you’re actually doing is concentrating. Trying to cut out distractions, is the best definition of meditation.

I even had a random idea that they only reason that I hate graffiti is that it is distracting. Any sort of advertising or spam which is unwarranted to me is positively bad because it is just like graffiti. I kind of know and I kinda get it because when I was a kid or a teenager or in high school, me and my friends guide to graffiti tagging, spray paint simply as kind of a risk game. The game was too use our spray paint or our spray tools to have a contest in which we will try to essentially have a competition:

Who would have the most balls and the most courage, to tag or spray paint in a spot which had maximum risk of getting caught, but yet not getting caught and getting away with it?

The moment that me and my best friend stopped was the moment in which we saw this old Latino woman, on her knees in hand scrubbing our graffiti spray paint game, about the age of our mom… Being teenagers or highschoolers, we didn’t really have a real practical thought that in fact, our mischievousness was predicated on actually having somebody about the age of her mom having to scrub it off herself? After that we swore off graffiti.

I’ve even had this thing in Culver City… Whenever I see ugly or annoying advertisement spam graffiti, I just take it as my own own to tear off the graffiti the spam or whatever and throw it in the trash because I am very visually sensitive, and I always do the same walking paths in the day. If anything I’m thinking about volunteering for my local city to volunteer my time to remove graffiti?

We are much more sensitive than we think we are

I think from an evolution perspective, we are insanely sensitive creatures to sound visual things, stories, ideas etc. In the past it was a matter of life or death.

For example, loud noises. Any in every single human being, is sensitive to loud noises. Because if you heard the rustling of a animal in the bushes, if you were not sensitive to the sound, you would have probably been eaten alive by a bear or something. Or if you saw something frightening with your own two eyes, also a survival mechanism. That is why whenever we see disturbing, could stay with us for days weeks months, maybe even years? Even soldiers, who have experienced tragedy get PTSD, from the sounds of bomb’s warfare, and personal tragedies with their own two eyes.

Practicalities

I have a simple filter: if that matter doesn’t actually involve money, don’t bother with it.

For example, currently my only concentration is bitcoin. And microstrategy stock which is essentially levered long bitcoin. And micro strategy, because I am a proud shareholder. And also, more recently, Dylan Le Clair —  because he has the most intelligent opinions when it comes to microstrategy.

Everything to gain, nothing to lose.

Just take the risk!

Not a system, a protocol.

The English language, we’re going to add it to the English language

All orange everything?

10x bitcoin?

How to get more Bitcoin?

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500,000 years

New techniques

Software will upgrade, update time to time.

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Dividend tax

95% forward expositions ,,, cost!

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Only 5% enterprise value

Don’t recapitalize the company

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What they own, the stock!

You gave away your assets

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MATR . MICROSTRATEGY is the 30 year old child of Michael Saylor?

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30 years > 15 years?

45 years

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No capital, 1 bad quarter .,, you’re bankrupt!

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There is a reason we have capital!

We cannot work hard, forever

10-15% hurdle rate

Equity capital, debt Capital

Company like your child

.

Why wouldn’t you want to do it?

.

The most successful ever!

Long term store of value forever , hold not trade it

Compliance problem , HK can buy HK bank etf,

Solve tax issues, easy

No frills easy

450 bitcoin a day, competing a day

$45M a day

All the slack is taken out of the system

How to feel insanely freaking epicly good?

Sleep is the #1 criterion?

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property you want to own forever

Think cyber real estate, you intend to rent it or REIT finance it.

Think New York family , rent it, finance it, re finance it, give to grand kids

I’m starting the new empire!

Anxiety, heart attack, mental health issues

More mature

I want it to be jittery!

$5B in a day!

We trade the jittery volatile, 100 quarters of anxiety in a few days

I’m not selling! ***-> I’m just the beneficiary, the feature

Bitcoin will be volatile forever!

Volatility is what gives me the EDGE!

The person 75% mark down!

80% mark up, 80% mark down

You don’t want a world where all is erratic — you get rich!

Perfect pricing, you never get rich

The gift,

1000 years

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Who is Prometheus?

Achieve economic immortality

Someone gave us clean water,

Carte Blanche

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Black is ugly?

Alcohol causes gout, red wine

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Not genetic predisposition

The passage of technology

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Money is corrupt, dirty and defective

People being murdered for their money

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Store, storage –> forever storage?

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Tightly bind economic energy to their person

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To the corporation

Economic energy

Misery

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Insanely great health is my personal imperative!

Maximum mobility

The least possible amount of obstruction to movement?

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Keep your life force!

Where to stand? Stand in the right spot!

Insanely great phenomenal health is your personal imperative? With this all is possible!

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Union, monetary union

Tall dark and handsome

.

Digital

Move billions every milli second

Digital books, digital education *

Digital form of capital

24/7 365 , still utility

.

Re-Capitalize

Carte Blanche Capital

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Stuff rusts, fire, mayor

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Chaos & Entropy in the real world

Escape chaos and entropy in the real world

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Volatility is a feature not a bug!

Sculpture, fashion it into a flywheel , 60 vol

60 rpm, volatility is energy

$45B in Bitcoin, 90 vol

Makes 100 billion options market

I can sell the volatility, 150% interest

If it doesn’t go to 0 in next 3 months, I’m getting rich

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Most valuable thing in the world!

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People stupider than you, richer than you

Thermodynamics

Why does water flow downhill ?

Appreciate in a volatile volume

60% volatile or not?

100$B market cap

Because people

Where’s the opportunity in it?

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Natural selection

If you like money

Risk taking vs volatility taking seeking

Risk seeking vs volatility seeking

.

They don’t need help

Natural characteristic of a life form, it is alive and volatile

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Capital is not toxic!

Capital is Virtuous ***

Why would you give away your capital?

Why are they desperate to get rid of the money?

You get to keep the money

.

$500b in capital

Half a trillion dollars

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Need to know basis

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1, 2, 3–> MSFT

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Happy life

I dream in Bitcoin

MSTR is the most fascinating thing in the universe ,,, even more so than bitcoin?

Send what you’re excited fascinated in!

Bigger greater ambitions

How great or grand is your ambition? 

Becoming more ambitious?

I fucking love this city!

X

What if we’re all good… Even the bad?

what if even the bad were eminently desirable? ***

I love everybody!

Pure Bliss

Ducks, the quaking of ducks. Alpha ducks?

Don’t hide your beauty

Excellence is not rewarded but expected

Non-competition principle

For Sparta!

Build anything which requires maintenance

Bitcoin Club

Volatility is the product 

Indefinite optionality

Perpetual preferred

Level up to larger pools of capital 

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The skin flesh hypothesis

Money and speech is the same thing

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Naval

Bank account in the cloud

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Not even the NSA could do

Bounty on Bitcoin!

Money is speech, speech is protected! ***

Database

Bounty protects,, write into database.

.

Machines will use this

Bitcoin grade encryption

China cannot censor Bitcoin

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Bitcoin is the panacea against social media

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Your contribution will be irrelevant

Another model exists ***

They got in because they HAD to

Corporate money

Do the hard thing

I’m going to teach it

REMOVE these apps from our lives

Against bias?

Can’t corrupt, change direction of

Build new value

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It makes your life better

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Tragedy, proper economic energy

Organic energy, store economic organic energy

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Fat cells

How to store energy

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Hyper inflation, hyper obesity, hyper insulin?

Technology

Switching to BTC, I’m going to live forever!

Why photographers, bloggers, individuals and influencers should adopt Bitcoin

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Will Durant, history of

You get to own your own money –> you are allowed to store your life force!

100 year corporation

.

Living longer is a good thing! ***

30 years, gold debases 2% , 35 years

Half life of bitcoin is forever, 0% inflation

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They care

Crypto lobby, #1 political force today

800B-1T in real money invested in network

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30 year delay. AC in Florida

Technology makes the world a better place

“We just die”

Type 1 diabetic,

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Tech, finance.

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Discovery

World dead lift, trap bar, rack pull record?

Invest in yourself, your own company, your own platform?

Exposure, more exposure is good!

Launch pad, build and colonize cyberspace

Infinite resources & opportunities

Bitcoin is the bullets, MSTR is the gun?

..

Fake threats

Also, don’t be a fucking fool!

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Money vs Property?

Interesting idea — what if you no longer need money, but just care to own property — Bitcoin

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56 times

Bitcoin refinery

Exposure to macro and crypto economies, securities

.

Strike, new capital structure

Lower volatility, lower leverage –> fixed income

Fixed debt instrument

Oil refinery

Take crude capital, high performing products

High performing and volatile stock price

112% up a year, past 4 years…. almost double Bitcoin!

Outperform Bitcoin with more bitcoin! ***

2x performance Bitcoin

63% a year, bitcoin

Outperform the Bitcoin ***

2000% percent, 2x over Nvidia

The most volatile stock in SP500 universe!

High volatility, black sholes,,, fed options market

New type of investor interested in MSTR

NOVELTY, #6 most optioned stock

6 most liquid stock

1 most optioned stock, as percent of market cap, #1 most liquid stock in SP 500 universe!

Drives open interest, attract new investors

.

Largest option interest market

Option volume

20x larger

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Just being a good dad is my new goal!

.

Volatility drives liquidity

$81B size of options market!

29x bigger than MARA

MARA,, only $3b

Optionality

MSTR is the benchmark

Strike is a convertible preferred stock

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MSTR, the most common stock with the most exposure to BTC

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preferred equity, preferred convertible equity, built on BTC

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STRK

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High performance levered bitcoin

8% fixed dividend, perpetual uncapped call

Perpetual dividend

1000$ strike call on call option, on MSTR

anti dilution protection

STRK –> traded

Strike (STRK), microstrategy oriented investors

Security, less sensitive on upside and downside of BTC

MSTR , more volatility, more leverage

.

MSTR. $100b market cap, 684% return, volatility 117%!

.

How to calculate volatility?

Volatility vs Risk

You can calculate volatility. Not risk?

.

Things which last forever, high durability but low quality or not useful?

.

The point of life is adventure,

Buy the dip!

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Fixed income investors

.

6-7% yield

High yield corporate bonds

Strike , have the yield but upside, crypto curious, want exposure or MSTR

.

hybrid instrument! ***

Complementary to convertible bonds

.

Convertible bond to capital market , 4 letter ticker, STRK

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STARK

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225%, 154%. 113%…

160%, 79%,

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STRK

uncapped call option. $1,000 up forever!

Uncapped ***

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Don’t we always want to be uncapped?

Strike instrument

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STRK vs MSTR convertibles

Dividend, 8%,

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I love performance!

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Superior MSTR participation, dividends, liquidity and investor access

Long term !

MSTR stock price –>

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Convertible notes

Tenor ***

4-8 years

.

Hundreds of dollars, $1,000
. … $5,000 stock price forever

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$50B bitcoin holdings

Debt coverage

$105,000 per Bitcoin

$233 , trade down to be out of the money

17x coverage!

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$20M dividend obligation

Pro Forma Value ***

Strike dividends

Annual STRK Dividends

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315 years of strike dividends

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Pro Forma Capital Structure

.

Equity cushion ***

Meet liabilities and obligation

Bitcoin cushion, equity cushion

.

Bare skin

Valuation Framework

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8% perpetual dividend, perpetual call option on MSTR

.

key value drivers

BTC coverage, volatility, MSTR price

.

Forecast for MSTR stock price, volatility

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The future of Bitcoin, Bitcoin volatility

.

Strategic part of capital structure

Convertible bond strategy

Complementary ***

Create more intelligent leverage

.

Expand access to capital structure to entire Bitcoin ecosystem

Another source of intelligent leverage for MSTR

sell additional shares of STRK. via ATM–> interesting option

.

Optionality

.

Grow asset

Price and finalize Thursday

.

Too hot! Too much winning!

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STRK THOUGHTS

STRIKE THOUGHTS

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$50B bitcoin holdings

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56 announcements

Part of the master plan!

Adjust leverage, fund potential dividends

MSTX, MSTU

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MSTR OPTIONS?

High volatility, high leverage

MSTR Equity

.

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Creating a new ecosystem into yourself?

Energy company

Oil company

Bitcoin is the new oil!

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More refined, less refined

.

Firm yet flexible

Prospect & drill

More refined, less refined

.

High performing, high volatility

112% , 63% BTC

MAT 7, 30%,

Double double double

Intelligently lever our bitcoin

.

How to lever, leverage your bitcoin?

63% a year

Outperform the Bitcoin ***

27x, 4x.

777% NVIDIA, 7x

2,761% MSTR, 27x

777% BTC, 4 years

palantir

Estée Lauder

Factset

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Volatility, novelty.

.

Daily trading volume

8.5b, more than Amazon, alphabet, Netflix.

Bitcoin entertainment > Netflix?***

Bitcoin entertainment is the future?

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Bitcoin-powered entertainment, streaming

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100% vs 32%

0.5% vs 5.2%

.

Signs?

MicroStrategy Acquires 10,107 BTC and achieves BTC Yield of 2.90% YTD 2025; Now Holds 471,107 BTC

Like a runaway train!

Alpha Asset

Choose the most alpha

The most alpha

Become the most alpha

Barefoot contact with the ground or floor or natural substances… Activates and wakes you up? 

Walking on soil or ground?

Open capital markets

Director of bitcoin strategy

 the big long or

Borrowing in a week currency to buy a strong currency

Expectation of future Monopoly

Entertainment, get into entertainment?

,

Thank god for my son 

Thank god for Seneca

,

Infinite bitcoin yielding machine?

MSTR?

.

Bigger is better

Infinite money machine?

Chasing value

Taking the unorthodox path, route & strategy ?

---

$2M->$4M->$8M

,

MSTR is 2x Bitcoin performance ?

If you seek superior performance ,,, then actually, MSTR is like 2x the performance of Bitcoin?

.

To double your Bitcoin swap into MSTR?

20-> 40 bitcoins ,,, like having 42 bitcoins ?

The greatest trade in history?

Seek 2x

Virtuous feedback loop

,

Alpha Asset

Choose the most alpha

The most alpha

Become the most alpha

Interesting idea — what if you no longer need money, but just care to own property — Bitcoin

https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard

1 billion transactions all time!

March 29th, 2028 — 3 years from now until the next halving!

Yeah!

Infinite free money and power — isn’t this what everyone wants?

Infinite Free Money Forever

.

Instead of being fixated on a certain number, for money… Isn’t it better to just be in a position in which you just never run our money, just keep spending money, and they’re waiting what you earn it outstrips the spending?

Win win win ,,, have it all?

.

I be hot forever

Hot forever, forever hot.

.

The laziness principle

Assume you’re gonna be 10 X more lazy than expected 

Put your money to work!

.

FAMILY IS PARADISE ON EARTH

Think Kung Fu

NEVER STOP THINKING

Barefoot contact with the ground or floor or natural substances… Activates and wakes you up? 

Walking on soil or ground?

Open capital markets

Director of bitcoin strategy

 the big long or

Borrowing in a week currency to buy a strong currency

Expectation of future Monopoly

Entertainment, get into entertainment?

,

Thank god for my son 

Thank god for Seneca

,

Infinite bitcoin yielding machine?

MSTR?

.

Bigger is better

Infinite money machine?

Chasing value

Taking the unorthodox path, route & strategy ?

---

$2M->$4M->$8M

,

MSTR is 2x Bitcoin performance ?

If you seek superior performance ,,, then actually, MSTR is like 2x the performance of Bitcoin?

.

To double your Bitcoin swap into MSTR?

20-> 40 bitcoins ,,, like having 42 bitcoins ?

The greatest trade in history?

Seek 2x

Virtuous feedback loop

More Volatility, More Performance!

What’s the More Interesting Thing or Asset?

I love bitcoin, microstrategy and Michael Saylor!

Paying a premium to NOT have branding or logos?

The future is brand-less

.

Property ,,, new property

Having to buy and sell a house,, what is this, the stone ages?

.

Audio is bad?

Audio more horrifying than video or visual?

Bits

75 bits

Get “off world”

Non conditional, un conditional

For love!

Cross reference all episodes of secret level and which video games

“Secret Level” is an animated anthology series on Amazon Prime Video, featuring 15 episodes, each inspired by a different video game franchise. Here’s a comprehensive list of the episodes along with their corresponding games:

Episode Number	Episode Title	Video Game Franchise
1	“Dungeons & Dragons: The Queen’s Cradle”	Dungeons & Dragons
2	“Sifu: It Takes a Life”	Sifu
3	“New World: The Once and Future King”	New World
4	“Unreal Tournament: Xan”	Unreal Tournament
5	“Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear”	Warhammer 40,000
6	“PAC-MAN: Circle”	PAC-MAN
7	“Crossfire: Good Conflict”	Crossfire
8	“Armored Core: Asset Management”	Armored Core
9	“The Outer Worlds: The Company We Keep”	The Outer Worlds
10	“Mega Man: Start”	Mega Man
11	“Exodus: Odyssey”	Exodus
12	“Spelunky: Tally”	Spelunky
13	“Concord: Tale of the Implacable”	Concord
14	“Honor of Kings: The Way of All Things”	Honor of Kings
15	“Playtime: Fulfillment”	Various PlayStation Titles

Each episode delves into the unique universe of its respective game, offering fans a fresh perspective on beloved franchises.