I’ve noticed a small trend of xrp guys popping up every month or two around here (like one every couple months). Not preachers. but just guys who have a quiet interest. Guys who think xrp is currently being used in international trade as it offers fast transactions, bitcoin is just digital gold hence why it’s so expensive, etc. Just the classic talking points of someone like this. They are guys who seem normal on the surface, but you may notice they are typically less grounded and every so slightly more stressed. If it somehow gets brought up, which is very rare, I’ll stay quiet or maybe ask a question or two like how long they’ve been holding xrp to see where they’re at. Simple stuff. Yesterday it got brought up with another guy who just moved here and I made the mistake of going a little deeper with the guy who had a bit of an ego and I soon discovered what a mistake that was. If this is any of your guys line of work, to discuss these matters with people, I commend you because I found it to be exhausting within minutes. For me, I’ve always found shilling bitcoin to be very unfulfilling and largely a negative freeroll, since if they buy and it goes down, they will be upset, versus if they buy and it goes up, it’s like it was to be expected. Also throughout my life, I’ve noticed that the money you acquire will just amplify the internal state in which you live. When I was a poker player, I felt feelings of emptiness, numbness, and depression. I didn’t know exactly why at the time but it was because of the extractive nature of the work, the constant suppressing of my emotions, and the environment I was in being in a casino where everyone is against each other. So anytime I had a good month, the money I made equated to me receiving more energy, which temporarily was a positive boost, but ultimately just amplified the feelings of depression and emptiness within me. This is largely why on nostr I discuss discovering a contributive purpose, spending your time getting healthy, developing a connection to your breath, and cultivating peace and gratitude within yourself because these are the things that absolutely changed my life the most as it took me from a depressed poker player to being more joyous and loving as a human. Last nights conversation with the xrp guy was another reminder of this. I’ve reached a point where I don’t feel called to convince anyone of anything. If someone comes to me for advice then great, I know I can help them out in their journey, but wasting time discussing topics with people who fundamentally aren’t using logic will drain you. My intention is to preserve my energy, pour everything into my purpose and retreats, and help the people who are actively searching for it. Ultimately, I believe everyone is going at the perfect speed for their own journey in life as thinking otherwise will only lead to mental suffering within yourself. I hope you had a great 4th of July and may you keep living your best life. Pura Vida.

No flower blossoms all year so if you’re having a difficult season in your life, be easy on yourself. Keep doing your best & trust that everything is happening at the right speed for you to make progress.

Damn I’m feeling so grateful for another day here on this planet. Today marks the start of the 2nd half of 2026 so may you make the absolute most of it. PV.

The more you energetically need something or someone, the more you repel it. Let go, stay in your power, and trust that what’s meant for you will not miss you.

People who overthink and overanalyze everything are stuck living in their heads, which leads to stress and frustration. An easy way to mitigate this is by taking daily consistent action towards a goal. If you get 1% better each day, that’s 37 times better at the end of one year. Stop thinking and start doing.

Stop sitting on the fence & state your opinion more. Take a stand for something that you believe in. Playing small is a slow death.

If you allow things outside of your control to dictate your mood, you are literally just disempowering yourself and will likely never make it. Take back control over your own life by pouring into your health, purpose, and relationships. Empower yourself and those around you.

The issues I see in the world is that people are living with nervous systems that are hijacked by modern technology (overstressed), people don’t have a community they feel deeply connected to (feel alone), and people suppress their emotions which leads them to living more seriously instead of tapping into their lighter side which produces more laughter and fun (too stiff). My retreat is designed to address all three of these issues. In one week you will completely feel rejuvenated, restored, make new friends, and tap into the lighter side of yourself that will help you feel better and become more magnetic to others. Apply here:

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Jungle Alchemy. Seven days in Uvita, Costa Rica. Surf, live music, meditation, movement, waterfalls, and a genuinely good crew. January 8-15, 2027.

Never forget how badly you once wanted the things you have now. Perspective is so important.

Thankful for all of the fathers out there who are making this world a better place! The world could use all the healthy, strong, discliplined, purposeful, and loving men we can get. PV.

You’ll never want anything you already have. Using the power of your mind, how would you feel and behave if you already had that thing you currently want? Embody that new state of being today. And notice how the desire for the thing fades away.

Waking up everyday with a clear purpose is one of the best feelings of all time. On the other hand, being unclear leads to distracting yourself with pleasure and other things that work against your best interest. Connect to your purpose.

Stacking sats is nice but it’s a passive vehicle to build wealth. It’s more important to have an active vehicle. Invest in your personal development journey: Retreats, experiences, travel, a gym, courses, 1:1 mentorships. The quality of your life will ultimately come down not to how many sats you stack, but to the quality of your health, relationships, and the impact you have on others.

Care less what others think. Care more about following your own intuition relentlessly. It's much easier to be rewarded when you are courageous, bold, and decisive versus shy, timid, and afraid.

I love those YouTube videos where the 80 year olds talk about their life and they all say they wish they took more risk and stopped being afraid. Give yourself that experience you’ve always wanted to take. Look back later and smile. Growth happens when you go just beyond your edge.

The @Bitcoin Jungle is one of the most special places in the world I’ve ever been to. From being a poker pro living in California feeling stuck in a mental prison lacking true purpose and real community, but always having a passion for bitcoin and knew there was something more meaningful in the world out there somewhere, coming here for the first time three years ago changed my life forever. Now three years later, my life is much different than spending time in a casino everyday, and I’m so excited to offer my first group retreat in January 2027. I’m going to pour everything I have into this week being an incredible experience for everyone who comes. The intention is for you to connect deeper to community, nature, health, and purpose. We will also experience bitcoin in person here at the local markets and have discussions around nostr & freedom tech. Walk away feeling completely rejuvenated, restored, with new friends, and ready to make 2027 your best year yet. If you want to be apart of this experience, check out the website and book a call with me to apply. Spots are very limited. Pura Vida. junglealchemyretreats.com

I have a challenge for you: Stop complaining & stop gossiping. Don’t let anything negative come out of your mouth regarding anything external. See what happens.

Heard this guy on a podcast say you have two options these days: 1) Study AI really hard and figure it all out 2) Go buy a ranch somewhere, raise a family, and be integrated with the local community I’m definitely a #2 kind of guy.

I hung out with somebody for the first time 1-on-1 recently. We agreed twice to meet at 3pm. There are some events where showing up late makes sense, but this wasn’t one of them. He rolls up at 3:35pm. I ask what happened to our agreement. He said people have been flaking and showing up late on him recently so he felt called to do it too. It sort of blew my mind that a man would supposedly change his values based on the way other people are acting. I got bad vibes immediately. My opinion: Instead of looking at how other people act, be the example of the change you wish to see. Don’t perpetuate the same behavior cycle you don’t like. Be impeccable with your word. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

The key is to stay deeply connected to your life’s purpose while simultaneously becoming immune to the opinions of others who haven’t achieved what you want.