#236 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web After learning all these 92 reasons to meditate and the beneficial ways that meditation can impact your life, you’ll want to discover all of the opportunities that are available to you for meditation. You’ll be able to gain necessary knowledge that can help you in all areas of your life. (Link is below)

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92 Reasons To Meditate For Improving Life

92 reasons to meditate and beneficial ways that meditation can impact your life. https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/reasons-to-meditate/ #meditation

Life Power Tip Move toward your desired lifestyle one new habit at a time. You may transform overnight and ‘morph’ into that desired persona or lifestyle. It is a rare occurrence though! Consider how you got where you are today. In that very same way, you can get to where you want to be. Action Take a bus in the city, without concern for destination. Enjoy the scenery. Challenge Quit multi-tasking and manage just one task at a time, to be more productive and effective. Quote The most successful people in life are those who, when confronted with a problem, question why they should spend their time and effort solving the problem at all. -Gerald Nadler Clearing Only have directly in front of you, the project on which you are working. Question What have you decided recently that is producing your current reality? Affirmation I choose to feel more and more accountable. Uplifting Extra Did you know that there is a 12,000 year old blueprint for the creation of matter, sound and consciousness? It’s called the Sri Yantra. In sacred geometry, it is the mathematically precise design that is the basis for everything that exists in nature and is known as the golden ratio. Pretty cool right? If you ever want to focus on manifestation in your life, focusing on this symbol can be super helpful. It’s the blueprint for the creation of matter! Here’s the best part… You can have this symbol with you wherever you go because it’s now in a beautiful necklace that you can wear, everywhere. At that page you’ll notice two bonuses for you, also. (Link is below) https://www.selfimprovementgift.com/forwardsteps/geometry-pendant/ Enjoy today’s video too! To see all Forward Steps Notes to date, just search my posts using "Of 365 Forward Steps Notes”.

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Fun, old fashioned comedy movie "Plot with a View". Watching it now. 🧡✨

IMDb

Undertaking Betty (2002) ⭐ 6.5 | Comedy, Romance

1h 34m | R

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Am listening to @Bram and Humble_Hodl 🧡✨👍 Video description: We discuss the structural trap facing millennials and why Bitcoin isn't just a trade—it's an escape from a broken financial foundation. Bram Kanstein explains why the "get rich quick" narrative misses the point and how the fiat system quietly extracts value from your labor through debasement. We look at the stark difference between Bitcoin adoption in the West versus the Global South, where necessity drives usage, and why Western "comfort" is actually a blinder to the reality of monetary collapse. Timestamps Here are the timestamps formatted as requested: 00:00 - Intro: The Long-Term Signal 00:46 - Amsterdam Conference & The "Whale" Platform 02:14 - Bitcoin Is The Escape, Not The Trade 05:50 - Suits vs. The True Believers 08:38 - Fiat Debasement & The Fourth Turning 14:38 - Real Adoption: Africa vs. The West 17:48 - The Western Fiat Trap 25:32 - Central Banks Are Quietly Buying Bitcoin 30:28 - The Gold Reserve Charade 37:58 - The Fantasy of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) 42:31 - Fiscal Dominance & The Inevitable "Big Print" 46:48 - Tech Deflation vs. Monetary Inflation 58:00 - How Hard Money Fixes Innovation 01:04:45 - The "Bread Test" for Millennials 01:10:00 - The Spiritual Battle for Money

Listening to @less and @Danny Knowles 🧡✨ Always fun. 🤩 Video description: Jeff Ross joins the show for a breakdown of why the global financial system is cracking and why Bitcoin’s recent weakness may be the setup. We discuss why governments are trapped into monetising debt, why inflation is no longer a policy choice, and how deflation could ultimately kill fiat currencies altogether. Jeff also explains why the four year Bitcoin cycle is effectively dead, how a multi-year U.S. manufacturing recession has quietly dragged Bitcoin lower, and why liquidity and economic reality matter far more than narratives or price models. We also get into Japan’s bond yield shock and the unwind of the yen carry trade, why rising rates there are sending stress through global markets, and what it signals about the end of the easy-money era. Jeff lays out why the world is slowly moving away from the U.S. dollar as the global reserve asset, why gold is already repricing, and why Bitcoin’s real breakout may come later, driven by structural pressure. We explore the 2026 inflection point, government-picked winners like AI and manufacturing and the risk of global deflation. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Why The Four-Year Bitcoin Cycle Is Dead 00:05:05 - The Hidden Recession 00:07:55 - How Tax Policy Could Reshape Bitcoin Mining 00:10:55 - Governments Picking Winners And Losers 00:14:40 - Debt Monetisation And Currency Debasement 00:19:10 - The End Of U.S. Global Dominance 00:23:55 - How Modern War Reshapes Money 00:27:30 - Gold, BRICS, And The Dollar Shift 00:31:30 - Fourth Turning And Monetary Resets 00:36:40 - What’s Happening With Japan’s Bond Yields 00:38:50 - The Yen Carry Trade Unwind 00:42:35 - Why Inflation Is Now Inevitable 00:47:15 - Deflation, AI, And The Death Of Fiat 00:54:25 - What A Bitcoin Bull Market Looks Like

#235 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web This ebook reveals the scientific evidence regarding the power of faith, outlines a step-by-step action plan to discover what you really believe (plus why it may be very different from what you think you believe) and how to change limiting beliefs to support a more empowered life. Choose To Believe reveals the answers to many of the world’s biggest problems. Poverty, sickness, discord, loneliness, depression, frustration, and ‘bad luck’ can all become distant memories. (Link is below) https://www.selfimprovementgift.com/forwardsteps/choose-to-believe/ Life Power Tip Motivation is not a one-time deal. You cannot go to the gym one time to build a gorgeous looking body. You cannot go on a diet one day to provide the energy your body needs. Similarly, you cannot just motivate yourself one day and that will last the distance for life. Continually feed your mind with empowering thoughts and fresh ideas. Action Take a bike ride. Challenge Put something on priority, and decide not to have time for anything else. Quote You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. -Jack London Clearing OK, have you simplified something? Go back to it, and simplify it further! Question What have you created about which you could get excited in life? Affirmation I choose to always be accountable. Uplifting Extra There are things and interactions that happen all around us, all day that radically alter both how we experience the world and who we are, on a moment-to-moment basis. They influence nearly every decision we make and, in turn, the way the world either rallies to or walks away from us. (Link is below)

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How We Experience The World

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"The human side of Bitcoin is the internal transformation that begins when you stop asking what Bitcoin can solve and start asking what it can reveal." - @life with bitcoin⚡️ Thank you @ivy lumi and @UNCLE ROCKSTAR Video description: In this in-person episode filmed in Hong Kong, btcviv sits down with Uncle Rockstar Dev for a deep, human conversation about Bitcoin, identity, trauma, and the untapped potential within each of us. This episode goes beyond technology or price talk. It looks at the inner journey that often begins when someone discovers Bitcoin. As Rockstar shares, “Bitcoin is not the answer, it’s the key”—a key that can unlock parts of ourselves we’ve ignored, suppressed, or underestimated. One line stayed with me long after we wrapped: “Bitcoin is not the answer, it’s the key.” Not a promise that Bitcoin will fix your life… but an invitation. A doorway into understanding yourself more deeply, questioning who you are, and exploring who you could be. Through that lens, we dive into: 🔍How Bitcoin becomes a catalyst for examining old wounds and limiting stories ⚖️The relationship between technology, identity, and personal growth *⃣How past trauma shapes the way we approach risk, autonomy, and possibility 🚇Why Bitcoin can serve as a gateway to new opportunities and new versions of the self 🫂How engaging with Bitcoin can surface deeper questions about who we are becoming This episode looks at the human side of Bitcoin — the internal transformation that begins when you stop asking what Bitcoin can solve and start asking what it can reveal.

More @Jeff Booth for you all. 🧡✨🤩 Video description: 00:00 Introduction to Connecting the Dots 04:26 Jeff Booth on Technology and Deflation 07:12 The Free Market vs. Controlled Systems 08:08 The Role of Debt in Economic Systems 09:49 Implications of Deflation and Inflation 13:03 Historical Context and Economic Cycles 14:48 Technological Deflation and Market Dynamics 17:29 Bitcoin and the Future of Money 47:03 Challenges and Misconceptions about Bitcoin 50:42 The Role of CIA and NSA in Bitcoin 51:59 Decentralization and Power Dynamics 53:16 Technological Evolution and Bitcoin's Unique Position 56:03 Privacy and Security in Bitcoin 59:29 Challenges and Co-opting Attempts 01:01:38 Bitcoin's Role in a Free Market 01:06:42 Global Financial Shifts and Bitcoin's Future 01:17:42 Personal Commitment to Bitcoin 01:20:59 The Philosophy of a Decentralized Future 01:23:02 Final Thoughts In this conversation, Jeff Booth discusses the inherent deflationary nature of technology and its implications for the economy. He challenges the traditional views on inflation and debt, arguing that the current financial system is designed to benefit a select few while perpetuating a cycle of control and manipulation. Booth emphasizes the importance of decentralization, privacy, and individual agency in shaping a new economic paradigm that values transparency and abundance. He also highlights the role of Bitcoin as a decentralized alternative to traditional banking systems, advocating for a shift towards a free market that embraces deflation as a path to prosperity. KEY TAKEWAYS • The natural state of the free market is deflation. • Technology drives exponential deflation, creating more value. • Central banks perpetuate inflation to sustain the debt-based system. • Deflation is often misunderstood and misrepresented in economic discussions. • The current financial system is designed to benefit a few at the expense of many. • Bitcoin represents a decentralized alternative to traditional banking. • Privacy and security are critical in the digital economy. • Individuals have the power to influence economic change through their choices. • The historical context of economic systems reveals patterns of control and manipulation. • A new economic paradigm is emerging that values transparency and decentralization. ABOUT THE GUEST Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future. In it, Jeff offers his provocative thesis about the current state of our economies and what must happen to enable a brighter future. With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc.com, The Globe and Mail, BNN, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, he was named BC Technology Industry Association’s (BCTIA) Person of the Year, and in 2016 Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. He is a Founding Partner of ego death capital, Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc. He has been a Young Presidents Organization member since 2004 and contributes time as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab. Jeff currently sits on the boards of Core Scientific, Scoop Solar, Fedi and Breez. ABOUT THE HOST Farzin Irani is a global wealth strategist with over 20+ years of cross-border experience, empowering high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. His advisory work centres on wealth preservation and intergenerational resilience, ensuring decisions made today stand the test of time. As Managing Director of Success Simplified Ltd, and a regular voice on New Zealand’s ‘Money Talks’ segment he is known for simplifying complexity by turning economic signals and geopolitical shifts into actionable strategies for his clients. Whether it’s on stage at financial industry events or in international boardrooms, he sparks fresh ideas and challenges groupthink, whilst guiding C-suite leaders and executives in making bespoke investment decisions and capital deployment strategies with conviction.

Good to watch before new year. 🧡✨ Not sure why he has two with similar topics dated so closely, yet both have great advice and information. 👍

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#234 Of 365 Forward Steps Notes Wisdom On The Web Enjoy this musical video tribute of 50 life changing quotes from Zig Ziglar. Zig Ziglar passed away November 2012, after a short bout with pneumonia. For example, “Remember that failure is an event, not a person” and “You cannot perform in a manner inconsistent with the way you see yourself". (Link is below)

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Zig Ziglar 50 Quotes

Musical video tribute of 50 life changing quotes from Zig Ziglar @forwardsteps https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/zig-ziglar-50-quotes/

Life Power Tip Mistakes are a part of being human. Allow yourself a little room for errors. Quit being so hard on yourself and ask often…in 100 years from today, will this really matter? Action Take 10 long and deep breaths while thinking of a favourite place. Challenge Push aside and replace any thought of trying to rule over another or, of outdoing them. Quote The more the years go by, the less I know. But if you give explanations and understand everything, then nothing can happen. What helps me go forward is that I stay receptive, I feel that anything can happen. -Anouk Aimee Clearing Never leave dishes in the sink. Question What has worked for you when setting goals? Affirmation I choose to hold myself to account. Uplifting Extra To build emotional strength doesn’t mean hardening your heart. You can face life’s challenges while staying open, compassionate and connected. Discover practical ways to grow resilience and build courage without losing softness that makes you human. This is not about being endlessly positive nor is it about becoming indifferent. It is about living with a backbone and an open heart at the same time. (Link is below)

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Build Emotional Strength With An Open Heart

You can face life’s challenges while staying open https://www.forwardstepsblog.com/build-emotional-strength/

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You're so funny @birdflip 😂👍 Thanks @Tony | thebitcoinway.com ⚡️ @The Bitcoin Way @npub1qqgs...7wtx 🧡✨ In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and Tony discuss: 00:00 - Recap 00:57 - Ursula von der Leyen describes free speech as a virus 05:50 – The ECB’s CBDC gift 10:39 - Silver and Copper prices soar to a record highs 14:29 - California: Untouched crypto can be seized 17:17 - Who will buy Boomers’ assets? 20:47 – The rich shopping at Dollar Tree 23:15 - The Fed, Trump, and the market illusion 27:36 - WEF and the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” 31:00 - Is AGI set to end humanity? 35:51 - Outro