Some folks love to point and laugh when Bitcoin drops, like they’re suddenly the smartest person in the room. But here’s a reality check: charging a premium to basically hug the index isn’t exactly a lofty pulpit to preach from. And the irony? Most of those “active managers” end up crying harder than anyone else when they fail to beat the benchmark they’re pretending to stray from. All assets fluctuate—some more violently than others. That’s just how markets work. Zoom out on equities, property, gold, or even Bitcoin, and you’ll often see an upward trend over the long haul. Mocking someone who’s invested in something that’s temporarily down doesn’t make you brilliant; it just shows you might be missing the bigger picture (or the fact that you probably wish you’d bought Bitcoin at $5 or loaded up on Sydney property a decade ago). So if you’re going to charge top dollar and still play it safe by hovering near the index, maybe don’t get too smug about someone else’s short-term losses. Respect the volatility—or embrace it. Either way, quit acting like a dip is proof of your superiority.

Good evening frenz Where we at #nostr ?

The Pacific Peso. Goin’ good 😅

What does a million-dollar banana have to do with your next investment? In my latest article I explore how narratives drive markets just as much as numbers. Think unprofitable tech stocks. Think Sydney real estate. Think Fartcoin. The intangible story can magnify value beyond the balance sheet. I’ve spent months behind the scenes, building businesses and shaping communications for other investors and it’s great to finally write in my own words again. Check it out:

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The million-dollar banana and the power of story

Markets are not driven by numbers alone. Examples from Tesla shares to Sydney houses show that investors must evaluate not just tangible assets or ...

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Heyyy gUyZzz, lemme give you my lunch only if you promise to sell it back to me. RETARDS.

Can we make bullying ok again? Some of the absolute dross on Nostr….

Highest population growth and yet Australia has a “skills shortage” and a housing “supply problem”

Does anyone have a friend who identifies as a cat or something? #happynewyear

Australia is “a lucky country run mainly by second-rate people who share its luck” “We’ve become very complacent, with little appetite for real reform, I worry we will need a very bad period to shock us into getting our act together.”

Australia economy: The lucky country has blown the boom

They call #bitcoin a ponzi. The two largest property platforms in Australia are owned by the two largest media groups. We are constantly blasted with headlines like: “What does [trivial matter] mean for Australian property?” “How this influencer [i.e. OF slurry] bought 10 properties before her 30th birthday” Every. F**king. Day. Remind me, what’s a ponzi?

Just remember why mainstream media produces daily click bait and puff pieces about Australian property. Tooooootally not a ponzi

‘some 42% of the near 60,000 people surveyed in August struggled to pay their home loan.’

Michael West

Mortgage mountain. Our $2.3 trillion debt and the 'Big 4' oligopoly. - Michael West

Australians owe $2.3 trillion in mortgage debt, most of it to the Big 4 banks, stifling competition, keeping mortgage costs high.

LOOK AT THIS. 87k at the MCG on Boxing Day, young debutant opener pulling off ramp shots like it’s a t20 scrubber, and the crowd basking in the Aussie heat. Glorious cricket. Sometimes, Australia is just bloody great.

Great, now Australia’s energy fumble ruined Christmas

Common commentary down under: “I was at (insert cafe/shopping centre/restaurant) and it was packed. People aren’t suffering yet…” blah, blah, yadda, yadda My hunch is that there is actually two sides to this coin: - Low debt Gen X and Boomers are in the sweetest spot in history. All assets, including cash (yes, that dirty fiat y’all despite), is producing a return. They’ve had a massive run up in asset prices, if they aren’t levered to the tits, then disposable income is fine - low asset Millennials and younger who don’t see hope in ever owning a home live for the moment. Yeah the probably DCA low amounts into something, maybe YOLO into bitcoin or have a crack at some sort of 💩coin….but there week to week pay checks are for having fun now. Fuck it, you know? So we still have some busy consumer spending. Even though we are in the midst of long per capita recession, severe decline in “living standards” and an inflationary shit fight. Not sure what else to say here - just thinking out loud. Thoughts #austriches ?