What do 2025 Bitcoin skeptics in 2025 have in common with 1995 Internet skeptics: They've never used it I still remember in 1995 trying to persuade my Dept of English professors to let me do my thesis on this newfangled thing called "The Internet". None of them had used it. But they all had an opinion about it. And they were all happy to tell me why my research proposal was risky and reckless, and why the Internet itself wouldn't amount to much. Fast forward to 2025, same vibes. Plenty of Bitcoin skeptics, plenty of people calling it reckless and risky. Once again, not one of them has used it, let alone researched it. Back in 1995, it turned out that the opinion of one 20-something student who had studied and used The Internet was more informed than a team of college professors who hadn't. Same is true today, the opinion of a Gen-Z who has studied and used Bitcoin is more informed than a team of economists, journalists, or financial advisors who haven't

Starting something new: In 2025, I coached a number of Bitcoiners. Their achievements included - launching India’s first Bitcoin-only fund (done) - getting investment from Ego-death Capital for new Bitcoin company (done) - launching a Bitcoin Policy Institute for their country (done) - turning around their Bitcoin mining company (done) - launching a Bitcoin hedgefund, attracting wholesale investment (done) - influencing nation state leaders on how to acquire Bitcoin tax-neutrally (in progress) After some reflection, I've realized the best way I can contribute to mission Bitcoin is by helping more Bitcoiners to reach their potential through coaching. They can do so much more than I can alone! I've found group coaching is the most effective way to help founders, builders and educators reach escape velocity. That way people get both the right coaching, support and inspiration. Simply put: when you’re part of a group of your peers who inspire you by their example - your own game surges ahead. So I've committed to running a special year-long group in 2026. If you'd like to see if you're a fit for the group or you know someone who is (or both), reach out!