10 Relationship Reflections

The end of a relationship tends to be a low point for most of us; it hurts to have something that you believed in and were once so sure about and then lose it, but it doesn’t have to be a referendum on you as a person. Of course we all make mistakes in relationships,Continue reading “10 Relationship Reflections”

Hivemapper, Pollen Mobile & Step’N

I continue to be fascinated by the rapid innovation and buidlers’ (that’s how it’s spelled in crypto-speak) progress in W3B. Let’s do a quick refresh on the evolution from web1 to W3B and then I’ll drop some quick lines on some new & interesting projects I’ve learned about recently… Web 1 was the internet ofContinue reading “Hivemapper, Pollen Mobile & Step’N”

When in Doubt, ‘Zoom Out’

“The biggest investing errors come not from factors that are informational or analytical, but from those that are psychological.” – Howard Marks  As I watch the daily carnage across pretty much every crevice of the global markets & crypto economy, I think it’s important to zoom out and focus on the bigger picture. The post-COVID marketContinue reading “When in Doubt, ‘Zoom Out’”

Ethereum Q1 2022 Results:

In one line: The merge to ETH2.0/Proof of Stake creates a negative inflation rate + staking rewards at 10%+, setting up what should be very strong economics for the long-term trajectory for ETH as a store of value. In one more line: NFT’s continue to prove staying power and have the potential to be theContinue reading “Ethereum Q1 2022 Results:”

Changing Your Relationship with “Feedback”

How would your life change if your orientation to feedback did?  That’s the question I was invited to ask myself, and now I’d like to challenge all of you to do the same.  Let’s start with a dive into feedback.  What is it and why the heck am I writing about it? Merriam-Webster defines itContinue reading “Changing Your Relationship with “Feedback””

Ethereum Q4 2021 Results:

In one line: What would the stock chart look like if this were a public company’s Q4 earnings? In one more line: Expecting Layer 2 scaling solutions to have explosive growth and mature over the course of 2021 as we move toward ETH 2.0. Protocol Summary Numbers compare performance from Q4 2020 and Q4 2021Continue reading “Ethereum Q4 2021 Results:”

Narratives & Concepts – 2021

This is dense. It’s worth the time, I promise. I’d encourage one a day for a few weeks. I chose 25 out of thousands of notes jotted. These will move you. If you find any or a lot of this interesting, highly encourage you to listen to Tim Ferriss’s podcast, follow Naval Ravikant, listen toContinue reading “Narratives & Concepts – 2021”

Quotes from 2021

“What is needed is an electronic payment system based on cryptographic proof instead of trust.” – Satoshi Nakamoto “If you focus on what you have, you gain what you lack. If you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have.” – Greg Mckeown “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think ofContinue reading “Quotes from 2021”

Lessons Expanded from 2021

God grant me the serenity to accept that which I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference.   A continuation from my previous post…some advice…skim quick, pick 1 or 2 that stick, and be on your way… Life Lessons: One of the secrets to a happy lifeContinue reading “Lessons Expanded from 2021”

Reflections on 2021

2021 was a difficult year…a rollercoaster…physical pain, mental drain, emotional strain, and spiritual gain.  Highs and lows that allowed me to be in ‘flow’, experience peak joy & happiness, and fall deep into the dimension of diametrical darkness and depression.  I know the age-old adages.  It is in looking back that we understand.  You can’tContinue reading “Reflections on 2021”