It all started with the Bitcoin crash in 2017. I thought, "What the hell did I get myself into?" All the money I put into Bitcoin last year was down 80%. Little by little I reduced my decision to leave and my newfound wealth before my eyes. What I thought was one of the most important investments turned my gift in an instant into one of my worst nightmares. After days of disbelief, I embarked on a journey to understand what this Bitcoin is and how I can make the most of what I have left. I'm originally from Rocket City (a.k.a. Huntsville, Alabama) – where the main stakes are whether you're an Alabama or Auburn fan and checking who you disclose that information to – but here I am. . They faced the most challenging of them. The question all new bitcoiners have: Is it time to sell? I know people reading this are probably screaming, "Absolutely not!" But in 2017, it seemed unthinkable. This is partly why I'm interested in teaching Bitcoin newbies because I've been at that stage before. Being a newbie myself, I researched and bought almost everything bitcoin so I could learn.
I am "Internet Money" written by Andreas M. I read Antonopoulos, watched a lot of YouTube videos, and listened to the Cellar Tales podcast, including things my wife still hasn't forgiven me for. However, reading "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous was when I was completely clueless. My fascination and discovery turned into complete Bitcoin evangelism to family, friends, strangers at the grocery store, and anyone who would listen. To my surprise, almost everyone I spoke to listened to them and still thanks me for introducing them to the hardest money ever.
The Rocket City Bitcoin meeting was the first step, but I had to join the Twittersphere. I didn't know how to be interesting, so I decided to be interested. Interested in what others are doing, saying, selling or starting. I noticed people; If someone needed something someone else was offering, I would connect them. Engaging others and experiencing this journey together is something I am committed to and passionate about. I urge everyone to turn their families, friends and social circles orange. Start a conversation with them in a way that they can understand and not give up. They want to know why you are interested in Bitcoin. Take your commitment a step further and organize a meeting or attend in your neighboring towns. Your community support will go a long way. For those who are interested in Bitcoin but don't know where to start, I suggest reading the books mentioned earlier and attending a local Bitcoin meetup. Ask questions, gain understanding, and build community. Newbies miss out on opportunities because it seems hard to follow, but if you ask questions and seek understanding, you'll walk away empowered instead of discouraged. Interest in others is how I started this journey. I have made wonderful friendships and met incredible mentors along the way. With their guidance, I have met and developed my local network. And I'm just getting started. I want to personally thank God, the members of the Rocket City Bitcoin Meetup and my co-organizer, my closest friends and mentors, my Austin Bitcoin family – especially Pleb Lab – the organizers and members of the Nashville Meetup, and the Bitcoin Ohio family. Special thanks to Car Gonzales for pushing me out of my comfort zone and inspiring me to write this article and Texas Slim for telling me "I don't need to ask permission".