After reading many articles about bitcoin I have come to realize that bitcoin is the future of money. I have also learned the bitcoin is not a get rich quick scheme. But I am ready to start up this journey with due diligence and continuous learning because knowledge is power. I will do my best to promote bitcoin to the people around me, to the villages and communities around my region. I’m doing this so that people will get to know the truth as I don’t want others to have the regrets I have today. I want to give people the same opportunity that my friend gave me ten years ago. I will do my best and the choice is theirs to make. I will never give up on my quest to spread bitcoin to others. So help me God!!
It's normal to be skeptical on things that you have no idea about. Just like someone said in the earlier comments, the good thing is that you have realize your mistakes and you now will to learn from your mistakes. In this regards, I will advice you take things easy with the way you want to promote bitcoin in your locality. First of all, is bitcoin legally allowed in your country? If not, it will be a dangerous move to promote bitcoin recklessly that will end you up in government custody as someone who is against the government. And if it legal in your country, then you should not attempt to enforce it on anyone.
I like how your friend leave you alone to mind his business without forcing you to invest in bitcoin and allow you to realize your mistakes yourself. Don't assure anyone financial freedom by adopting bitcoin.