I have just noticed that we are about reach the 21 BTC = $2M figure... Not so long ago still considered somewhat (YMMV) an "entry level fuck you money" figure. Probably not anymore except for some third world countries... but still an interesting historical milestone... which will happen at exactly $95238.1
I used to think of that as exactly that but the more BTC is valued the less I am willing to part with it, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
In one way that's a good thing as the value will continue to increase and I will ensure I have some assets when/if I really need them.
BUT at the same time I do think I should enjoy my life a bit more at this point.
I think many long time hodlers are going through the same moves mentally, emotionally and existentially. We humans are all very much alike, as much as we like to think of ourselves as one-off snowflakes.
This time it's different. Different because price levels like this we are witnessing now can change life a lot, even if you're not a whale. I'm not talking about getting a new car or a better house. I'm talking about changing life. Maybe switching from having to work for a living to designing a new life where you just do the things you like to do (yes, that may include work. I'm told it doesn't always kill you that quickly).
Someone who grew up with a frugal - or at least reasonably conservative - mindset might be unequipped to face the possibility of a somewhat lavish lifestyle. Extravagance, too, is a learned skill. Of course, someone's lavish is someone else's frugal, but at times a whole fresh egg in the day's ramen can feel like a small luxury - to paraphrase a wise friend of mine.
Food for thought. I'm sure many of us need some thought right now.