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Quote from: JayJuanGee on August 19, 2025, 06:55:33 AM

There are a lot of folks who continue to be skeptical and scared of bitcoin, which will likely be their loss, and there might not be any real easy way to either convince them and/or to get them to take action to protect their own finances, psychology and likely improve their future options. Even people who we might try to help, they may start out buying bitcoin, but then screw it up and even put themselves into a worse position because they fail to adequately prepare themselves and to learn about bitcoin and/or to moderate their entrance into bitcoin.

Exactly, as it is very difficult to convince skeptics with regards to Bitcoin. And from what I've learned, Bitcoin doesn't just want us to be technically inclined, as there are words like Blockchain, Bitcoin address, confirmation time, blocks and other technical jargon that might really scared a lot of investors. So Bitcoin doesn't just ask us to learn it's technology, but it teaches us to globally shift our mindset. And so it requires overcoming what has been the norm or status quo for many years. Human by nature resists change, so everyone has been teach to remain in the status quo, even if the current fiat system is flawed. And then the mindset conditioning, we are bias and conditioned to trust central authorities, central banks and government. And with Bitcoin's decentralization model, it feels risky for the majority. So perhaps the best approach is to stop trying to convince them, but start trying to inform. Our goal should not to get them to buy, but to understand. So by that shift, maybe just maybe we can protect the people we are trying to help from themselves. And with that, patience and wisdom is the key here and that is the only way we can move forward. Just be calm when we are trying to help others, and again, maybe that will be good enough for those who are going to invest in a safe manner.

I don't think it will be necessary trying to convince anyone to invest in bitcoin because I believe bitcoin has passed this stage, especially those that are sceptical about bitcoin . Bitcoin has proven to be among the best assets, if not one of the most sought assets. Therefore I believe it is only the blind that needs someone to convince them before they will see the potentials of bitcoin and decide to start buying. Who ever that is still skeptical about the potentials of bitcoin at this stage that bitcoin has gotten to doesn't need any form of convincing, they will continue as a no coiner and before they will realise there mistake of not buying bitcoin, it would have been late.

Why would someone even with what he or she is seeing going on with Bitcoin atm still be looking for someone to convince him or her, then you are just been extremely funny, because the proof is already in front of us…. Bitcoin track record atm speaks way louder than any words.. At the same time, I also think some people are not really blind, they are just stuck in a comfort zone where the old financial system feels safer since it is all they have known… For them, it is not that they do not see Bitcoin, it is more like they refuse to step out of that box.. And sometimes, those kinds of people only learn the hard way when inflation or restrictions hit them directly…

But here is the funny thing, Bitcoin does not actually need everyone to believe in it.. it will keep running whether people join in or not. That is the beauty of it, it rewards early believers while still keeping the door open for latecomers, So in the end, I would say there is no point convincing anyone when there is proof..

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Quote from: SmartCharpa on August 19, 2025, 01:11:21 PM

Although many individuals are still afraid of Bitcoin because they don't understand how it works, their fear has stopped them from investing, which may be their loss because they missed the opportunity to build their wealth for the future. Even some people who choose to buy Bitcoin make mistakes, maybe they rush in without having what it takes or because they expect quick returns. Some people put themselves in a worse situation while investing, not because Bitcoin failed them, but because they failed to plan properly.

You're right; some people still struggle to understand because they want to make quick profit. I saw a post where someone claimed that he doesn't know if he is investing in Bitcoin or not because he doesn't understand how the market works; he has been investing for two years and hasn't noticed any changes, which demonstrates how greedy the person is. Bitcoin doesn't work like that; you have to be patient and the more you invest, the more you may expect a positive outcome. You can't just hold onto it for two, three, or four years and expect a significant profit in return.

My understanding is that such person might have been buying Bitcoin in bear market, a very great time to buy aggressively though, but because he was looking at seeing his investment in profits almost immediately, he felt bad that his investment did not do well. This is the reason we should not just invest and expect to see reasonable profits within a year or two, Bitcoin needs time like five to ten years to see some significant profits.

Those kind of people are just being funny and a bit ignorant.. Anyone who jumps into Bitcoin thinking it is a get rich quick thing clearly has not taken the time to study what they are investing in.. If they had even scratched the surface and learn a little about Bitcoin or even Bitcoin history, they would know patience is literally part of the game. You do not plant a seed today and expect to eat fruits tomorrow, and that is exactly the mindset most of these impatient buyers have…

The truth is, Bitcoin hardly rewarded short term investors or traders, it has always rewarded long term conviction way more.. People who rush in without a little understanding or don’t bother to understand after investment, are usually the same ones that end up selling at a loss and then blaming the Bitcoin... Instead of getting frustrated, they should have educated themselves first, because once you truly understand Bitcoin, you stop worrying about quick flips and all…