You are talking about events that happened 12-13 years ago, right? It is unlikely that many people plan their lives (really, not just choosing a general direction and going with the flow) even 5 years in advance. And here the time span is almost three times longer. Try imagining yourself in 2038 and guessing what will be valued and what life will be like? It is unlikely that anyone will be able to answer or even guarantee that bitcoin will even exist. Therefore, looking into the past and evaluating actions from the point of view of today is frivolous.