I'm hesitant to start writing this book (series of blogs) on the Hive blockchain. So I have to tell myself few things so that I can write with ease and stick to my own style.
I'm writing this book to myself so I can read and extract value that will massively help my future self. Even if just one person gets very little value from reading this book and I will be genuinely happy but my intention is to write the book I want to read. I will treat this as a personal journal like the book Meditation by Marcus Aurelius.
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I am not sure what month exactly but I'm pretty sure it was in the year 2014, I heard about Bitcoin for the first time. 2014 was probably the best year in my life so far at least for 2 main reasons. One is I got my British citizenship after 11 years of living in the UK and the second one is I was able to quit my co-operate job and started to work for myself for the first time. Special Thanks to AirBnb which led me to become a freelancer by becoming a AirBnb host.
A couple who travelled to London from California stayed in my apartment for 2 days, And we spent one evening and had dinner together. Both of them were extremely passionate about Bitcoin and why it's one of the most powerful things that got invented after the internet. They explained to me everything about Bitcoin for 3 hours and I was convinced that I'm going to get into Bitcoin as soon as possible.
The couple checked out the next day. I told myself that I'm genuinely happy with being an AirBnb host and let me focus on being the best Host I can be and providing good value to my guest.
This book is about me and crypto. So I don't want to talk about things that are not related to crypto too much.
I never bought any Bitcoin nor did more research on it up until 2017. Many things happened in my personal life since 2014 and I finally bought a few Bitcoins and ETH in early 2017.
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Coming next..
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I'm looking forward to meeting our global community in person with Hive Festival 7 in Amsterdam in September.
Thank you!
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I am happy to see this post and very exited to see you write about your journey!
I am all ears
!BEER
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Thank you for your positive words dear!
The first step is always the hardest and I just need to keep going :)
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Sorry, out of BEER, please retry later...
Oh hell yah bro that will be a tale worth reading for all of us.
When I first discovered your blog and met you via the blockchain, you were already a visionary and leader. You were recording reblogable promo bits to spread the word, travelling to exotic places and meeting with people everywhere.
Your 777 Hive delegation fuelled me and I have payed it backward by delegating to new folks here who power up.
Can’t wait for the next chapters and to eventually be in one.
Truly appreciate your positive words my man!
My decision to give out 777 Steem power delegation was kind of a miracle. I can pinpoint the exact moment. I guess I add that moment to my book tomorrow :)
Be nice.
Help others.
Pay it forward.
And trust the dots will connect somehow, somewhere.
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It looks that many of us had a long pause between 2014 and 2017... I had a very similar path, but I did buy my first BTC in 2013, but I have panic sold it in the first bear market after that... :) and then I had the break like you and came back in early 2017
Good luck with your book! Waiting for the next chapter!
I hope that we will finally meet there!
People who really believed in crypto probably went through a similar journey that made them antifragile.
I had to burn myself to the ground before I can rise like a phoenix from the ashes. I have visualised for a long time that I wanted to write a book about my journey and finally, I made the first step. The first step is always the hardest!
Can't wait to meet you in Amsterdam brother!
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Writing the book we want to read is always a good thing as is writing it like your mom won't read it ( to not censor yourself ) ;^)
I also like to think that we all have a story to tell and I am intrigued by personal stories so I am sure many people will get value out of this.
Keep it up
Greetings from a fellow book writer ( and illustrator ) who used to be a filmmaker ;^)
Nice to know that you're a book writer.
Assuming you're coming to Hive Festival 7 so that I can meet you in person!
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RESPECT!!!
Thanks for taking the plunge Nathan. Would be so exciting to more about you and your crypto journey. Should be a great learning experience for everyone out there who's looking to make it. ETH & BTC in 2017.. wen HIVE? xD
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We learn from each other too!
The first step is always the hardest.
I can’t stop now, I’m on a roll. Luckily I set my own rule and I will move forward at my own pace when it comes to writing this little book.
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I am looking forward to reading your story when it does come out. I know that there was a lot of stuff that did not really work out for you at the start and it would be nice to know how you overcame it all.
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I see my little book as a product that will eventually help me recreate the best version of myself.
I made the first step towards it. I feel I'm almost halfway there. Can't wait to finish!!
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You have been in crypto for a very long time mate, good that we will have more chapters soon. Waiting for them 😉
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Like many of us in crypto, my journey was a rollercoaster. Because I did things differently, there are many things I can learn from my own journey.
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Ow yes! I love the idea, every day a bit of a mini chapter of something in life crypto related. I like that. Make em, I look forward to reading them (and seeing you in september in Amsterdam, we should have a drink then!)
I'm glad that I have started. Now I just to keep going!
Likewise, Looking forward to our second meeting in Amsterdam in September!
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I'm looking forward to reading your story. 2014 was an iconic year in my life as well, but 2017 was the best year of my life and this was solely due to crypto.
It's been very long, your journey in the crypto realm has been exponential and I'm glad to see how you've impacted Hive.
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Life is a journey and everyone's journey is so unique.
I was thinking of adding people's names in the book who played a huge role in impacting my journey like yourself, Then I thought I should mention them with a fake name so only me and that person will know.
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Well you can ask for permission from people, as to if they want their real names or maybe fake names to appear, I guess you might be surprised. It'll be an honor to me, because likewise you've impacted my story in the most uncommon ways.
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I like to read personal experiences like this, they help one see things from a different perspective and also learn new things. I'm looking forward to the next chapter
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Appreciate your encouragement!
I took the journey that is less travelled, and that has made my crypto story a unique one.
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It will be really nice to read the book and I can't wait for it as well.
Appreciate your encouragement brother!
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Looking forward to read all the chapters Nathan, thanks for sharing
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Thank you brother!
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100%
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The couple that stayed in your apartment is an interesting time of your life, exposing you to Bitcoin earlier on.
Are you still in touch with them? People like that are worth keeping as friends.
Looking forward to reading your book bro, hope you have been keeping well.
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I'm forever grateful for them!
I'm not so good at maintaining relationships and I'm working on it though.
Sending you love from London :)
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Alright bro hopefully you improve on that 🙂
Have a good evening 👊
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I would like to read your crypto journey.
Thank you my friend !
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Wow although this is a bit of an older post your named seemed relatively familiar so I decided to check out some of your post and this particular one caught my eye.
I think that is such a wonderful way to utilize a blog to right a story of sorts so we have something to look back on. That on top of informing and entertaining people is such a powerful combination.z
Keep up the great work I can't wait to see how your journey unfolds.