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“Why’s The Newslettert So late”

– You probably

Before you grab your pitchforks and start furiously refreshing your inbox, let me ease your frustration with a little backstory (and maybe a ninja metaphor or two).

Alright, where was I… oh yeah…

The newsletter that slices through the chaos of life like a ninja with a machete.

(That rustling in the bushes? Don’t worry, it’s not a lion… just another founder launching yet another AI startup.)

So, why’s this newsletter sneaking in late tonight? In short, the weekend was “busy,” and the start of this week? Well… let’s just say it didn’t exactly go according to plan.

And before you ask, yes, the quotes around “busy” are deliberate. I’ve got a bone to pick with that word—but more on that later.

Now, let me hit you with something special: today’s Storytelling Wednesday isn’t like the others. No long write-ups from me this time. Nope. I’ve outsourced this one to the legends over at the My First Million podcast.

Trust me, this episode will blow your mind. It’s all about the future of aviation.

Here’s the menu, as always (*wispering* if you don’t know what this is for, it’s so you can click on it, and the page will automatically get you there, but only if you read online)

• ⚒️ What I’ve been up to

• 🤑Crash Course on Crypto, Week 6

• 📖 Storytelling Wednesday

Let’s jump to the action

⚒️ What I’ve been up to

As I say’d the week has been crazy.

So, if you haven’t read any of my earlier post, you’d know, that I’ve been trying to film myself for a while now…

Long story short, It’s been a disaster—imagine a popsicle in front of the camera, completely frozen.

But, this week (I say this week, it’s already a new week), I got it filmed, edited, and posted (this week, not the week it was mentioned to come out. This might be confusing).

Progress, people.

So, the reason why “busy” is in quotations is because no one is really busy. They might say they are, but in realty they are just doing too many stuff.

I’ll give you everything I did the last month.

But first, as always heres my mood for the last week:

How am I feeling?

Here’s last weeks’s vibe:

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ / ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

👨‍💻 

Now the week’s reflection

Monday

Was a good day. Read my book and had to do some homework. Rocked to school in my Shrek pajamas for style week (yes, you read that right). I did it to just look funny, and make fun of myself, because that’s a skill on its own. It’s to not get judged by others. After school, I watched a webinar on “Pricing and Packaging for PGA.” Super helpful—notes are coming next Sunday. I also worked on X. Even though I didn’t get tons done, it still felt like a successful day(this can’t be very good, as not getting much done, but feeling that I had a successful day can mean procrastination. On the other hand, these things that I did were the one things I needed to get done that day).

What was the best part about that day?

Got the right things done, and felt very good.

What made you feel awful that day?

Didn’t read as much.

Takeaway from the day/what I learnt?

Be more specific. There’s an exact correlation between skills and money.

Tuesday

Quite a bad day, felt awful. Workout was soo good, and school went by fast. But when I got home and tried filming myself, it was a total fail. Three hours of filming, and I had nothing to show for it. Not even a usable clip. Felt like a failure, and I won’t lie—I cried a little before meditating.

What was the best part about that day?

Once again, at least I tried filming.

What made you feel awful that day?

Got nothing to show for from that filming.

Takeaway from the day/what I learnt?

Don’t waste time on voice memos that you won’t use.

Wednesday

Amasing day. Nailed my workout, breezed through school, marinated chicken for Thursday (future chef vibes), went for a run, made clips for my video, worked on X, and even helped plan the class trip. Everything was clicking, and I ended the day super happy. The last day, and this day were not comparable. The day was very well planned.

What was the best part about that day?

Everything.

What made you feel awful that day?

Had to wait in traffic a bit, but it actually went quite fast. Basically nothing.

Takeaway from the day/what I learnt?

When your day is well-planned, you can achieve anything.

Thursday

Very successful day. Sent inquiries to bus firms for the class trip, crammed for two back-to-back tests, walked on the buss I missed (it might not make sense, but actually it does), handed my school project to my grandma, and picked up some curd (the best thing on earth, life’s ultimate protein snack. They are basically like pure protein, and super amasing). Worked on X, talked to Jacob a bit, and didn’t get much read. Working on the trip hijacked my time.

What was the best part about that day?

Worked on X, and talking to Jacob.

What made you feel awful that day?

Didn’t read as much, and the trip planning took too much time.

Takeaway from the day/what I learnt?

Don’t work on something that takes soo much more valuable time off your day. The trip planning is not even gonna get me much money, only like 100€ (shhhhh… don’t tell them. Oh sh*t, they’re also reading this, but theres no way any of them read so far right!?😅). In short: Don’t let low-priority tasks hijack your time.

Friday

Not my proudest day. Spent way too much time on—you guessed it—class trip planning. I just don’t seem to learn from my mistakes, but as I’m writing this, I can over go my days and see what I can fix, and learn. I could have worked on editing my video, writng this post (as this came out so late, should have), and worked more on X. Didn’t read much as I would have liked. Its basically impossible to plan this trip with my class, it feels like I bit off more than I could chew with this trip.

What was the best part about that day?

Making some progress on X.

What made you feel awful that day?

The trip planning saga continues.

Takeaway from the day/what I learnt?

I have to set my priorities better. Work on things that are really worth my time, and move the needle, to where I want to go. Prioritize tasks that actually matter.

Saturday

An okay day. Played games with my sister and dad while writing this post. Went for a late dinner, which threw off my routine (note to self: stick to the “no eating 2-3 hours before bed” rule).

What was the best part about that day?

Spending time with my dad’s side of the family.

What made you feel awful that day?

The late dinner messed with my plan.

Takeaway from the day/what I learnt?

I know that want to be respectful, and social, so I break this rule somethimes, but still. As life is a simulation, its either you (the most important) or do something social (and feel awful, or bad after it. Don’t get me wrong, I like to socialise).

Sunday

Okei day. Started with reading and meditation. After that I started editing my YT video, and wrote my newsletter a bit. Went for a walk, and it was an immaculate day. Sun was shining, and… It just looked beautiful. At home I started editing, my video (it took me 5h in total to edit the video, and its still shit). At home I still edited. I also worked on my X.

What was the best part about that day?

The walk. Sunshine = good vibes.

What made you feel awful that day?

Didn’t get my newsletter post out on time.

Takeaway from the day/what I learnt?

Don’t film your videos in clips. They’re a nighmere to edit in the end. And trust me, it looks supper bad.

Nows the time for some notes.

🤑Crash Course on Crypto, Week 6:

Quick Refresher: Why Does Bitcoin Even Matter Here?

Some investors are all about Bitcoin because of one big worry: governments printing money like it’s Monopoly.

When countries rack up massive debt, it can make their currencies less reliable (hello, inflation).

Here’s the kicker: Bitcoin is like a digital "Plan B." It’s scarce, decentralized, and immune to government overreach. People see it as a hedge—basically, an investment to protect against their money losing value.

Government Debt 101

Okay, imagine the U.S. government as your friend who really loves shopping.

She’s got credit card debt (government debt), and her salary (the GDP, or the country’s income) just isn’t keeping up. If her debt-to-income ratio keeps climbing, people might stop trusting her.

Higher debt = higher uncertainty, which could push people toward Bitcoin as a "safe haven."

This is what the chart shows:

• Over 260 years, U.S. government debt as a percentage of GDP has fluctuated wildly.

This is the same chart that I showed you last week, but the last chart 👆️ looks over 260 years compared to 3 years 👇️ 

Example:
It’s like when your buddy has a bad habit of borrowing your stuff but never giving it back. Wouldn’t you start locking your doors? Bitcoin is the digital equivalent of that lock.

In short/TL;DR/Nerdy way: 

The relationship between government debt as a percentage of GDP and Bitcoin's price is not straightforward.

When this ratio drops, it might indicate economic stability, which could be neutral or slightly negative for Bitcoin if investors prefer traditional assets.

Conversely, rising debt levels often create economic uncertainty, potentially boosting demand for alternative assets like Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation.

Crypto vs. Other Investments (The "Correlation Matrix")

In Q4 2023, crypto had a "low" or even "negative" correlation with major asset classes like stocks and bonds.

So, if some of you don’t speak charts, heres the translation:

Bitcoin was doing its own thing while traditional markets zigged and zagged.

Why This Is Good:

• Diversification: It’s like having a friend group where everyone has different skills. (One’s the math geek, one’s the sports star, one’s the prankster.) If one fails, the others still have your back.

• Hedge Potential: When traditional markets tank, Bitcoin might save the day.

But Wait...
Crypto’s still a wild ride.

It’s like owning a roller coaster—you never know when the next drop’s coming.

Bitcoin’s $100K Moment: What Happened?

In late 2024, Bitcoin finally hit $100,000. While everyone cheered, behind the scenes, something fascinating happened:

• 1.8 million BTC moved back into active circulation, meaning many long-term investors cashed out.

• Ethereum ($ETH) didn’t hit new highs but still saw a 30% uptick in activity when it hit $4,000. (Pssssst, it has dropped almost 50%! Its time to rack up on your $ETH🚨)

Why It Matters:
This tells us that for many investors, these price levels were "sell zones." It's like reaching the top of a mountain—some hikers decide to snap a photo and head back down, while others keep climbing.

Stablecoins Take Off

Stablecoins (think digital dollars) stole the show last year.

Why?

• Fast payments: Moving money with stablecoins is quicker and cheaper than banks.

• Global use: From remittances to businesses sending payments overseas, stablecoins are the MVPs of cross-border transactions.

Stablecoin supply rose 18% in Q4, and the combined market value of the top stablecoins approached $200B by the end of 2024.

Fun Fact:
Stablecoin volumes tripled to $30 trillion in 2024, with December alone clocking in a jaw-dropping $5 trillion.

Example:
Imagine you’re at a pizza party, and stablecoins are like Venmo—instant, cheap, and everyone uses them to split the bill. Meanwhile, traditional banking is the friend who’s still fumbling with cash.

Layer-2 Networks: The Silent Revolution

Ethereum’s Layer-2 (L2) networks are the future.

They make transactions faster, cheaper, and easier while keeping the trust of the main Ethereum blockchain. L2s also benefit from simplified access to L1 liquidity.

Daily active addresses in the Ethereum ecosystem jumped nearly 150% in 2024, led by L2s, like Base leading the way.

The number of daily transactions in the Ethereum ecosystem increased 41% in Q4 as onchain activity continued to ramp up.

Total fees?

Still way below pre-2024 levels, thanks to Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade.

Takeaway for You

1/ Bitcoin: Keep an eye on government debt. Rising debt could make Bitcoin more attractive as a hedge.

2/ Stablecoins: These are becoming the backbone of global payments—faster, cheaper, and more reliable than ever.

3/ Layer-2 Networks: Ethereum's upgrades mean cheaper, faster transactions, paving the way for broader crypto adoption.

Remember, crypto is like learning to ride a bike. You’ll hit some bumps, but once you get the hang of it, it’s worth it.

Storytelling Wednesday

Storytelling Wednesday: A Supersonic Leap Into the Future 🚀

Alright, buckle up, because today’s Storytelling Wednesday is not your usual sit-back-and-read kind of deal.

Nope, I’m shaking things up.

Instead of me spinning a tale, I’m handing the mic to a guy who’s literally trying to revolutionize the way we fly.

Meet Blake Scholl, the founder of Boom Supersonic—a company that’s on a mission to bring back supersonic travel.

Think Concorde 2.0, but cooler, faster, and way more sustainable (no offense, Concorde, but your gas-guzzling days are over).

Here’s the pitch: imagine hopping on a flight from New York to London and arriving in under 4 hours. Yeah, that’s the kind of future we’re talking about.

No more 10-hour red-eye flights where you wake up with a neck cramp that feels like you’ve been wrestling a bear all night.

Boom Supersonic’s flagship plane, the XB-1, is a prototype that’s set to pave the way for this supersonic dream.

And get this—it’s not just about speed.

Blake and his team are building these planes to be carbon-neutral.

Yep, they’re planning to zoom across the sky at Mach 1.7 without torching the planet in the process.

🎙️ Listen to the episode here 👈️ or here👇️ 

And that’s a wrap for today’s (or should I say this week’s) post.

Yeah, I know, it’s 4 days late, but hey—better late than never, right? (Or so I tell myself while desperately clinging to some shred of credibility.)

Fun fact: I promised myself I’d be asleep by 7 PM tonight.

Alright, I’ll see you all on Sunday.

Until then, stay curious, stay inspired, and maybe stay on top of your own bedtime schedule (learn from my mistakes, folks).

Catch you soon.