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Jake Woodhouse

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Weaning myself off a social media addiction | Investor | MC | Podcaster | Co-founder Bitcoin Mentor Australia

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Last Notes

2024-09-17 12:30:51

My son was born today
Wife a warrior woman
Another home birth achieved
What a day!
GN
🙏🏻

2024-09-15 07:28:52

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Connect a bitcoin lightning wallet to your nostr profile
Once setup, I can “zap” you
A “zap” can be as many sats as you want

2024-09-13 11:45:55

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It feels good I totally agree

2024-09-13 11:45:13

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😂

2024-09-13 11:44:24

Sometimes the reality of making money in & around Bitcoin is brutal
Truth is it’s really hard for Bitcoin businesses to actually make money

2024-09-13 10:57:22

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So many people have no idea about real inflation rates
It’s frustrating
But totally understandable given the gaslighting that goes on (eg CPI)
But once you figure out that the primary metric for value that you e been using for a lifetime is in fact totally wrong, it’s an extremely powerful moment of change

2024-09-13 10:14:41

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The quiet before the storm
Night is darkest before the dawn
Blink & you’ll miss it
Etc…
The last place I would like to be is short BTC

2024-09-13 10:12:23

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Haha 😂😂

2024-09-13 10:03:48

Our attention is the most scarce resource going… Be careful what you do with it
#note1axd…jg3s

2024-09-13 10:02:26

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Or said another way, & a key design aspect to Bitcoin, “proof-of-work” is a thing people value

2024-09-13 09:56:07

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The bullet proof nature of self-custody is a superpower that is slowly spreading

2024-09-13 06:37:29

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Nice! What %age of the whole network is that?

2024-09-12 06:19:38

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When are you running for office Stephan?! Some sense would be too much to ask i guess

2024-09-11 04:56:44

“The long-held dream of a soft landing was in sight.”
Lol
Fiat financed media…
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/why-the-rba-will-be-forced-to-cut-before-year-end/104327060

2024-09-11 01:50:48

Definitely space for more VC funds focused on the freedom tech market
Bitcoin, Nostr, etc, even if it’s a fund that is good at marketing, yet deploys alongside others
Sharing due diligence is totally normal, & it should be easy enough to partner with funds

2024-09-11 01:37:31

Being successful in business is so much easier said than done

2024-09-09 01:44:56

Imagine the future value of Nostr accounts with active, engaged, and revenue generating audiences
The buyer is attaining a form of digital scarcity. It cannot be cloned.
Compare that to an IG or X account which is always within the walled garden of a private company
It’s very similar to proof-of-work vs proof-of-stake in the btc vs altcoin scenario

2024-09-07 00:34:58

The “hurdle rate” for any investment calculation is the roi of Bitcoin
Not the massaged supposed cost of capital as shown by government debt markets
This means you have to ask “why do I own what I own?” when looking at your portfolio
If your asset is purely a financial play & it doesn’t have the ability to outpace Bitcoin then SELL
Sadly we’re emotionally tied to many things we own that fail miserably against this test

2024-09-06 03:46:57

My 2nd daughter turns 2 today. Happy bday Cleo!
Shout out to my amazing wife for all her amazing support
So blessed to be a father 🙏🏻

2024-09-05 08:06:44

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Yeah need to get back into fountain. Guilty of being a Spotify user

2024-09-05 01:04:11

A year ago today I was handed one of the most brutal business lessons of my career
The result was yet another startup dream in the bin, plus a friendship in tatters
So many lessons have come from it… Plus countless questions from hours of churning:
- did I trust someone too much?
- was I completely in the wrong?
- why does this hurt so much?
- how could they do that to me?
- can I do anything publicly again?
When you want something so badly, yet fail on the way there, it f**ks with your flow totally
Well now 12 months has officially arrived, it’s time to truly draw a line, & move forward
I forgive those involved. I forgive myself for the mistakes I made. I release ALL resentment

2024-09-04 22:47:10

Wondering if there is an Australian Nostr community I can join?
@npub1q7w…m2vr 👀

2024-09-04 05:08:55

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Nice. So as a content creator I can look at
Fountain (not iTunes)
Wavlake (not spotify)
Habla (not substack)
Etc
I think one of the reasons I got burnt out on previous platforms is the sense of how futile one’s audience actually is, you don’t own it, & it can be removed at the drop of a hat
Plenty to work on!

2024-09-04 02:15:17

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Perfect. Let me take a look at that

2024-09-03 22:42:53

Is there a way to let someone manage a Nostr public / private key pair without giving them full access?
Akin to an editor on YouTube, or shared access rights on Google, and permissions on X
Use case being a content creator utilising different editors or producers

2024-09-03 03:43:02

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Looks banging! How was it? BBQ? Or some other cooking technique?
👏

2024-09-03 03:38:28

Nostr note to self: don’t pay any attention to follower count or profile name, go & see if you value their posted content, & click follow if you like the look of it
(Signal vs noise unlearning from legacy social media experience)

2024-09-02 10:29:43

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36. & yes I am with you there
What’s interesting, is I see how as a generation we’re evolving, maturing one might say
Digitally native in many ways versus older generations, & now using that to become more authoritative
We do not want the status quo to continue. It cannot. The negative externalities are all too obvious
I remember when I used to sms on a pay as you go phone. God it was cool. And playing snake… lol

2024-09-02 10:25:34

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Walking in the mornings has become one of my very favourite things to do
💪🏻

2024-09-01 04:40:02

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It’s an ideation process. As an investor, I like to buy BTC over and above everything else.
In the instance (which is hypothetical I admit) that BTC is not available to buy, what do allocate capital to?

2024-09-01 03:53:30

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The key being "verifiable reputations". The technology of Nostr actually enables that
Pretty cool to think where this thing might be 5 years from now...

2024-09-01 03:05:53

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Ok. If BTC is not available to buy, & you have capital to deploy, what do you do with it?

2024-09-01 02:28:07

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Love this sentiment. It’s so true. Our attention is so much more valuable than what we’ve been lead to believe

2024-08-31 12:29:17

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I remember your story about the friend that then tried it on with your wife
Sad…
How friendship can be proven to be so shallow
I wonder what your stats are digitally…? My hunch: you’ve managed to help a LOT of people HODL
👏👏👏

2024-08-31 10:45:00

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No doubt you’d be able to rally people into an organisation like this
Real people. Who have bought back their time, with sound money
Ps - never managed to keep up the press up challenge. What’s the best way to do it? 100 a day, or some forfeit?

2024-08-30 08:46:03

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Congratulations! Baby 3 due shortly. Becoming a parent is as magical as all the cliche's you've ever heard
It's like "oh now I understand what this life thing is all about" & lots of things one was distracted by fall to the way side

2024-08-29 13:10:22

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If we do this with content eg short form video clips
Would it then be possible to replace the likes of YouTube as video hosts?
I like the idea of totally uncensored content creation over time

2024-08-29 13:07:51

Amazing to see some of the data behind the nostr user growth
Circa 20k daily active users as we speak
I wonder what that will look like 1, 2, & 5 years from now?
https://stats.nostr.band/
https://m.primal.net/KTVK.jpg

2024-08-29 13:00:36

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Good point. I am not sure how primal is calculating that exactly

2024-08-29 12:59:49

If you’re not allowed to buy more #Bitcoin, where would you invest?

2024-08-29 12:59:08

Due date for baby no3 is literally around the corner
2 girls so far. 3rd one… is it a boy or a girl?!
Time will tell…

2024-08-29 12:55:33

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I’ve tried a bunch of “wearables” & never liked them after usage for a period
Admittedly I never considered the privacy angle per say, but it was mainly the over-analysis that did my head in
You just don’t need all that information !

2024-08-27 13:14:41

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It’s the fact you “feel” different that is so interesting
I’ve had a very similar experience

2024-08-09 10:50:16

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Brilliant question, & one I was looking to answer as a dad with young kids
I loved this book, which takes a good data oriented approach
Free to learn - Peter Gray
https://www.amazon.com.au/Free-Learn-Unleashing-Instinct-Self-Reliant/dp/0465084990

2024-08-09 07:32:12

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Need to watch this one! Excellent insights as usual I am sure

2024-08-05 12:26:13

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If you had agreed fxd btc rates with your editors then it wouldn’t matter…
Could you switch to that?

2024-08-05 09:24:34

Step 1: you think there remain legs in this bull cycle
Step 2: aggressive price action to the downside
Step 3: the value remains the same but cost is less…
Inevitable outcome: BUY THE DIP

2024-08-04 03:42:39

2 things I find to be true:
- Bitcoin is hard to see
- Bitcoin is hard to unsee
Once you know, you know…

2024-08-04 03:37:43

Kind reminder to self:
Everyone who has begun to understand #bitcoin as money
Has needed to un-learn many things & cross the same bridges

2024-08-03 04:24:30

Stock markets reflecting a lack of hope in the future perhaps?
Not one to hold much value in government metrics
But recession signals abound after US jobs data
Question becomes: when will they fire up the money printer?
https://m.primal.net/JmUI.png

2024-08-02 23:46:12

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Yeah I’ve used one. Wasn’t too bad I agree. My point was that people perceive it to be too hard, or outright don’t know they can do it. Bridging that gap for people would be very valuable

2024-08-02 13:13:50

About as close as you can actually get to being James Bond:
- buzz private vault business doorbell
- enter via 2 auto locking cage doors
- retina scan to gain access into fulcrum
- escorted to personal deposit box via waiting area
- use matching key with staff member to unlock
- given box in private room to do whatever need it for
- complete 90 day key check on multi-sig hardware wallet
- think “how f*cking cool is being your own bank”
- return safety deposit box & go back via all security

2024-08-02 13:03:46

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Totally agree! My old self would not have thought that though

2024-08-02 12:59:52

What does it mean when you start telling people that your favourite thing about where you now live is “walking the dog on the beach”?
Mid-life crisis? Or finally found some zen?

2024-08-02 12:35:07

Millions of Australians are coerced into the countries superfund industry
As I’ve realised today, a very small minority are aware of the fact they can buy #Bitcoin with that cash
Not only that, they can self-custody using a “self-managed superfund”
I’ve utilised it myself for a number of years, with amazing capital appreciation
What’s really hit home though, is that most people have no idea that can do this
Specific example: someone today has “I reckon 75k in my super” & is 40 years old
They’re not able to get liquidity until they’re over 60, so would be forced to HODL
What an AMAZING investment opportunity for the average person
Question is: how do we help them do it…?

2024-08-01 13:36:05

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Thanks karnage! How’s things?
I find Nostr so inspiring when I really sit down and think about it
My higher self prefers it
Just my high time preference distraction addicted self that goes back to X

2024-08-01 13:27:43

So interesting how one’s attention gets dragged in different directions over time
Inspired to get back to Nostr on a more regular basis. Burnt out by X & it’s anxiety inducing feed

2024-07-15 09:57:48

Deleted IG, YT, & X off my phone again...
They're helpful in some cases
But more often than not I was "doomscrolling"

2024-05-01 10:42:10

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years with #Bitcoin: there’s ALWAYS more buying opportunities

2024-05-01 10:40:21

Working on a new business in the background
Couldn’t be more excited about it as all feels very aligned
Learning from mistakes & not rushing anything

2024-04-28 05:36:05

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The ring that rules them all

2024-04-28 05:35:43

If you start a corporate Nostr profile, how do you manage multiple team members using it?
If everyone has the login details then it’s an obvious attack vector from an ex-employee…

2024-04-28 05:34:40

Been trialling: “create first, consume second”
It’s amazing how much of my day opens up to thinking
Ie I am not allowed to listen, read, or watch anything else
If one could truly incorporate this into their day
I am certain the creative output would be awesome

2024-04-28 04:54:33

Not sure what’s going on? @npub1l2v…ajft
https://m.primal.net/IAmb.jpg

2024-04-28 04:39:12

As a content creator, how do you best incorporate Nostr, without sacrificing reach?

2024-04-28 04:33:15

Who could build a Nostr plugin for Ghost?
I would publish on Ghost first, ie have a website for all content
I still like the idea of accumulating email addresses
Whilst having a .com is a good tool for brand building
Then it would auto post across to Nostr
#asknostr

2024-04-28 04:15:46

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I would use a service like this
Ie your original content goes to Nostr first
But the eyeballs on other platforms can be easily shared to

2024-04-27 15:02:11

What are the best Nostr clients for long-form writing?
#asknostr

2024-04-27 14:12:15

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Love this sentiment

2024-04-27 13:48:21

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I guess another concern I have with nostr is that the avatar I have in mind that will enjoy my content most is not on Nostr yet
But maybe that’s why it’s important to go Nostr only? So they have to adopt it to get the content…

2024-04-27 13:41:00

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My hesitation with Nostr is about reach
I love that I can’t be cancelled. Ever…
But I want the writing I do to have the potential for the most eyeballs possible
I think it will likely end up a blend of a few tech stack options
I certainly plan on spending more time here in a personal sense

2024-04-27 11:37:11

Starting a new writing project
“The Allocation” - For aspiring investors, upgrading their wealth strategy, by adopting Bitcoin
Procrastination as always at all sorts of parts of the journey
Current one: ghost vs substack vs beehiv vs medium vs nostr
I’ll sit with it for a few days & see where intuition takes me…
Keen to decide on a tech stack within 48 hours

2024-04-27 06:19:49

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Manifest the shit out of it
Love seeing people live their dreams

2024-04-22 09:53:49

Sometimes creating is simply a process of letting things come out of you
I find this especially true when writing. Just me. My thoughts. & somewhere to put them
Working on a newsletter concept, whcih franky has little “news”, but more timeless concepts
Cadence is “ready when it’s ready” reflecting the non-linear nature of inspiration

2024-04-21 13:58:49

Almost posted on X today… then I didnt

2024-04-21 13:56:53

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There is no such thing as failing, just learning
I had a startup fail which I put 80k aud into with my wife
A bespoke recipe suggestion tool for home chefs with complex dietary requirements
1.5 years, lots of angst, a few paying customers, lots of “traction”, but actually little to show for it
Entered an accelerator programme, had the idea “borrowed” off me by a team with better aligned skills (one was mates with guys at master chef)
Vc funded them and not me. Had to admit to my wife that we’d got totally screwed
Ones hardest lessons are the best… just got to keep swinging! The day we stop swinging we fail…

2024-04-19 13:18:36

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Sending good vibes! Thanks for everything

2024-04-19 09:44:10

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- get the down time in
Would be another step!

2024-04-19 09:41:35

New order of business that is taking a while to get used to:
- get the kids sorted
- get the wife sorted
- get self-care sorted
- get creative
Finding it hard to do in the reverse order without being interrupted
Whilst finding any time to be creative the other way is hard
Time management one of the trickiest things to get right!

2024-04-18 14:44:11

Very close family member of mine just called to admit they’ve done a u-turn
Their impact focused wealth adviser has had terrible returns to date
So they want to review their allocation with a particular focus on #Bitcoin
Boom! Just love those moments. Not easy for people to admit an error
But what a pleasure to see them begin to course correct

2024-04-18 07:27:20

What you put into your body & the physical shape you’re in
Is probably one of the few things in life that you can control
Job. Investments. Relationships. All require other people
Good reminder: continue to progress everyday in physical form

2024-04-18 02:45:14

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“Play is the highest form of being”
Love it Paul. Which really just leads me to: create whatever you are drawn to…
Which is really quite simple. No strategy. Just see where it takes you.
Aka “play”

2024-04-18 02:28:35

In one flash of energy I am Nostr-only for life…!
We should be able to speak to who we want, when we want
Truth is a powerful force that one must hold dear above all
Whether that be in transfer of value (BTC) or speech (NOSTR)
Thank you@npub1sn0…jdv9 for your bravery, leadership, & work
https://m.primal.net/Hwaa.jpg

2024-04-18 02:23:03

Really trying hard to figure out if my urge to start a new podcast is
1) because I see other people creating & monetising an audience (fame & money)
Or
2) because I love having interesting conversations with people different to me (intuition & wisdom)
1) feels fake, surface level, doomed to failure, 2) feels like the only way to go long-term
I think it’s why I feel so drawn to focusing on Nostr… audience isn’t here yet so means by default not chasing 1)

2024-04-18 02:18:17

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On to read list. Thanks

2024-04-18 01:37:20

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Ok it’s a good start. Let me look closer thank you

2024-04-18 01:36:37

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Recording not so much. More how you store your content, to then send out on rss, and then how people listen
I think of a podcast as production, publication, promotion
Production is not necessary per say to use Nostr
But publication. I never want to be cancelled. Eg Spotify for podcasters blocks all your RSS
Whilst promotion is clear in that you post about the pod here on Nostr only
🙏🏻

2024-04-17 13:48:09

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For me, knowing that I cannot be cancelled is the key
Deep down I know that any attention I give the status quo platforms is a waste & therefore as risky as it might seem to leave behind an “audience”, long-term Nostr is the right call
It’s a good test in delayed gratification & low time preference thinking

2024-04-17 13:41:09

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Time. Plus energy
👏👏👏
Yeah a LOT of hustle, pushing boundaries, & trialling new things

2024-04-17 13:40:28

If you wanted to start a Nostr only podcast, what tech stack could you actually use?

2024-04-17 13:32:07

Saw someone post about how painful it is using lots of different platforms as a blogger
Their solution was to go “all-in” on Substack
Not a bad choice actually, if status quo is the only way to go
But I wonder if they’ve even heard of Nostr?
Being able to create content for 1 place is much better
Whilst owning your data & contacts list is a game-changer
However the trade-offs remain huge in terms of eyeballs
Only time will alter the amount of attention Nostr receives

2024-04-17 11:31:34

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Most empowering thing you can do

2024-04-16 06:51:55

I am now of the firm belief that owning a second home is one of the worst investments you can make

2024-04-16 06:50:05

Back in Bali & once again blown away by how much I love the vibe
Hustle everywhere. New business booming. Property development
One product in particular is crazy popular: WhatsApp
Being able to use it to order takeaway for lunch or a taxi
The business use case for it is absolutely massive here
It’s like a private company was able to leapfrog email…
Zuck is a master. Love him or hate him. Incredibly impressive

2024-04-16 03:52:18

You don’t have to accept the way the world is, just because you inherited that way, & we’re told to…

2024-04-16 03:49:00

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Cypher punk manifesto? Amazing how insightful that remains even after all these years

2024-04-15 15:15:09

“Build it & they will come” was something the VC funded startup world I was part of had real disdain for
They wanted to see “traction”, “customer discovery”, & “validation” in order to proceed with an investment
Satoshi & the story that is #Bitcoin is the best thing example of how you can build things & people will come
“Governor on brink of bailout”
in the code is all the evidence you need that they knew who would use their creation

2024-04-15 15:11:07

The problems you solve for yourself are very good starting points as business ideas

2024-04-15 14:45:34

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Not just time, but the idea that what one builds on nostr you actually own
For people that get it, they realise it’s a superior piece of digital real estate
Hence its awesome to advocate for as much innovation as people want to try

2024-04-15 14:43:54

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A worthy challenge!