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Note-taking for my future grandchildren and nobody can take my thoughts away.

#nostr

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2024-10-08 19:47:30

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The Tao Te Ching is the second most translated text in the world (after the Bible).
I've studied it extensively. It is so deep, yet so simple. It is close to perfection for me.
A fun thing I've experienced with reading it: at first, you might read a verse and think 'ahh this is not true'. But, then, something magical happens. Time goes by. And through experience, it hits you, like a light bulb moment 'Oh! This is what Lao Tzu ment!!!' And then it just clicks.
It's so cool.
P.S. Lao Tzu was also a privacy advocate. Because, he wrote 81 verses and vanished without taking credit. Lao Tzu translates roughly to 'old man'. A.k.a. Anonymous.

2024-08-18 21:50:35

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Update, I am in conversation with Bakary to explain Nostr and ask if he is interested to try!

2024-08-11 14:13:35

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That is a great idea!!! @npub13gw…vqfk

2024-08-11 01:22:43

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Let's GO!

2024-08-11 01:20:55

#asknostr every ZAP will be donated ASAP
(I support Bakary in Africa, a young man who lost his father and is now the man of the house supporting his siblings).
Proof of deliveru will be delivered to nostr.
Let's raise a record for Bakary and his family⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
https://m.primal.net/JvYG.mov

2024-08-11 01:17:14

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Hi nick! Nice job

2024-08-11 01:16:42

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Can nostr in any way solve the 'Deep Fake Problem'?
Can any social? Or is the answer only to go offline, buy guns, live remotely and shoot anything that moves 🤣 (this is a joke of course)

2024-08-09 09:28:33

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My favorite book is Wayne Dyer's translation of the Tao Te Ching (Change your thoughts-Change your life).
It shows that life can be really simple once you live according to the Tao. Taoism is something that has been around for over 2500 years. After the Bible, the Tao Te Ching is the most translated text. It has helped me get through a lot of though moments like: from a scary experience with psychedelics, to break ups etc.
Lao Tzu was a genius. Enjoy this read!
& a little tip: do not try to understand the book. Just read it, and let it flow. If you understand it it's ok. If you do not, it is also ok.
Enjoy🍀

2024-08-07 21:03:10

#Bitcoin
https://m.primal.net/JrgG.mov

2024-08-07 20:42:38

If you are a guy bellow 40...
...take it easy. there is time

2024-08-07 20:39:47

What is your favorite book and why?
Put some soul into your answer🍀

2024-08-07 20:39:08

It is funny, I am listening to an audiobook from Walter Isaacson about Elon Musk...
During the Twitter takeover, Plan B was starting a decentralized, blockchain based social media with the ability to allow for payments within the app..
Zapp zapp b*tch!!!!⚡️

2024-08-07 20:36:51

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For the curious ones:
~ lamb
~ courgettes
~ lime
~ red pepper
~ kimchi
~ watermelon
ALL ORGANIC
Low carb since no hard training

2024-08-07 20:34:57

Only real food or it didn't fckn happen
https://m.primal.net/Jret.jpg

2024-08-07 20:34:28

I THANK YOU
It is a great time to be alive and happy to share this Universe, with you

2024-08-05 08:34:29

TIME TO STUDY THE FUNDAMENTALS
When the market is down it reminds me to dive into some fundamentals again. In these times the markets get a little more quiet, a little more relaxed. Perfect time to study some math, physics or love.
Btw, did you know the love language of Bitcoin is math?

2024-08-04 01:58:25

All Apple users: switch to the wired headphones that Apple created.
It will only cost you about $20 dollars and you will discover it is the greatest product that Apple has created.
• less EMF
• great audio quality (airpods suck)
• cheap to replace if lost
• look less Gen-Z-ish (major win)
Honestly, trust me on this one. Skip fancy airpods, headphones and other bs. Just buy the wired headphones from Apple. Thank me later.
--Don

2024-08-04 01:47:47

THE HARMONY MODEL
• harmony is extreme
• harmony is knowing opposites + knowing how play both sides well
• harmony is the ultimate power in life
Listen up, this is my greatest model and I share it here for free. Why? Well, Nostrarians are smart and worth of value--because they see the value of freedom. I support you.
So, THE HARMONY MODEL:
In life you always have opposites, always just two:
~ day & night
~ love & fear
~ control & acceptance
~ rationality & emotion
~ sympathetic nervous system & parasympathetic nervous system
~ up & bellow
~ business & art
~ etc...
You will become masterful & efficient once you know the interconnectedness of these opposites & know how to play both sides well.
For example. A lot of entrepreneurs are really good at controlling things. They know their product, their data, their value, but once the time comes that they need to scale up and hire staff, they micromanage and control EVERYTHING. Yes, they hired people, but they check everything their staff does because they are fearful that the workers will mess up.
In this scenario, two opposites from THE HARMONY MODEL come into play..
Control - Acceptance
Trust - Fear
The entrepreneur CONTROLS the work of his workers because he is FEARFUL of them messing up.
The entrepreneur should be ACCEPTING the work his workers produce and TRUST they will achieve the vision he set out for them.
Do you see the opposites in this scenario? Ok. That is THE HARMONY MODEL.
True mastery flows from:
1. Knowing opposites
2. Knowing how to play both sides well
Lao Tzu said it best:
"Just as you breathe in and breathe out, there is a time for being ahead and a time for being behind; a time for being in motion and a time for being at rest; a time for being vigorous and a time for being exhausted; a time for being safe and a time for being in danger. To the Sage all of life is a movement towards perfection."
THE HARMONY MODEL will impact your life greatly. Your business will thrive, your mindset will shift, your peace will increase and your mastery over life will improve.
To truly master THE HARMONY MODEL, please hire me for one online videocall. I will charge 1k in BTC and I will change your life (&/or business).
The 1k commitment is needed. Not only because this is my art, and I am proud to have discovered these truths, but also for you to put skin in the game.
1k in BTC.
I teach you THE HARMONY MODEL applied to your life.
Not a salespitch, just information for the serious person who is looking for growth.
With love,
Don

2024-08-04 01:14:39

Everything in life comes down to just two things:
Control & Acceptance
You control what you can and should accept what you can't.

2024-08-04 01:08:34

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Jack is one of the greats though. Would love to steal his name.😉

2024-08-04 01:05:10

I have a bloody disrespect for centralized services. From banking to content.
Fuck you. Literally fuck you.
With love,
Don

2024-08-04 01:00:57

Note to self: random number and say your name #zaps

2024-08-04 00:56:41

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Ahhhh ok. That is sad. I thought I was a genius by claiming my city's name and tweeting (sry sounds nice) like I was the mayor of the city.
@amsterdam

2024-08-04 00:31:54

Are usernames unique on #nostr?
I feel like a visionary claiming usernames on this protocol before the world discovers the real power of permissionless technology.
#asknostr

2024-08-04 00:11:01

Perception shift: I am writing to my future grand- (grand-grand-grand etc..) children. This is massive power.
So, I feel responsible to live up to this moment, give it my all and thrive.
This is for you. Fight for fairness, love and everything that is ment to be yours.
Your (grand-grand-grand etc..) Granddad
--Don
02:10 4 aug 2024, @Amsterdam

2024-08-04 00:04:56

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So, I just zapped my last couple of Satoshi's to this post because: this is what it is all about.
I felt the emotion, I felt the fight for freedom, the fight for fairness.
I think fairness is the perfect word. It is not about someone being rich or not, it is about having the opportunities to be able to GET rich if you want to.
And that is exactly what you guys and girls are fighting for. Cathie, Odell, Jack (sorry if I don't know the others yet).
This is crazy. I am witnessing the greatest revolution of all time.
It sounds over exaggerating, but most people don't realize that, with the tech of today, there will be no escape to tyranny.
Tech is Godly powerful. That's why the people who fight for fairness in this game should be rewarded. With great power comes great responsibility and you folks are doing a great job at handling your power.
That's why I zapped my last Satoshi's to this post.
I thank you.

2024-08-03 20:20:30

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Precious*

2024-08-03 19:31:15

It is essential to realize that most of life's pressures are intertwined with presence.
Being present is the only recommendation besides the laws of physics, and even presence can be deduced to physical components.
Energy, time.
Being present is something that is underrated. Because the people who are present, don't care to tell others--because they are present. One. Aligned.
But, the people who are not present, are not aware of the fact of their lack of presence. Therefore: nobody ever talks about presence (only the stupid online coaches & marketeers do).
Real presence is not able to be fit into words.
"The Tao that can be named is not the Eternal Tao."
--Lao Tzu
The same goes for presence. I can't teach you this shit. I can just say how amazingly it feels to: be

2024-08-02 19:57:28

Worth re-sharing #ye
https://m.primal.net/JmIl.jpg

2024-08-02 18:34:02

Nostr is the perfect example of Putting Money Where Your Mouth Is.

2024-08-02 14:23:35

Eat fresh, organic and clean to become: strong, quick & mean.
https://m.primal.net/Jlxz.jpg

2024-08-02 08:19:38

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Ahah I love this!
I sometimes feel like a fool trying to explain Nostr to my parents...but I still do it.

2024-08-02 07:06:10

Hello @npub1sg6…f63m
Would you mind sharing some practices you perform to increase critical thinking?
In a world that is increasingly fake, knowing how to think critically seems like an essential skill.
For example:
The 2:1 ratio -- For every hour you spend on your phone spend two hours reading (got this from Musk).

2024-08-02 06:50:25

We need high quality content accounts about fundamental knowledge like: Physics, Math, Biology & Psychology
What is one of your favorite accounts on Nostr?⚡️
#asknostr
#knowledge

2024-08-02 06:48:24

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Has to be*

2024-08-02 06:43:09

Is there a way that nostr can counter chatbots, AI-generated content or spam? #asknostr
I am asking because we are slowly moving to a world where everything had to be verified, not trusted.

2024-08-02 06:39:18

BIG TECH BULLIES
oh, the sweetness they approach you with, the smiles, the laughter and the memes,
but oh little boy do they don't care shit,
about your time, your life, your genes,
no my young one, they want to suck you dry,
use your data for their progression of their life,
the pain, the lies, the hellos and goodbyes ,
why in the world do these need to be centralized?
program the program or you will be programmed,
focus on love, not hate,
on possibilities, not faith,
let the giants take a knee, because once you see it is you who gave them all this power, so it's up to you to set them free.
let them go. the big tech bullies.

2024-08-02 06:29:57

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Sean, I love this! We are on the same path.
Deleted X yesterday, even though I was using it avidly.
The algorithm programs my mind in a way that doesn't align with my goals & wordlview.
Nostr does.
If you want tips on how to make it easier to quit an addiction, please let me know🙏🏼
Goodluck on your journey⚡️

2024-08-02 06:26:08

Yes.
#note1waw…nslu

2024-08-02 06:22:33

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What do you mean? That almost everyone is on their phone?

2024-08-02 06:21:04

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Yesterday I deleted X because I felt my mind was being influenced in a weird way.
The last drop in the bucket was a video of Hitler twitching at the Olympic Games, high on drugs. I mean, what good does that do for me to see? It fills my heart with pain, and thoughts about why evil exists.
I don't want to pay attention to that, I want to use my time & energy for good - that's why I Nostr/Bitcoin.
Thanks for inspiring me, Jack.

2024-08-01 15:21:50

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Oh!!! 🤣🤣 the competition is already over⚡️

2024-07-31 20:46:31

I think about this meme often..
https://m.primal.net/Jkbg.jpg

2024-07-31 20:44:28

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If you watch closely, it might bring a smile to your face!
https://m.primal.net/Jkbb.jpg

2024-07-31 20:43:50

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https://m.primal.net/JkbZ.jpg

2024-07-31 20:41:00

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Really helpful! Thank you!

2024-07-31 15:12:02

Napoleon's last words were Joséphine.

2024-07-31 15:10:45

There is nothing more powerful than a beautiful woman.

2024-07-31 07:58:54

A great tool to trigger acceptance:
/NECK DOWN/
in moments when acceptance is needed, shift your focus bellow the neck.
~chest up
~breathe lower
~breathe slower
~relax your muscles
~put your hand on your belly
If you need assistance or have questions, please do ask!
#psychology #performance #acceptance

2024-07-31 07:54:23

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Woopsie, ahahah still figuring this out

2024-07-31 07:51:47

Did you know letting go is still an act of control?
To really embrace something, know how to trigger acceptance.

2024-07-31 07:40:04

The beauty of losing it all is the gift of re-invention that comes with it.
https://m.primal.net/JkAa.jpg

2024-07-31 07:38:29

Currently reading:
Its a great and entertaining book, accomplishing the goal of making Math (more) fun!
For me it is essential to study fundamentals, and because sometimes I find equations in physics a little too hard, I decided to study some math first!
I can really recommend this book.
#book #bookrecommendation #math
https://m.primal.net/JkAR.jpg

2024-07-30 20:53:47

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Greatly appreciated 🙏🏼

2024-07-30 20:38:16

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Hello. Thanks for the great read in 21lessons.com/toc
What are great ways to 'get nostr'. Would love to learn more!

2024-07-30 20:28:02

Nostr feels really peaceful compared to other platforms, like everyone was screaming at me, all the time.
Now people just talk soothing

2024-07-30 20:26:53

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What are more resources to learn about Nostr?

2024-07-30 20:26:32

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It is genius

2024-07-30 20:24:06

I always thought I was lonely, but now that I met you I realized: I was practicing to be perfect for you.

2024-07-30 20:22:52

The best way I have found to deal with fear:
Face it, feel it, embrace it. If you do this, and notice that you did not perish - you will feel liberated.

2024-07-30 20:20:33

Hi all, new to Nostr and would love to get up to speed by the innovators:
~ Does nostr algorithmically personalize my feed?
~ If so, who/what decides this?
~ Any tips to bear in mind using nostr?
Thank you all.
@npub180c…h6w6 @npub1sg6…f63m @npub1qny…95gx @npub1az9…m8y8

2024-07-30 11:58:37

My first note: Note to self...don't fuck this up.