How to Sail Against the Winds of Life with Preston Pysh

How to Sail Against the Winds of Life with Preston Pysh

Author: Brad Mills December 3, 2020 Duration: 1:51:22
Brad teams up with Preston Pysh in this episode to talk life and Bitcoin. Preston is a successful investor and host of the podcast "We Study Billionaires." He's also an author and former navy officer. Preston is one of the leading voices in Bitcoin, and he's played a big role in persuading Wall Street elite to see the bullish case for Bitcoin. He's also a big reader, with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to dispense. Tune in for topics like what really brings us happiness, cashing out your Bitcoin and Warren Buffet. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Weather forecaster Frankie McDonald's now forecasting Bitcoin 00:01:51 - Introducing Preston Pysh 00:07:08 - Write down your goals 00:16:29 - Brad's comedy past 00:19:05 - Warren Buffet 00:29:07 - Value investing vs. momentum investing 00:36:13 - Will Bitcoin become a unit of account? 00:39:31 - Is all Bitcoin owned by 2% of the people? 00:42:56 - Goal setting, and what really brings happiness 00:51:14 - Is Bitcoin going to hit $100k? 00:53:58 - Don't ever label yourself 00:59:03 - Remaining positive despite online trolls 01:00:53 - Bitcoin can take care of itself 01:08:15 - What's Preston's history with Bitcoin? 01:20:03 - Just stick to Bitcoin 01:31:35 - The shoeshine story 01:43:45 - Books/habits recommended by Preston 01:48:02 - Social media plugs

Hosted by Brad Mills, Magic Internet Money is a conversation about Bitcoin from the ground up. Brad isn't a programmer or a Wall Street analyst; he's an early adopter who examines this technology through the lens of an everyday user. This perspective shapes the entire podcast, focusing on practical understanding over technical jargon. You'll hear discussions that frame Bitcoin as more than an investment-exploring its role as programmable money for the internet, a peer-to-peer cash system, and what many call digital gold. The show digs into why this open-source invention is viewed as a foundational shift, touching on its potential as an uncensorable tool for free speech and a new store of value. Episodes connect the dots between technology, personal sovereignty, and financial self-improvement, making complex ideas accessible. It’s for anyone curious about how Bitcoin intersects with business, technology, and daily life, presented without pretense. Tune in for straightforward talk about what this digital asset class means for the future, all from someone who believes it's the best form of money we've ever seen.
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