Derek on Nostr: Personal aspirations ...
Personal aspirations
quoting note12em…2vvjLet’s establish some fundamentals as mentioned before:
1. HEALTH – Get jacked, be dangerous. Not just physically but mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. The world is an unpredictable place, and resilience is non-negotiable. Eat right, sleep right, train hard. A strong body leads to a strong mind, and that alone sets the foundation for everything else.
2. FAMILY – Even if you’re not godly, raise your children with Christian values: discipline, accountability, courage, generosity, integrity. Society has abandoned these, and as a result, we see generations lost in nihilism and distraction. Give your children an anchor, a moral framework. The world will not raise them for you—it will only consume them.
3. COMMUNITY – Build it. Feed it. The isolated individual is weak, easy to control, easy to break. A strong network of like-minded people creates resilience, safety, and opportunity. No empire was ever built alone. The wealthiest, most powerful, and most fulfilled people in history have always operated within strong, well-connected circles.
4. MONEY – Silver, gold, and Bitcoin, even if maxis disagree. Wealth is security, wealth is leverage, wealth is freedom. And wealth isn’t just numbers on a screen—it’s real assets, it’s business, it’s ownership. Play the long game.
5. SKILLS – Be valuable in more ways than one. Specialization is great, but adaptability is better. If the world changes overnight, can you survive? Can you create? Can you lead? Can you defend? The modern man is being trained into irrelevance—don’t be one of them.
Now, to answer the deeper question: how do we position ourselves, our investments, and our lives to ensure the next generation is better than us?
This is the question. The conundrum of every generation that realizes its mortality and the weight of its legacy. It has two answers: macro (the broader forces at play) and micro (our direct action).
A:: The Macro View: The World is at an Inflection Point
You mentioned it, Europe is unstable, the EU will either reform or collapse, the Middle East is volatile, and globally, there is a palpable sense of tension. A war is being fought, not just with weapons, but with ideology, information, and economics. We are living through a turning point in history, the end of one era and the birth of another.
But (and this is key) this has always been the case. Every major transition in history has been met with uncertainty and chaos. The mistake is believing that instability is new. It is not. The difference today is that we are hyper-aware of it. We are bombarded with it 24/7, and that creates the illusion that everything is falling apart.
In reality, this is simply the next cycle. And cycles can be navigated.
B:: The Micro View: Positioning Ourselves for the Future
1: Where to live?
This is a big one. No place is perfect, but the goal is to minimize downside risk and maximize opportunity. Consider the following when deciding:
- Geopolitical stability – Look at history, not headlines. Which regions have shown resilience through multiple crises?
- Tax laws & business-friendly environments – You need sovereignty over your income and wealth.
- Community & values – Are you surrounded by people who share your principles, or are you fighting upstream every day?
- Access to food, water, energy – Self-sufficiency matters more than people realize.
Options to consider:
- Rural areas with strong infrastructure – A balance between modern convenience and self-reliance.
- Nations with strong private property rights and low corruption – Switzerland, parts of Latin America, select U.S. states, etc.
- Places that align with your long-term vision – Are you playing defense or offense with your life strategy?
2: How to invest?
- Bitcoin – Digital sovereignty. The hardest money ever created. A bet on decentralization and a hedge against failing monetary systems.
- Real Assets – Land, real estate, and income-producing businesses. Tangible assets are wealth that persists through any crisis.
- Cash Flow – The goal is not just wealth but control. Passive income, diversified revenue streams, and ownership give you freedom.
- Skills as an Investment – Never underestimate the value of learning something that can generate wealth independently of external forces. The world changes, but high-value skills remain.
3: How should we conduct ourselves?
This is arguably the most important piece. Wealth and security mean nothing if we are lost. The world is increasingly pessimistic, cynical, and divided. But we do not have to participate in that reality.
- Live with intention – Stop drifting. Decide what kind of life you are building and execute.
- Be ungovernable – Not in a lawless sense, but in a way where no system, ideology, or crisis can dictate your life’s direction.
- Lead by example – If you want your children to be strong, disciplined, and fulfilled, be that person first.
- Control your inputs – What you consume (information, media, influences) shapes your thoughts, and your thoughts shape your actions. Be ruthless with your mind.
- Practice gratitude without complacency – Yes, we have much to be grateful for. But gratitude is not passivity. It should fuel action, not replace it.
Final Thought: The Future is Ours to Shape
We are at a moment in history where we can choose how we live, where we invest, and how we raise the next generation. It will not be easy. But easy is not the goal, sovereignty, strength, and legacy are.
If we get our fundamentals right—health, family, community, wealth, and skill—then no matter what happens in the world, we will not just survive, we will thrive.
And that is the real answer: build yourself, build your family, build your tribe, and invest accordingly.
miron (nprofile…v2kh) again thank you for the inspiration!