andrew barsa

CEO - Menova Health | Building the future of men’s health & performance | Legacy over currency | LFC 🔴 | Bulldogs 💙🤍

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

Not many so called experts have picked up what Critta has been doing in attack over the past two games.

All season, teams have been flying off the line, jamming our centres and second rowers before they can build any momentum.

So what does a smart footballer do?

Very early in the game, he puts a kick in behind the line. It’s not just about gaining metres or gaining a repeat set. It’s a message.

“Keep rushing, and I’ll keep kicking behind you.”

The moment defenders have to respect that threat, they hesitate. Half a second is all it takes.

That’s why Curran and Jethro found more space. The defensive line suddenly had two problems to solve. Do they jam? Do they hold? Do they cover the kick? Add Critta ability to run the ball himself, and defenders are caught in several minds.

That’s the beauty of rugby league it’s a game of chess.

The best players don’t just follow structure. They read what is in front of them, make the defence pay for its decisions, and force adjustments.

Structure without vision creates robots.

Structure with intelligence wins football games.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

It is going to be tough for Conti to come into a side when the forward pack is getting dominated. That is the bigger issue right now. Hayward is a better option at lock.

I do not mind this setup

13 Hayward
9 Turpin
7 Galvin
6 Burton

Hayward at first receiver can play like a false 7 link up with Galvin who naturally suits the 5/8 role and allow Burton to roam where he is most dangerous.

Hayward is not a 9 and we are taking away his strengths by playing him there.

Montoya needs to be dropped or moved back to the left edge where he belongs and Salmon should not be in the side.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

A practical solution would be to remove the 56% petroleum tax levy burden and introduce a targeted six-month fuel subsidy to provide immediate relief while broader economic pressures are addressed. If there is real intent to support Australians, this is where decisive leadership must be demonstrate

Albo continues to speak about supporting everyday Aussies but why not lead from the front and act on one of the biggest cost drivers in the economy? Reassessing the petroleum levy and ensuring any reductions are transparently passed on to consumers would deliver immediate, real relief.

Lower fuel costs don’t just help at the bowser they reduce pressure across transport, supply chains, and small businesses. If we’re serious about easing the burden on Australians, we need decisive action, not just rhetoric.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@PhilGould15 It’s called podcasts in today’s world!
I have not watched the news or mainstream for over 10 years. Protect your mind like you protect your time both are finite.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

In my past coaching career, after working with over 5,000 individuals worldwide, one of the most common character issues I’ve observed is when a son or daughter grows up feeling unvalidated by their parents, or believing that their parents didn’t truly believe in them.

Many carry this as an identity wound throughout their entire lives.

One of the most powerful things a parent can do is help build that belief to affirm that anything is achievable, that there are no true limitations, and to encourage a focus on growth, love, and character-building challenges that strengthen a person from within.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

The earth’s climate has always changed. We’ve had ice ages and warm periods long before humans were burning fossil fuels. The planet’s climate is driven by massive natural forces the sun, ocean cycles, volcanic activity, and shifts in the Earth’s orbit things far bigger than human industry. These scientists often speak with a level of certainty with the data that doesn’t have full support. Our temperature records only go back a relatively short time in the context of Earth’s history, and climate models rely on assumptions and feedback loops that scientists themselves admit aren’t fully understood.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@PhilGould15 I think you and the club should be getting royalties from the media every time they mention the Bulldogs and your name too. Talk about a love obsession! 😂

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@PhilGould15 Unfortunately accountability is a scarce commodity in today’s world.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@PhilGould15 Their job isn’t to tell the truth, it’s to create innuendo, drive engagement, and grab attention. That’s what they sell

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@PhilGould15 Every great moment starts quietly, with a kid, a dream, and the courage to hold onto it.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@PhilGould15 Sounds like the bitcoin investor 😂

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

💯 Wealth does not make you a nicer person. If anything, it often magnifies the true character of an individual.

I like to look at things at a subjective level. Below are my thoughts.

I think the conversation is most useful when it is framed as a comparison of systems rather than a defence or attack of Bitcoin.

The modern fiscal and monetary system has real strengths. It is flexible and allows governments to respond to crises, smooth recessions, fund infrastructure, and stabilise economies in ways a rigid system never could. That discretion has supported enormous global growth and rising living standards over the last century.

The trade off is that flexibility comes at the cost of discipline. Persistent deficits, quantitative easing, and an expanding money supply gradually erode purchasing power. Over long periods, this shows up as higher asset prices, reduced savings value, and increasing pressure on living standards, particularly for those without asset exposure.

Bitcoin sits at the opposite end of that spectrum. It offers no flexibility and no discretionary policy response, which is a weakness in the short term. Its strength, however, is precisely that rigidity. Fixed supply, transparent rules, and insulation from political incentives. It does not aim to replace the fiscal system or function as day to day money. It operates more like a monetary asset, similar to gold, providing an alternative store of value for those who want exposure outside discretionary currency systems.

Both systems have clear pros and cons. Fiat money optimises for adaptability, while Bitcoin optimises for constraint. The growing interest in Bitcoin is not necessarily a rejection of the existing system. It is a rational response to its long term trade offs.

Over time, Bitcoin has preserved far more purchasing power than cash. While twenty dollars today buys a fraction of what it once did, one Bitcoin today buys far more than it did years ago. It is not spending money. It is simply another asset people use to protect value over time.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@elonmusk When will it be ready to write, direct and produce a whole movie?

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@elonmusk What if X had a proof-based whistleblower investigative reporting layer for fraud?
AI verifies documents, links independent reports, suppresses fake claims, and rewards people who expose real fraud.
Virality earned by evidence.
Truth engine

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

Cody, you’re a successful businesswoman.

Would we entrepreneurs ever hand your finances to an unqualified stranger and say, “Here, manage my cashflow, forecasting, and growth”?

Yet that’s exactly what we do as a nation. We trust career politicians people with zero real-world experience in money management, scaling, or accountability to manage trillions.

And when they get it wrong? No accountability. No consequences.

We’re led to believe our vote changes everything, when in reality they all come from the same pond different labels, same incentives, same donors.

Left vs right is a myth. It’s theatre designed to divide the people while they enrich themselves.

A divided nation is weak
A united people threaten the system.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@Cobratate Yeh “learing” care!

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@Cobratate Some comedians test jokes on friends. Top G tests them on the legal system . When irony has no seatbelts.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@Cobratate Three powerful words, law and order!

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

Most people are lazy and deeply entitled. They’re being sold a fantasy on social media the highlight reel of success without any understanding of the sacrifice, discipline, and relentless work behind real high performance.

They only see outcomes, not the years of pressure, risk, and discomfort it takes to earn them. A lot of what’s online is smoke and mirrors anyway.

When I interview candidates most resumes show 12–18 months per role, hopping from job to job always chasing comfort instead of mastery.

High performers don’t move like that. They stay, they build, and they endure.

[andrew barsa @Andrew_Barsa]

@Codie_Sanchez When you’re aligned on purpose and values, challenges become fuel instead of friction.