Nicolas Müller

Freedom Lover | Thinker | Builder | Investor | Macroeconomics Analyst | Technology Researcher | History and Nature Enthusiast | Student of Life

[Jacek Dębski @jacekjdebski]

‼️Podczas procesów norymberskich Hermann Göring,
siedząc w więzieniu,
udzielił rozmowy,
w której powiedział między innymi:

„Ludzie z natury nie pragną wojny.
Który rolnik chciałby narażać życie, skoro jego największym marzeniem jest spokojny powrót na własne gospodarstwo w jednym kawałku?
Nikt
nie chce wojny,
ani w Niemczech,
ani w Rosji,
Anglii czy Ameryce.

To jasne.

Ale ostatecznie decyzje podejmują przywódcy.
I przekonanie społeczeństwa,
by poszło za nimi,
wcale nie jest trudne.

Nieważne,
czy chodzi o demokrację,
monarchię,
komunizm czy dyktaturę”.

Na uwagę dziennikarza,
że w demokracji ludzie mają prawo głosu i mogą wpływać na decyzje poprzez swoich przedstawicieli,
Göring odparł spokojnie:

„To może i prawda,
ale w gruncie rzeczy można zawsze sprawić,
by społeczeństwo zrobiło to,
czego się od niego oczekuje.
Wystarczy
wmówić im, że są zagrożeni,
a tych,
którzy wzywają do pokoju,
oskarżyć o brak patriotyzmu i działanie na szkodę kraju.
Ten
mechanizm działa zawsze”.

(18 kwietnia 1946 r., fragment rozmowy przytoczonej w książce *„Dziennik norymberski”*)

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Bożena Gadomska.

#SnaW

[Dailyscienceinfo @NatureScienceA1]

Himalayas as seen from Space 🌍 🛰

[Ray Dalio @RayDalio]

It's now happening. The existing fiat monetary order, the domestic political order, and the international geopolitical order are all breaking down, so we are at the brink of wars. It all is happening because of the Big Cycle that is driven by the five big forces I've described repeatedly and laid out in detail in my book and Youtube video titled Principles for Dealing with The Changing World Order. You can find the video linked in the comments below.

[Stack Hodler @stackhodler]

I warned about "Capital Wars" one year ago, but I don't think most people understand the second and third order consequences:

So how could these nations fight back against tariffs?

Capital markets are the Achilles heel of the US.

Foreigners own close to ~$30 Trillion worth of US treasuries, corporate debt, and equities.

So what happens if Europe responds to future tariffs by repatriating capital?

This is pure war-game speculation on my part...

But it seems like the best leverage foreign nations have to fight these tariffs.

What happens to US equities and bond yields in that scenario?

It wouldn't be pretty (Dollar down, equities down, bonds down)

And in my opinion, it once again highlights the need for a neutral reserve asset that isn't tied to the fate of any single nation or economic zone.

Bitcoin and gold are the only options.

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Gold is up 77% since then. Bitcoin down about 12%.

We cannot ignore price.

It's clear that global capital prefers the history and analog predictability of physical gold, at least for now.

But here's what is absolutely critical to understand:

We are living through a monetary reset.

The US runs a ~$2 Trillion deficit.

They rely on buyers of their debt to fund that deficit.

The continued operation of the government itself (military, healthcare, etc.) relies on demand for US dollars and US debt.

This is an existential issue from the perspective of the US government.

And likely why their behavior is becoming more erratic.

Buyers for long term debt have already dried up.

That's why Yellen started selling more T-Bills in lieu of long term treasuries in October 2023.

But if large holders of US assets become sellers... the only buyer remaining will be the Federal Reserve.

And at that point we will be dangerously close to a complete loss of credibility of the entire fiat monetary system.

This is the thing I think people are underestimating the most.

"Oh the Fed will just do yield curve control and kick the can"

Ok, but we have already seen yield curve control fail in Japan (it lead to a collapsing Yen) and so there's a chance investors will simply see Fed YCC as the start of a complete failure of the fiat system.

This is why Gold has added ~$14 Trillion in market cap in the past year.

This isn't a little investor exuberance.

I'll say it again: This is a monetary reset.

Smart investors are buying the only real safe haven asset there is right now.

Converting capital that lives and dies with the fiat system into an asset that has survived MANY collapses in confidence throughout history.

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

Real Luxuries in Life

1. Living 10 minutes from work
2. Living 5 minutes from the gym
3. Having quiet neighbors
4. Having money left at the end of the month and investing it
5. Peace at home
6. Drinking coffee without rushing
7. Sleeping with a clear conscience
8. Laughing with people who truly get you
9. Traveling every year
10. Waking up naturally without an alarm
11. Enjoying a home-cooked meal with loved ones
12. Having time to read a book in one sitting
13. Finding joy in simple daily routines
14. Having a pet that greets you happily at the door

These are the things that actually feel rich.

[Kevin Dahlstrom @Camp4]

Today I turn 55.

I’m the fittest, sharpest, and happiest I’ve ever been.

If I’m an outlier, it’s not because I’m built different or discovered a secret formula. The truth is far less glamorous:

It’s a million tiny choices, compounded over decades.

Here are 55 of them:

1. Walk 15+ miles a week, even if you do other exercise. Humans are uniquely made to move slowly over long distances—it’s critical to longevity.

2. Develop a writing practice. It’s the single best way to sharpen your mind. And remember, you don’t have to be a good writer to write. Start with 10 minutes a day.

3. Swap out your toothpaste, deodorant, lotions, soap, shampoo, and other personal care products for natural versions. Here’s a rule of thumb: Don’t put anything on your skin that you couldn’t safely eat.

4. If you have a positive thought about someone, don’t keep it to yourself—share it immediately. Encouragement defies the laws of physics: When you give energy, you also receive it.

5. Wear shoes with a wide forefoot (I like Topo Athletic) and wear toe spreaders around the house (search “yoga toes” on Amazon). Spine health begins with the feet.

6. Get sunlight regularly. Moderate sun exposure (without sunscreen) is hugely important for overall health.

7. Do a 3-minute deep (“ass to grass”) squat every morning. Deep squats are often called the anti-aging exercise. It’s been said that, “It’s not that you can’t do deep squats because you’re old, it’s that you’re old because you can’t do deep squats.”

8. Explore minimalism (it’s not what you think it is).

9. Set boundaries on toxic relationships. We tend to cling to relationships past their expiration date, and it takes a bigger toll on our health than we recognize.

10. Eat real food. Not too much. Don’t eat garbage. Binge occasionally. Fast occasionally. That’s the diet.

11. Learn about FIRE. It’s a great framework for financial success.

12. Don’t take antibiotics except in emergency situations. They’re massively over-prescribed and aren’t needed in most cases. Antibiotics have done untold damage to our guts, which is where health begins. Great natural alternatives are out there.

13. Get 8 hours of quality sleep each night. To optimize sleep:
—Don’t eat after 6pm
—Get blackout shades and cover LEDs with black tape
—No screens 2 hours before bed
—Try ashwagandha (an herb) to calm the nervous system

14. Stop drinking, even in moderation. People find all sorts of ways to justify drinking, but there’s no escaping the simple fact that alcohol is a toxin and it limits your potential.

15. Travel as much as possible. Nothing expands the mind like seeing the world. And travel doesn’t have to be expensive—the best experiences happen outside of fancy resorts, when you live like a local.

16. Let go of resentment. When you forgive someone, you release the prisoner, and the prisoner isn’t them… it’s you.

17. Show up on time, every time. Poor time management limits success more than most people realize. If you struggle with punctuality, stop everything else and fix that first.

18. Spend lots of time in nature and touch the earth. Humans evolved over 300k years to live in harmony with nature, and only recently have we retreated indoors. If you don’t spend time outside, you’re fighting biology (hint: You won’t win.)

19. Stop doing dumb things. As Leo Tolstoy said, “People try to do all sorts of clever and difficult things to improve life instead of doing the simplest, easiest thing—refusing to participate in activities that make life bad.”

20. Find your happy place and (eventually) move there. Most people live where they live because... that's where they live. We are products of our environment—choose yours carefully.

21. Find a hobby and pursue mastery. You can’t have a happy life without a passionate pursuit that isn’t your vocation. Your work—even if you enjoy it—isn’t enough.

22. Avoid mainstream medicine except as a last resort. The results are in—our healthcare (or more appropriately, sick care) system is badly broken and only makes people sicker.

23. Have a mindset of abundance. There is no advantage to being a pessimist—even if you’re right, it’s a miserable way to live. In a very real way… whatever you believe, you’re right!

24. Do hard things. Choose courage over comfort. Everything you want is on the other side of fear and hard work. As Jerzy Gregorik said, “Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life.”

25. Ignore haters. Hurt people hurt people. Negative/toxic people live in a prison of their own design. Don’t join them!

26. Say no. Protect your time and energy like it’s your most precious asset… because it is.

27. Become a water snob. As an alien said on Star Trek, humans are “ugly bags of mostly water.” You are what you drink—literally! We have Mountain Valley Spring water delivered in glass 5-gallon jugs and also have whole-house water filter (Aquasana Rhino).

28. Stop drinking sodas and sugary energy drinks. After a few weeks you won’t miss them, and a few months later they’ll seem disgusting. Refined sugar causes inflammation, which is the root of most disease.

29. If you’re over 35, find a good functional/longevity medicine doctor and start tracking your hormones. Modern life is hell on the endocrine system and restoring healthy hormone levels can change your life. As we get older, we either accept a slow decline in performance or we do something about it—choose the latter!

30. Develop a morning routine and follow it faithfully. Win the morning, win the day!

31. Invest in experiences, not things. People frequently regret buying things, but rarely regret investing in great experiences (especially when shared with loved ones). Remember, there’s nothing you can buy in a mall that you’ll remember in ten years.

32. Explore spirituality. It’s arrogant and small-minded to believe there’s nothing going on in our universe that is beyond our comprehension. We know less about our universe than an ant meandering on a sidewalk understands about this planet.

33. Have a strong bias toward action—doing rather than talking. If you ask a bunch of old people about their regrets, they’ll talk about the things they *didn't* do—the shots they didn’t take—more than the things they did do (even if it went wrong). As Wayne Gretzky famously said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Most people don’t take enough shots.

34. Stay lean. Men in particular are obsessed with muscle mass these days, but bulk doesn’t age well. The goal is to be strong but lean. The fittest guys in their 50s and beyond aren’t meatheads, they’re lean guys who are serious about a sport.

35. Curate your inner circle carefully. Surround yourself with people you admire and who challenge you to grow. Remember, we’re the average of our 5 closest relationships.

36. Be the fittest version of yourself. Your body is your only vessel for experiencing life—so treat it as such. Fitness isn’t working out a few times a week, it’s a lifestyle. The older you get, the more time you need to devote to your health.

37. Take the time to appreciate art and beauty in all its forms.

38. Think globally, but act locally. Too many people put their energy into far-away problems they don’t understand and can’t impact, while ignoring problems right under their nose. Want to change the world? Start at home.

39. Try psychedelics. It’s one of those things everyone should do at least once, and it might be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.

40. Limit bad habits, including unhealthy thought patterns. We all have them—practice avoidance and find substitutes. Get professional help if needed.

41. Be a lifelong learner. Your brain is just like a muscle—if you don’t feed and flex it regularly, it will atrophy.

42. Find your purpose. People with a strong sense of purpose are happier and live longer. Lack of purpose sucks energy and magnifies depression.

43. Only take advice from people who embody the traits you want to have. Talk is cheap—emulate those who have DONE it.

44. The goal is not to retire and do nothing, it’s to build a great day-to-day life that you don’t need to escape. A life of leisure is a slow death. Happiness isn’t possible without a little struggle, uncertainty, and skin in the game.

45. Have fun! Do frivolous and silly things that make you smile. As George Bernard Shaw famously said, “We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

46. Whatever you want to do or achieve in life, start NOW. Don’t fall victim to “someday thinking” because someday never comes.

47. Accumulate assets—things that grow in value over time. It’s the #1 habit of rich people, and it can be done in tiny chunks. Instead of spending $100 on an impulse purchase that has no lasting value, put that money into an index fund or Bitcoin. It becomes addictive (in a good way).

48. Don’t ignore the big 3 canaries in the coal mine for health:
—Low libido (and ED)
—Frequent sinus & respiratory issues
—Depression
These usually aren’t medical conditions in themselves, they’re symptoms of an underlying problem. Find a good doc (outside of the mainstream) and figure out the root cause.

49. Have a clear vision for your future. How can you decide which direction to go if you haven’t clearly defined the destination? It sounds obvious, but 95% of people haven’t defined their “Ideal End State” in detail and in writing. (Check out my thread on this topic.)

50. Make your own decisions. We live in an era where most of what society tells us is wrong. Don’t be afraid to break from societal norms—if people say you’re crazy, it’s a sign that you’re doing something right.

51. Get hardcore about mobility exercise. As you age, it’s usually the knees, hips, and lower back that limit physical performance. 30 min a couple times a week can spare you a lifetime of pain. YouTube is a great resource.

52. Go all in on family. Get married, stay married, have kids. Burn the boats. In the end, family is all that matters.

53. Be ruthless with your time. Money comes and goes. Time only goes. Audit your calendar ruthlessly—cut the trivial, double down on the meaningful, and spend your hours like your life depends on it. (Because it does.)

54. Have a strong bias toward action. Be curious, try things, meet people—it’s how you increase your surface area for serendipity, the most powerful unseen force in our lives.

55. Reinvent yourself every decade. Over time, we slowly drift off course from our priorities, values, and true identity. Take stock and don’t be afraid to hit the reset button. Bold, calculated moves made for the right reasons almost always pay off—usually even more than you can imagine.

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[Road To Success @_RoadToSuccess_]

Not everyone needs to know your blessings..

[Wealth Squad Chris @Chrissssjohnson]

You make $80k per year, your cost of living + taxes is 70k

Your grandpa made $30k his cost and living + taxes was $15k

You think you’re wealthier than him because $80k is a higher number than $30k

Wealth = purchasing power
Wealth ≠ nominal gains

[Anthony Pompliano 🌪 @APompliano]

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." - Ronald Reagan

[MATT GRAY @matt_gray_]

Personal Brand = Organic Content + Reputation + Authenticity

[johnnyjungle @johnnyjungle_]

My body and my mind have different GPS coordinates today…

[Andrew Tate @Cobratate]

Make people fear thinking and you control their entire mind.

[Nicolas Müller @nico_purevision]

Perhaps progress is not only what we create, but what we discover about ourselves along the way.
How do you see our place in this unfolding story?

[Nicolas Müller @nico_purevision]

Since the dawn of time, humanity has shaped its tools — and its tools have shaped us in return.
From fire to language, from the wheel to the computer, from thought to artificial intelligence.
Every invention expands our power — and redefines what it means to be human.

[Vincent Schnabl @vincentschnabl]

Good morning ☀️ same mountain, different perspectives

[Stack Hodler @stackhodler]

I understand that many of you only followed me for my Bitcoin posts.

And I've been bullish about Bitcoin on X and in real life since about $3K per coin.

But my primary mission is to provide my family with a high quality of life.

If that's your goal too, then stick around.

Since I was 15, the majority of my mental energy has gone into figuring out how I could avoid the rat race and live an uncommonly good life.

I knew I wanted to provide a top class life for my family one day.

- A quality home in a safe and beautiful environment
- Freedom to work on stuff that interests me
- Ability to prioritize health
- No financial stress

I just didn't know how I'd get there from zero.

I knew I needed capital to invest.
So I focused my attention on how to get some.

I put all of my energy and focus into building businesses.

I learned to code, sell, and market.

When I finally I turned sweat equity into 7 figures of capital, I moved my attention towards where to allocate that capital.

I studied.

I learned how money worked, I learned about debt cycles, I studied all the different asset classes.

And concluded that Bitcoin was the biggest opportunity.

When March 2020 came, I went all in.

I knew that it was a ridiculous opportunity.

And I've been spelling it out on X since sub $10K.

Before Michael Saylor started evangelizing.

Now everyone knows Bitcoin is going to $1 million and beyond... But it's not the same kind of non-consensus investment as it was at $5K.

You had to have brass balls (or ovaries) to be backing up the truck in March 2020 when people thought the world was ending.

Today you're following Larry Fink's guidance.

Don't get me wrong, Bitcoin is still a great investment.

It's hugely de-risked and it's still my largest holding by far.

But I believe there are more asymmetric opportunities out there now.

If Bitcoin is your guiding light. Your religion. Your purpose.

You will overlook these opportunities.

You will unfollow me if I talk about them.

And that's totally fine. I understand.

Bitcoin is safe and easy to hold. And you'll do well.

But if you want a return profile similar to $3K Bitcoin on a similar timeline... You need to look elsewhere.

This is where many go astray.
They buy shitcoins.
Or they silo themselves into exclusively Bitcoin-related investments.

But that limited thinking has lead many Bitcoiners to slaughter via BTC treasury companies.

Many of which are down 90% from their peak.

I will never recommend a vaporware shit coin or "the next Bitcoin."

Nor will I highlight something I don't believe in.

I will always share my own genuine thoughts.

That doesn't mean they'll be right.
But they will be honest.

I've gotten a lot of sh*t for sharing a bullish thesis on Bakkt.

Let's check back on that in two years.

But in the meantime, check out what I wrote in May 2024 about Bitcoin miners converting to AI compute (see screenshot).

Iren has outperformed Bitcoin by about 800% since then.

Bitfarms is up 100% since I mentioned it 8 days ago.

I don't share this with you to give you FOMO.

I share because if your guiding light is providing a high quality life for your family... If you're open to genuine opportunity...

Then you will realize that the AI and robotics revolution will create more opportunities like this.

And a smart, tactical exposure to this once in a lifetime economic transition could make sense for you.

Some other Bitcoiners wouldn't write this out of fear of the maxi backlash.

But I've never cared about how many followers I have.

So I'm free to say:

Make your family (and God if that's your thing) your guiding light and watch what opportunities appear in front of you.

[Night Sky Today @NightSkyToday]

Milky Way over Easter Island

[Anthony Pompliano 🌪 @APompliano]

I bought more bitcoin today because they are never going to stop printing money.