In 2022, I started The Fiat Cave after spending the better part of the previous two years diving deep into the financial system, uncovering the corruption, perverse incentives, and fragility of the fiat monetary system.
That journey left me disillusioned, not just with money, but with much of what it touches—which is just about everything. Money is the lifeblood of society, and when it’s corrupted, the effects are systemic.
These feelings of anger and despair were exacerbated by what was happening at the time, particularly the attack on our freedoms, liberties, and sovereignty.
My first series, “The Fiat Cave: An Allegory of Monetary Deception,” compared the fiat monetary system to Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. It was my way of exposing the deception and highlighting Bitcoin as a sound alternative.
Over the past two years, this newsletter has served as a medium to explore monetary history, the corruption and fragility of the fiat system, and Bitcoin’s importance as an asset and technology.
However, my focus has shifted over time. The newsletter’s title, The Fiat Cave, is rooted in negativity and the flaws of our current system. But I am more interested in building something positive for myself and my readers.
Introducing: Sound Money, Sound Life
Sound Money, Sound Life is a concept I’ve been considering for a while now.
The premise is simple: sound money (Bitcoin) provides a solid foundation for living a meaningful, low-time-preference life.
Bitcoin’s properties make it the ultimate long-term savings technology. It allows us to plan for the future, confidently pursue our dreams, and focus on what’s most important to us. Three key themes stand out in my own Bitcoin journey:
Long-Term Decision Making: Bitcoin incentivizes a low-time-preference mindset. It’s about delaying gratification in all aspects of life, not just finances.
Proof of Work: Bitcoin rewards those who put in the effort. Developing deep conviction and understanding requires hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of learning about this incredible technology.
Truth Seeking: Bitcoin’s roots lie in addressing the corruption of money by governments and central banks. It guides us to seek the truth about money and everything it touches.
These principles form the foundation of Sound Money, Sound Life. The only thing scarcer than Bitcoin is our time, and Bitcoin rewards those who dedicate their time to it. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme; it’s a tool for achieving financial independence and personal growth.
Bitcoin provides us with technology to preserve our savings (time) and offers us a lens through which to view the world. It rewards those who delay gratification and use it to save for the long term. Additionally, if we adopt the curious mindset of seeking truth in the monetary system and apply it elsewhere, we will find no shortage of ways to improve our lives.
Bitcoin: A Foundation for A Sound Life
Bitcoin has profoundly influenced my life by challenging me intellectually, giving me hope for my family’s future, and inspiring a personal transformation, particularly in my health.
In 2020, a health scare forced me to reevaluate my priorities. Around the same time, I studied Bitcoin more intently. The principles embodied in the Bitcoin ecosystem—such as self-sovereignty, personal responsibility, and low-time-preference living—gave me the fuel I needed to take my health more seriously.
I’ve become passionate about my health, reflected in some of my writings on “Generational Health and Generational Wealth.”
Bitcoin’s influence extends to relationships, too. Time is our most precious asset, and Bitcoin has motivated me to spend it wisely—fostering meaningful connections with family and friends while pursuing activities that align with my values.
2025: The Year of Sound Money, Sound Life
I’m excited to refocus and rebrand my newsletter to Sound Money, Sound Life to more accurately reflect my focus and positive outlook on life.
I aim to add value by providing practical and actionable insights for investing in Bitcoin and yourself. I want to open-source my learnings over the past several years and, as I continue on this path of personal development and discovery to hopefully benefit you.
Some topics I will be exploring (among others) include:
Generational Wealth
Bitcoin investment research
Bitcoin personal finance
Building a bitcoin business
Practical ways to invest in bitcoin
Practical ways to secure bitcoin
Generational Health
Truth in food and nutrition
Technology for better health
Practical health protocols
Nature’s health benefits
Bitcoin has been an incredible tool and catalyst of change for me. It’s awakened a sense of curiosity I had long lost and given me a passion and mission. It’s allowed me to start building toward my desired future while also improving myself in the present.
I still have my work cut out for me. I know I’m not at my full potential, but bitcoin continues to help me work toward it. Thank God for Bitcoin.
If the Sound Money, Sound Life ethos resonates with you, I hope you’ll join me on this journey and share it with your friends and family, who can also benefit from it.
For those who have been following along, I thank you and wish you a healthy and prosperous 2025. I would also love to hear from you for any feedback, thoughts, or questions in the comments below or via email.