Bitcoin, Stoicism, and Time’s Edge

— Connor Dolan's journey from traditional finance (BlackRock, Capital Group) to Bitcoin conviction and his discovery that Stoic philosophy parallels Bitcoin's time-preference reorientation.

— How childhood obsession with saving money (a piggy bank on the kitchen counter) evolved into financial discipline but left him unprepared for modern monetary debasement.

— Bitcoin as a "map" for long-term wealth building and Stoicism as a "compass" for living in the present moment; the need for balance between both.

— Memento Mori and the Stoic practice of accepting mortality as a tool to escape autopilot and reclaim intentional time use.

— Why educated, successful people often dismiss Bitcoin due to ego and lack of humility; the informed investor stays committed while the speculative buyer abandons position during drawdowns.

— Modern monetary policy destroys delayed gratification; Bitcoin reverses the "marshmallow test" by making saving logical rather than impulsive.

— Connor bought Bitcoin at the 2017 peak and experienced an 80% drawdown, a humbling lesson that taught him conviction requires education, not hype.

— None discussed regarding current price, macro indicators, or on-chain data.

— Before encouraging others to buy Bitcoin, ensure they have gone through the educational journey themselves; conviction without understanding evaporates in bear markets.

— Adopt a daily Stoic practice (journaling, memento mori, meditation) to remain present while Bitcoin's fixed supply gives you long-term hope; balance zoom-out thinking with zoom-in presence.

— Leave work that drains your purpose. Connor left BlackRock for Unchained to align his labor with his values—time is the only truly scarce asset alongside Bitcoin.