#493: The Random Show — Bitcoin Pros and Cons, 2021 Resolutions, Fave Books, Lucid Dreaming, Couples Therapy, and More

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Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Investments in crypto are extremely riskyKevin only keeps 5% of his portfolio in itWhen it grows excessively, he sells some of it to rebalance his portfolioInvesting is a great playing field to assess the effectiveness of your decision makingYou can then transfer what you learn in investing to the rest of your life“We are all investors; of time, energy capital and you can choose to become better at those things or you can remain blissfully unaware” Tim FerrissRather than time-management, Tim is focusing more on energy managementHe found that the most energizing things he does are often in NatureSpecifically when cultivating awareness and appreciation for NatureYou should only choose books that you are sad to see endIf Tim is rushing through a book, he takes it as a sign to drop it“If you eat an animal but you won’t kill it, you are way disconnected from nature” Kevin Rose

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Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experimenter, and all-around wild and crazy guy Kevin Rose (@KevinRose) rejoins me for another episode of “The Random Show.” In this one we discuss Bitcoin, portfolio rebalancing, energy management versus time management, maximizing our enjoyment of nature, lucid dreaming, couples therapy, healthy Hawaiian venison, and much, much more.

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Disclaimer: I am not an investment adviser. All opinions are mine (or Kevin's) alone. There are risks involved in placing any investment in securities or in Bitcoin. None of the information presented today is intended to form the basis for any offer or recommendation or have any regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any specific person.