The Importance of Self-Custody in Crypto and the Roots of Entrepreneurial Drive

Anthony Pompliano reveals why he appeared to be a Bitcoin maximalist while secretly diversifying his crypto portfolio.

Despite calling Bitcoin "the lowest risk asset in crypto," Pomp explains his strategic decision to focus publicly on Bitcoin while privately holding Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.

From surviving the Block-Fi collapse to building multiple successful businesses, Pomp shares his philosophy on problem-solving, leverage, and why helping others succeed creates personal wealth.

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PARTNERS

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

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0:00 Introduction

1:37 Please Subscribe

2:02 Partnerships

2:49 Where ‘Bang Bang’ Comes From

3:25 Blessing and Curse of Audience

4:37 The Power of Asking

5:54 Who Are You, Really?

9:07 Business Is Problem Solving

10:08 Why Diversifying Matters

12:28 Learning, Synthesizing, Solving

13:07 Self Custody with Trezor

13:59 Chasing Freedom, Not Money

16:49 When Podcasting Wasn’t Cool

19:28 Starting Pomp Podcast

19:54 Why Podcasts Open Doors

24:25 Understanding Leverage

26:43 Podcasting Media Leverage

29:24 Importance of Passion in Business

31:53 Turning Pain into Progress

36:08 Balancing Work and Family

40:33 Depression is a Luxury

44:09 Two-Question Philosophy

45:38 Happiness vs. Expectations

47:03 Crypto World Fascination

49:46 Beyond Bitcoin Maximalism

55:20 Biggest Mistakes: Time & Priorities

58:53 Dealing With Online Haters

1:02:51 Dealing with FUD & Mistakes

1:08:17 Success After the Fall

1:11:57 Spotting Early Trends

1:14:13 What’s an Extraordinary Life?

1:15:13 What is Success?

1:16:39 Abundance Through Giving

1:18:43 Habits Shape Your Future

1:20:07 Investing for My Kids

1:22:01 Concluding Remarks