In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Florian, former UFC fighter, broadcaster, and co-host of the Anik & Florian Podcast, to discuss his journey from martial arts to bitcoin. Kenny reflects on his fighting career, the lessons learned from competition, and how his mindset shifted when he discovered bitcoin in 2017. We explore the parallels between the discipline of fighting and the principles of bitcoin, misconceptions about volatility, and its role as a defensive asset. Kenny shares his thoughts on bitcoin’s potential as a global reserve, the growing race for adoption among nations, and the unique advantages it offers over traditional assets like real estate. We also discuss self-custody, the importance of educating newcomers, and how tools like Unchained’s bitcoin retirement calculator can help individuals better understand bitcoin's long term potential.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:06 - Introducing Kenny Florian
00:02:30 - From law school dreams to the UFC
00:05:15 - What it's like training as a professional fighter
00:07:35 - The mental and physical challenges of weight cutting
00:10:17 - Discovering bitcoin: first impressions and early doubts
00:13:55 - Going all in on bitcoin in 2017
00:15:35 - Why bitcoin is the ultimate underdog
00:18:12 - Bitcoin's defensive qualities and wealth preservation
00:22:03 - Misconceptions about bitcoin: volatility and risk
00:24:18 - Bitcoin vs. traditional investments like real estate
00:26:50 - Lessons from Michael Saylor's bitcoin advocacy
00:29:45 - Bitcoin's role in geopolitical and financial systems
00:33:02 - The race for bitcoin adoption among nations
00:36:12 - How bitcoin changes personal finance and wealth strategy
00:40:02 - The importance of self-custody in bitcoin ownership
00:42:15 - The power of bitcoin as a tool for individuals and nations
00:45:25 - The future of bitcoin: 10 to 20 years from now
00:48:05 - Advice for beginners: understanding bitcoin's potential
00:50:50 - Reflections on bitcoin's journey and its role in global change
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