Bitcoin for Millennials Ex-Sotheby’s CEO: Bitcoin Changed Everything I Knew About Money | Tad Smith | BFM126
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Feb 13, 2025 
Tad Smith, former CEO of Sotheby’s and Madison Square Garden, now invests in blockchain and AI. He discusses the pitfalls of traditional finance, emphasizing the burdens of student loans and credit debt. Tad highlights the need for millennials to rethink their investment strategies, advocating for financial literacy and self-custody in the crypto space. He critiques the emotional toll of financial insecurities and contrasts generational investment behaviors, pointing out the transformative potential of Bitcoin amid economic uncertainties.
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Tad's Debt Story
- Tad Smith shares his personal journey of accumulating debt through education, housing, and lifestyle inflation.
- He reflects on how a modest inheritance invested in Bitcoin could have eliminated his financial struggles.
The Blue Pill Mirage
- Tad Smith discusses the difficulty of recognizing financial problems when traditional metrics indicate success.
- He explains his resistance to the "red pill" moment due to his perceived success with the "blue pill" approach.
Become an Investor
- Saving is insufficient; become a curious and responsible investor.
- Educate yourself and ask questions, even if you don't become a full-time investor like Bram and Tad Smith.