The Examined Life Should you bet your life on crypto? [Nat Eliason]
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Jul 11, 2024 Writer and serial entrepreneur Nat Eliason shares his wild ride in the crypto world, from anonymous accounts to hacks and crashes. The podcast delves into navigating income fluctuations, transitioning to sustainable income through programming, and risky decisions in crypto trading. It also explores integrating crypto in gaming and a success story of a $13 million crypto investment.
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Lumpy Income
- Nat Eliason's income has been lumpy, with most earnings concentrated in short periods.
- This feast-or-famine cycle affected his financial decisions and risk tolerance.
Career Transition
- In 2020, Nat Eliason transitioned from a marketing agency to learning to program.
- This was driven by financial pressures and the desire for a more stable income source.
Coinbase Discovery
- Nat Eliason discovered an $80,000 return on a forgotten Coinbase investment.
- This sparked his interest in leveraging crypto for quick wealth generation.