The irony of the whole Mr A debacle, is that he came so close to getting it. He understands what is happening in the world, but he failed to accept that gold was being usurped by something far superior to what gold was traditionally used for.
So close, yet so far. It is the failure to adapt that has been the downfall of most companies, and this same concept also applies to the preservation of wealth. Old age is essentially the failure of the body to stay young. And in the end, its this failure that eventually results in our death.
The good news for the metaphorical "Mr A", (a person who is well-meaning and well-intentioned, not dumb by any means but also no "rocket-scientist") is it is still early days in the rise of a new global store of value. One that may possibly last for many decades or even centuries ahead. A Bitcoin or at least part of a Bitcoin, is in reach for all of us here, if we want some. Forget about where prices where, or how much we "missed out on" by failing to invest earlier. Very few people invest in successful companies, right from the outset. Apple, Google, Amazon, or Microsoft for example. But at a certain point, when we see their legitimate growth, we can, and should invest to benefit from the growth ahead.
I am now off the the gym for a powerlifting type workout (only with reps in the 8-10 range). Then morning coffee and a beach walk. Will be online in the evening.
Oh, and we have passed $24,000.
It costs you just USD 24 cents to acquire 1000 Satoshies. Still super cheap!
