The Richest Guy Had Less Than $300

I hung out with a friend who has less than $300 in his bank account.

No stable income. No investments. No exposure to crypto.

But his energy? Pure freedom.

He laughed more. Slept better. Didn’t check his phone 24/7.

And for a moment, I envied him.

It hit me:

I’ve been so obsessed with "what’s next"—the next trade, next stack, next exit—

That I forgot to ask: what do I really need to be okay?

Crypto warps your reality.

You start believing happiness begins at $100K+, or even $1M+.

You delay joy. Sacrifice today.

But what if the richest man is the one who doesn’t need more?

Here’s what I’m re-learning:

• Don’t make your whole life a scoreboard.

• "Enjoying the journey" isn’t soft—it’s strategic.

• Mental wealth matters more than an increase in your wallet.

• Sometimes the best trade is logging off.

I’m not saying stop building.

But if your future self is miserable when he gets there—

What’s the point?