My biggest advice to people in their 20s and early 30s is to accept that most people will not believe in you, and to learn to fall in love with the pain of rejection. Crypto, in theory, should be a contrarian bet against traditional finance, an industry that builds resilience and character in its founders. But because crypto has mostly been driven by narrative rather than revenue until recently, being a founder often meant riding waves of hype instead of standing firm in independent conviction.

My second piece of advice is simple: lift weights. It strengthens not just your body but your discipline and mental resilience. Weights or calisthenics teach consistency, focus, and the ability to push through discomfort, all of which compound over time.