Alright, let’s resume this conversation. The main reason I decided to delay it for a few weeks is to ensure I have adequate time to dissect this sophisticated subject matter and communicate my thoughts clearly and concisely. There’s a lot to discuss, so I’m going to filter out the noise and remain on topic. There are a couple of things I feel are worth mentioning first before we dive deep into our main dissertation. I previously mentioned this show I’ve been watching on “TLC”: “Little Singles”. As of the day this blog is being written, we’re about four episodes in. This show still has my full attention. I would think that this show is probably poping a nice rating for TLC. This show about little people is going to be huge. If they can keep casting well, this show can go 15 or 20 seasons like “The Real World” or “Top Chef”. As I’m watching it, it feels like the first season of “Jersey Shore”. Where there’s nothing else like it on TV, and you're not quite sure what you are watching. At the same time, you know you like it, and you can’t stop watching it. The cast are really good reality actors. There is a good dynamic and chemistry between them. So the storytelling is progressing well. The producers are doing a good job of maintaining the main cast's character development while slowly introducing new, interesting characters each week. Four episodes in, and the drama is deep. If the storylines are contrived and embellished for entertainment's sake. It doesn’t seem that way, it seems very real. There’s a good balance of personalities to keep it fun and interesting, not just pure drama. Between them, I find the mental gymnastics they are playing with each other to be quite intriguing. In the future, expect to see these little reality actors in much more media and film. Another show I watched was called “I’m Not Afraid”. It’s a limited-series drama; I would call it a 4-and-a-1/2-hour movie broken up into 45-minute episodes. This takes in and around a small village in Veracruz, Mexico, in 1986. This is one of the best dramas I’ve ever seen personally. I would put this movie right up there with great fiction dramas like “The Color Purple”. The plot is deeply emotionally moving and thought-provoking. One thing great stories usually have in common is a great villain. In “The Color Purple,” Danny Glover was the ultimate antagonist. You had to despise him. Whoopi Goldberg was the ultimate sympathetic protagonist. In “I’m Not Afraid,” the villainy is so great that I would compare it to a graphic novel. Because in comic books, villains are usually really flushed out. To the point where you completely understand their motivation, see their point of view, and can almost sympathize with them. I think it is important to watch this movie. Because it asks a deep philosophical question of the viewer. If I am in a state of complete financial despair, and not just me, but also for the children I am responsible for, their well-being is at risk. At what point do I compromise my values and allow myself to engage in behavior that I would otherwise find irrehensible and even downright evil? Unlike what we often see in our own society. These are not people in the land of abundance doing evil for the sake of doing evil. For them, it seems like a matter of survival. So the question is: Are they bad people? This movie explores every shade of grey on that spectrum. This movie illustrates how, when you cross that line. It becomes easier to go even further, and often it puts you in the position where you almost have to. This movie also features the ultimate hero protagonist in an innocent 10 year old boy. Who helps us to accept the clear truth. That there is no compromise with evil. No matter how horrific the alternative. This movie also examines true courage in facing your fears and the loss of childhood innocence, as some people have to, in realizing that their parents are not who they thought they were. This series is deep on many different levels. Definitely worth a watch. So much so that I felt it was worth a mention before we get into our main course. So with that being said, let’s do just that………
Mycelium $teaks
What’s up, everybody? Silkys, Young Tycoons, and Thoroughbreds alike. Let’s do this thang, weoples. So I said when we resumed our discussion, I was going to go straight into the financial affairs. We will definitely get to that. However, when things happen to me that I want to share, I’m going to do just that. Usually I try to be relatable to most, if not all, if possible. Right now I’d like to take a short diversion and give a special shout-out to all my vegans and vegetarians out there. I have a tip, a suggestion, or a recommendation. That may excite you, and to all you carnivores out there, I ain't mad at you, and this might interest you too. So everyone knows I’m a vegetarian, I’ve mentioned it quite a few times. It was a slow transition for me, giving up one type of animal at a time. As of now, I’ve been a full vegetarian for about four years. Since then, I’ve only consumed minuscule amounts of actual meat, occasionally and unintentionally. I could never see myself becoming fully vegan. Because I cannot envision a world where I give up eating cheese. I love cheese it’s probably my biggest vice. Hey, but you never know maybe one day they’ll invent vegan cheese that doesn’t taste like slime. When I did eat meat all the time, I wasn’t a huge steak eater. Not that I didn’t like eating steaks, but I didn’t necessarily love it either. It takes a lot of time and attention to cook a good steak. They are a lot of hard work to eat and digest, and they can be expensive. Still, every once in a while. A nice grilled steak and your favorite frosty beverage really hits the spot on a warm summer evening. A sensation I haven’t experienced in quite a while, until just recently. Since it is the season and everyone is outside grilling. I wanted to throw this morsel out there. The night before last, I had a great steak dinner. Yes, it was 100% animal-free meat. The company is called “Meati”. The product contains no soy, wheat, or gluten. It’s made from “Mycelium”. If you don’t know what that is, don't feel bad I didn't either until I looked it up. Well, it’s not exactly a mushroom, but it is part of the fungal colony that mushrooms grow from. “Mycelium is a part of the fungal organism that is very similar to the root system of any plant.” It is a filamentous web, the reproductive structure of the larger fungal organism, and mushrooms are like just the fruit. These web-like structures spread into the substrate the fungus is growing on, such as wood, soil, compost, coffee, sugar cane, or grains like rice and oats. The purpose of the mycelium is to find and break down food sources in the substrate and collect nutrients and water for the final creation of the mushroom. Keep in mind that fungi are thought to be among the most diverse species on Earth, second only to insects. With only a small percentage of its total diversity even having been discovered. Thus, fungi are considered among the most biodiverse and least explored resources on the planet. Mycelium, the intricate root structure of fungi, is emerging as a powerhouse in sustainable food systems with its nutrient-dense profile. Unlike traditional plant or animal proteins, mycelium offers a unique blend of protein, fiber, and micronutrients with minimal environmental impact. Mycelium helps close the ecosystem's energy cycle by decomposing organic matter and recycling it into beneficial compounds for the soil food web. Enzymes secreted by these fungal threads facilitate this cycle. The enzymes break down the substrate and the surrounding dead organic matter. What appeals to me, as a former fitness professional with dozens of nutritional certifications, is that it seems to me that those particular enzymes would be highly beneficial for your digestive system. Which is extremely important. Because you might be focused on high-quality nutritional intake. However, that doesn’t even matter if your system is not effectively digesting and processing your nutritional intake. Also, it's a lot less harsh on your colon and your heart. Colon cancer is a real issue and affects certain ethnicities more than others. Probably because of their diet. A high animal protein diet, which is low in fiber and high in fat, puts you at increased risk for colon cancer. Mycelium addresses all of those concerns. It provides a higher quality protein, its high in fiber and there is no fat. Now our bodies do need fat to regulate our organs and hormones. Once again, the source and the quality matter. Mycelium is being considered as a valuable resource for combating world hunger and reducing our dependence on animal agriculture. Ok, now all that is well and good, but the actual reason I’m even talking about this product today is that these steaks were Dam Good! They tasted like beef. In my opinion, they were even better. Because it had everything that you would enjoy about a traditional steak. Texture and the savory flavor. Without all the things you may not like about an animal product. For instance, the container doesn’t contain a bunch of animal fluid spilling everywhere, which can make you sic and you have to worry about cleaning up. There are no big clumps of fat that you have to chop off that can also make you sic. Even I prefer my steak well done and charred. You don’t have to worry about undercooking this meat and getting sic. Not to mention all the hormones and antibiotics fed to cattle. Also, it was much more tender, with a slightly lighter texture than an actual beef steak. Especially the grass-fed, which is the healthier option for actual beef. At the same time, grass-fed cattle are so muscularly lean that the meat is tough and difficult to chew. This mycelium steak was the opposite of that. You could eat it with a knife and fork if you prefer, but you could also just snatch it up with your fork and easily take a bite. When you consider the macronutrient content. There’s no debate. It contains zero fat. It delivers up to 7.6 mg of zinc per 100 grams, supporting immune function and metabolism. B vitamins, including riboflavin (0.3–0.9 mg), niacin (6.7 mg), and folate (114–150 μg), fuel energy production and cellular health. Its iron content (0.9 mg/100 g) is highly bioavailable due to low phytate levels, making it easier for the body to absorb compared to many plant-based sources. I would recommend this product even to non-vegetarians because it really is just that pleasant to eat. They’re seriously OMG good. What puts it over the top for me is the fact that it is just so highly digestible, which means you can eat just that much more of it. You won't feel bloated or weighed down. I literally woke up the next day feeling like I ate a bowl of fruit for dinner instead of two huge steaks. You'll feel good about this very healthy indulgence in this superfood. To vegans and vegetarians, I highly recommend you try this product out. If you head to a BBQ, you can bring a few of these with you, throw them on the grill, and not feel left out while everyone else is eating meat. Investment-wise, I’m going to start researching the company. Because, as you can tell, I’m absolutely infatuated with the product, and I believe in the mission. I believe they may land some lucrative contracts here and abroad in the future. I could also see restaurants centered on Mycelium, and even a whole fungal theme in general. If they don’t already exist. If they can keep their prices reasonable. Which has been an issue for the meat substitute industry, stunting its growth. This will be a regular staple in my freezer on my grill. Alright, I apologize for the delay in the financial dissertation. Thank you for your patience, good things come to those who wait. Thank you once again for visiting my blog. We will absolutely continue that conversation in the next few days, or sooner. I have a lot to say about it. Right now, I’m about to start my dinner. Can you guess what I’m having?
Opportunity & $trategy pt 1
Alright, Young Tycoons, the time has come. It’s the first day of class, and in this school, all you have to do is accumulate big piles of cash to pass. I wanted to make a few things clear before we get rolling. I am by no means an experienced or successful trader or investor. I am very much so an amateur in this field. This is not financial advice. You have to make your choices and decisions in life to secure your own financial stability. I do wish you all the best, and I would never tell you anything that would lose you any money. When my words are applied in the proper context. I’m pretty much just going to tell you what I’m going to do and why I’m going to do it. Even with the limited experience I do have in investing and trading. I’ve never lost any money, and it’s the most money I’ve ever made doing nothing. That’s the main reason I decided a while ago to pursue this as a career full-time. It set me up to be in the position I am now. So I could stay home for a while and educate myself on how to trade equities and other assets professionally. Just to speak freely, since this is my blog and I’m going to say whatever I want to anyway. I really don’t think it’s going to be that difficult to get up to speed. It’s not astrophysics, it’s common sense and basic high school math. I’ve worked hard my entire life. I’ve put in many decades of a hard days' work and contributed to society and my community. Now I’m done, and from now on the only hard work I’m going to be doing is in the studio and the gym. It took me a significant amount of time to get here. But it didn’t have to if I actually had proper guidance. I would like to pass on what I do know and what I am learning because among many reasons. I realize that more people who have extra money near and close to me. It’s better for the quality of my own life as well as the lives of the people I care about deeply. Also, if there are more people I can collaborate, partner, and conference with. It puts us all in a better position. It’s just the most logical thing to do. I want to encourage the youth and expose them to a world that they may not be aware of. I wasn’t as a youth. It may be a world they want to participate in, or it may not. Either way, it's best that they know they have the option. I want to help find those brilliant financial minds that may have been overlooked, because they are the pathway to a better day and a brighter future.
A good starting point is to break down what's been happening in the markets as of just recently. As a guide and a reference, let's talk about what’s been going on with Bitcoin. Remember, this is not a discourse about Bitcoin or Crypto or any singular asset or commodity. This is about an opportunity to take advantage of fluctuations in the markets in general and worldwide. As well as strategies that can be applied to any asset or commodity. To generate revenue and, in essence manifest money from thin air. If any strategy you would choose to employ were based solely on one asset, or even a few, or just one sector, it would be doomed to fail before we even got started. You can succeed, but first you have to set yourself up for success. That’s referred to as a strategy. For educational purposes, Bitcoin is a good guide and a reference point. Because in modern times, most new investors and traders start off trading crypto, it is a good entry point due to the low barrier of entry, and the first asset most new investors buy, and they should buy, is Bitcoin. Even if just a small amount. Not because it is some sort of golden calf, but rather because it is a good way to learn how assets and markets behave, and you personally can profit from it
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Have a pleasant night and a deep sleep, wake up to a great new day and a productive week, aim for the starz and land on the moon, stay tuned talk to you soon, to be continued……….