Beyond ‘Good Enough’: Bitcoin, Property, and the Dollar

In a world where we’re often told what to do and what to accept as normal, it’s easy to fall into the trap of aiming for “good enough.” Take passive index-fund investing for example. I do a bit of this myself. We’re told through not-so-subtle marketing, that the ‘data says’. The data says it’s impossible to beat ‘average’ when it comes to returns over the long-term for example. So don’t even bother thinking about, just buy our fund! But there’s a spark in many of us that refuses to settle for average. When we stretch beyond the confines of what’s considered “good enough,” we tap into a wellspring of potential that can transform not only our own lives, but also the lives of those around us.

The pursuit of ‘more’ isn’t just about personal gain; it’s about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and inspiring others to do the same. When we strive for more, we create a ripple effect that lifts up everyone around us. It’s the 80/20 rule in reverse: A small amount of what we can produce in life is often responsible for the majority of our gains.

For me, the bulk of my returns haven’t come by chasing average, it came by learning about bitcoin, property, and the dollar (and a few things in between too!).

Bitcoin: Digital money for a digital world – a Promethean gift that keeps giving.

Property: The asset by which new currency units enter into existence.

Dollars: Authored and ‘perfected’ by the Reserve Bank of NZ and enforced by the NZ government.

You can chase ‘average’, and you can consider such lofty ideas on the side. You don’t have to be a revolutionary to understand the potential here. Choose the dependable, affordable, yet somewhat naive returns of passive investing (I do!)), or thing for yourself? Choose “good enough” or make an attempt at the summit?

So, the next time someone tells you that “good enough” is all you can hope for, remember the power of striving for more. Remember the potential that lies within each of us to create change, to inspire others, and to transform the world around us. Because in the end, it’s not about the tools you choose to build with, it’s about what you’re trying to build, and why.