Every person involved in the crypto sphere will for sure nod with head if I write that last year was absolutely crazy. I have experienced pumps in hundreds of % within hours, thousands of people trying to invest in our projects or simply use our trading desk, working late over and over again, running between the office and the university, satisfying neither of these two. Somehow, I managed to graduate and get promoted. How that happened, I am not sure.
I was questioning myself: Is this really worth it? Is this really what I want? I was pretty close quitting multiple times. It was my mother who told me, that I am probably just a weak *****. So, I stayed. Thanks for that, mom.
I met great people, teams, projects, I ate at insane places, joined decent parties (Thanks for the wedding invitation, Niklas & Happy Birthday!) and sometimes I was able to escape from all of it and spend some time with people, that are very important to me. I took over 50 flights in 2018.
I witnessed Bitcoin Suisse to grow from 12 to 70 employees and 20’000% in valuation. From hiring young unexperienced (but highly talented and extraordinary) people to hiring Swiss well-known banking veterans.
I witnessed my portfolio to grow fast and fall even faster. I talk about money more than I used to, but it’s not because it would be more important to me now. It’s not. It’s just a game I like to play.
After months of frustration, feelings that I cannot handle that anymore, there is actually a light at the end of a tunnel. I am happy that I experienced it all. I have some free time now. I don’t have to think about the University anymore. I can see my nephews more often, so they are not twice the size every time I see them.
I want to learn something new. I just don’t know what that’s gonna be. Pilot license is still on my list though.
I have heart many times, that life is about finding a balance. I was trying to find one until I realized its bullshit. There is no such a thing. If you feel, you should work more, because you are up to something big? Just do it. Focus and awareness are much more important, and your body will tell you when to rest. Listen to it. It’s the best instrument, you will ever own.
I know, that my life is now more career oriented and its fine for me. It’s my own decision and as long as I know, that this can be changed anytime, I am fine with it. And maybe in 2-3 years I will be traveling and exploring this amazing planet again.
One thing I am extremely grateful for is, that I have a lot of good friends. Good friends that I am never afraid to ask for help. Thank you for that.
I work for a pirate and I am proud of it.