The Power of Eternal Curiosity: The Bitcoin Story

Let’s be honest—you probably heard about Bitcoin back in 2021, just like I did. And if you were anything like me, you dismissed it as some online monopoly money used by scammers and shadowy internet figures. I mean, how could something that only exists in the digital world be worth actual money?

But here’s the thing: what was that belief based on? A news headline? A story of some guy who lost his life savings in crypto? A Twitter post from someone who sounded convincing?

I’ll admit it—I did zero research. I assumed. And assumptions, my friend, are the enemy of curiosity.

The Day I Realized I Knew Nothing

Fast forward to late 2022. A friend of mine—let’s call him Jake—brought up Bitcoin again. Except this time, instead of calling it an internet scam, he said, “Dude, Bitcoin is just better money.” That phrase alone was enough to crack open the door of curiosity.

Better money? What does that even mean?

I decided to actually look into it. I started reading, watching videos, and listening to people who weren’t just pushing an agenda, but breaking down the fundamentals. And guess what? It started making sense.

Bitcoin wasn’t just some random digital currency—it had scarcity, which made it better than gold (the supply of gold can increase faster with higher demand, but Bitcoin's supply can't). It was decentralized, meaning no one could shut it down or print more of it. And in a world that was rapidly going digital, having a form of money that actually worked in a digital space without needing a third party was game-changing.

I finally got it. But by then, I had already missed a massive opportunity.

The Real Cost of Ignorance

By the time I actually understood what Bitcoin was, it was sitting at around $71,000. Still skeptical but intrigued, I decided to buy a little bit. Just a small amount. Enough to get skin in the game.

Fast forward to today—2025. Bitcoin has soared past $100,000. And while the price is great, what’s even more valuable is the lesson: not being genuinely curious about things you don’t understand literally costs you money.

If I had done my research on Bitcoin the moment I found out about it, I could have invested in it when it was worth $16,000.

And it’s not just about Bitcoin—it applies to marketing, business, and life. Eternal curiosity allows you to discover secrets about the market that others can’t access. It gives you an edge. It’s what separates those who win from those who sit on the sidelines wondering what they missed.

What Are You Dismissing Too Quickly?

So now, let me ask you: what are you writing off as nonsense without actually understanding it? AI? New investment opportunities? Some weird new tech that sounds futuristic but could be life-changing in a few years?

Are you truly curious? Or are you just looking for confirmation that what you already believe is right?

Because if you’re eternally curious, if you’re willing to dive deep before forming an opinion, you might just find the next Bitcoin before the rest of the world wakes up.

It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself - Charles Darwin.

Never stop being curious - novelty is scary, but often the only way forward.