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Is Bitcoin really the future of money, or is it just hype? Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy, joins Tom Bilyeu to explain why Bitcoin is not only the solution to inflation but the single greatest opportunity for building generational wealth. Saylor reveals the math and strategy behind his prediction of Bitcoin hitting $13 million per coin, how capital flows like energy through a system, and why it’s time for governments and individuals alike to recapitalize using Bitcoin. This is not just a conversation about cryptocurrency—it’s about understanding the fundamental economics of wealth, value, and a digital-first future. SHOWNOTES [00:03:28] – Michael Saylor breaks down why 2024 marks the “Year Zero” of Bitcoin institutional adoption. [00:04:49] – How Bitcoin goes from $100K to $13 million: education, adoption, and the Bitcoin24 model. [00:07:11] – Institutional adoption: BlackRock, ETFs, and Bitcoin standard companies leading the charge. [00:10:41] – Nation states and Bitcoin: The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Trump’s economic stance. [00:12:40] – Why dollars lose value: Inflation explained and the 7% rule eroding your wealth. [00:17:10] – The theft of buying power: Why holding cash is not a long-term solution. [00:26:57] – Is Bitcoin “risk-free”? Understanding volatility, timelines, and the physics of capital. [00:32:56] – The waterfall metaphor: How capital flows to its most efficient and secure state. [00:45:50] – The $450 trillion opportunity: Bitcoin as the ultimate long-term store of value. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Miro: Bring your teams to Miro’s revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get 10% off your first month Netsuite: Spend less time looking backwards, and more time on what's next. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/theory  NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/impacttheory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Vanta: Get $1,000 off Vanta when you go to https://vanta.com/THEORY ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve been diving into cryptocurrency and I do not want any of you to miss out on the opportunity to learn more about Bitcoin and crypto for yourselves. I am all in when it comes to building businesses and being the entrepreneur that I am, but when it comes to finances, I am definitely out of my comfort zone. It feels like a movement going on around Bitcoin and crypto, and it would feel so wrong to not bring you, someone, I think you should definitely spend time researching, Michael Saylor. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is accessible to nearly every single person cannot be disregarded out of ignorance. Michael is an MIT graduate and the CEO of Micro-strategy and a self-appointed ambassador for the Bitcoin Movement, whose explanations of what Bitcoin is and why this is so important is one of the best I’ve heard in my own pursuit to better understand cryptocurrency. Listen, research, and do what is best for you, but I urge you to make an informed decision. [Original air date: 6-10-21]. SHOW NOTES: Startup | Michael on how MicroStrategy started [1:39] Risks | What growing $16 million with risks was in comparison to no risks [3:53] First Principles | First Principles thinking and being intellectually fearless [11:22] Bitcoin | Michael explains how why bitcoin is 1st engineering in economics [21:50] Currency Value | Breaking down the shift in wealth with devaluing currency [25:51] Inflation | Michael debunks inflation myth, unpacking the real problem [28:50] Hyperinflation | Hyperinflation in bonds, crypto, luxury items [34:26] Cash Is Trash | Michale explains how cash is losing value, and at what rate [38:24] Devaluation Rate | Michael on the challenge of beating currency devaluation [43:03] Currency Conversion | Converting weak currency to stronger assets is best [48:48] What Is Bitcoin | Michael explains why bitcoin is more valuable and desirable [51:20] Crypto Volatility | Bitcoin volatility and seeing how big the problem is [1:05:11] Accessibility | Bitcoin accessibility and solution for rich and poor [1:15:53] Bitcoin Secure | Michael exposes how Bitcoin is a secure asset [1:20:57] Sustainable Energy | Bitcoin, sustainable energy and Elon Musk [1:22:49] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Miro: Bring your teams to Miro’s revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get 10% off your first month Netsuite: Spend less time looking backwards, and more time on what's next. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/theory  NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/impacttheory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Vanta: Get $1,000 off Vanta when you go to https://vanta.com/THEORY ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regardless of where you live, societies are feeling the threat against certain freedoms and are fighting back. Humans innately don’t want to be oppressed or censored by larger, more powerful and dominant groups. But exactly how do you define your freedom? Is your freedom tied to your “rights'' or is your freedom independent of that? Sebastian Junger, best selling author, Afghanistan war correspondent and more has authored a new book, Freedom, that will leave you shocked, perplexed and challenged in many ways. In this conversation, he and Tom take a deep dive into freedom, what it means for different societies, how smaller groups are able to give larger groups and armies hell, and are willing to risk their lives for their freedom. Sebastian also shares his 400 mile experience walking through America with a group of friends and reflects on different feelings of freedom. His more recent near death experience will shock you and give you yet another perspective of freedom worth fighting for Order Sebastian Junger’s new book, Freedom: https://amzn.to/3rr8tP1 [Original air date: 7-22-21]. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction 1:06 | What is Freedom? 2:49 | Defend Your Freedom 6:04 | Balancing Opposing Sides 8:12 | Root of the Word Freedom 10:51 | 10,000 miles for Defense 15:40 | Society Safe in Numbers 20:19 | Value of Physical Strength 25:12 | Small Fighter Advantage 31:14 | Culture of Honor 41:07 | Agriculture Control 48:04 | Autonomy vs Comfort 53:12 | Social Primate PTSD 58:31 | Importance of Physical Contact 1:03:45 | A Weird 400 Mile Trip 1:06:39 | Seeking Out Challenges 1:08:54 | Freedom Along Gender Lines 1:17:00 | Lessons Raising Girls 1:21:31 | Near Death Experience 1:27:32 | Giving Meaning to Death 1:29:04 | Discussing His Next Book 1:32:34 | Relationship to Fear CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Rosetta Stone: Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com Miro: Bring your teams to Miro’s revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Found Banking: Stop getting lost in countless finance apps and try Found for free at https://found.com/impact Momentous: Shop now at https://livemomentous.com and use code IMPACT for 20% your new Momentous routine Factor: Get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active at https://factormeals.com/impacttheory50 with code impacttheory50 StopBox: Get 10% off, plus Buy One Get One Free for the StopBox Pro with code IMPACT at https://stopboxusa.com What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory, Tom takes a deep dive into the pivotal issues shaping the future of society. He begins with a nuanced exploration of Daniel Penny’s acquittal in a controversial legal case, unpacking its implications for justice, public perception, and the shifting dynamics of societal trust. Shifting gears, Tom analyzes Trump’s bold invitation to Xi Jinping, revealing the strategic implications of this geopolitical move for global power and America’s future. Tom also discusses the transformative potential of Bitcoin, projecting its rise to $100K and what it could mean for decentralized wealth and individual autonomy. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking examination of the ethical challenges surrounding Character AI, highlighting how advancements in artificial intelligence are forcing humanity to redefine morality and accountability in a tech-driven age. Packed with insight, this episode offers actionable strategies for navigating a rapidly changing world. SHOWNOTES [00:02:15] - Introduction: The societal stakes of Daniel Penny’s acquittal and the broader implications for public trust in justice. [00:12:45] - Breaking down the controversy: Public reactions and the media’s role in shaping narratives around vigilante justice. [00:18:40] - Trump’s strategic play: What Xi Jinping’s invitation reveals about geopolitical shifts and America’s global positioning. [00:29:15] - Bitcoin’s revolutionary potential: How decentralized wealth could reshape personal freedom and economic systems. [00:41:30] - The future of Bitcoin: Predictions for Bitcoin’s rise to $100K and its impact on global economics. [00:50:10] - AI ethics in focus: The Character AI controversy and the moral dilemmas posed by advanced artificial intelligence. [01:03:25] - Practical applications of AI: How AI innovations could reshape industries and daily life. [01:08:45] - Closing thoughts: Actionable steps to prepare for societal and technological transformation. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Rosetta Stone: Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com Miro: Bring your teams to Miro’s revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Found Banking: Stop getting lost in countless finance apps and try Found for free at https://found.com/impact Momentous: Shop now at https://livemomentous.com and use code IMPACT for 20% your new Momentous routine Factor: Get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active at https://factormeals.com/impacttheory50 with code impacttheory50 StopBox: Get 10% off, plus Buy One Get One Free for the StopBox Pro with code IMPACT at https://stopboxusa.com What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices