Life is a series of endless pursuits—from material desires to personal growth. In this reflective piece, the author explores how constant chasing shapes our lives, the double-edged sword of hunger and greed, especially in the crypto world, and the importance of self-perception.
Is It Good to Chase Something All the Time?
Drawing from a peaceful family dinner, the author contemplates how moments of joy are fleeting amid life's relentless pursuits. As Monday arrives, everyone resumes climbing career ladders or expanding businesses, only to reunite months later in similar happiness.
This highlights a core truth: the chase never ends. Desires evolve—from tech gadgets to homes, trips, and education funds. Needs expand with life, and while the author questions if it must be this way, they accept it as reality.
Life is lived in between different chases. Accepting this cycle allows us to find balance amid constant ambition.
The Hunger Keeps You Up
As we grow, former wants become necessities, driving daily motivation. The author shares personal fears of losing current luxuries like travels and fine dining, which fuel their drive.
However, hunger can turn destructive: Hunger is only good until it starts eating you. Chasing designer items or bigger homes may lead to sacrificing family time or skipping important moments.
Reflecting on a past phase of overworking with little reward, the author realized true happiness lay in skipped experiences. A man only wins when he is truly happy. Readers are urged to identify their own sources of joy.
Overambition can cost relationships and well-being. Balance drive with what truly matters.
Being Greedy Enough is Good
Contrary to childhood tales vilifying greed, the author advocates for enough greed. Everyone harbors some greed; denying it is self-deception.
In crypto, greed draws people in—for money, fun, pseudonymity, or privacy—all forms of desiring a better life. The author's own journey: entering for wealth, staying for enjoyment, and feeling unemployable elsewhere.
Yet, unchecked greed leads to losses. Friends lost high six figures by not exiting trades, overconfident in skills. Early BTC gains were squandered without stop-losses.
- Lesson Learned: Set exit points; know when to stop.
- Making It: For the author, it's earning enough interest from crypto to cover yearly expenses.
Greed can propel exploration of financial primitives, but draw lines to prevent round-trip losses.
You Are as Good as You Think You Are
Self-doubt can be crippling: If you think you are bad at something, you are bad at something. Constantly seeking voids creates more.
The author overcame feeling like the "dumbest in the room" by realizing intelligence matters less than expression and seeking help. Human psychology favors positive-sum interactions: asking for knowledge benefits both parties.
In crypto communities like X, genuine requests for help yield responses—avoiding AI-generated content helps.
You define your edge. Embrace self-worth to navigate life's chases effectively.
Conclusion
The chase—fueled by hunger and greed—is inevitable, but balance and self-belief are key to true success. In crypto and life, knowing when to pause and what truly fulfills you prevents burnout and loss.