In the beginning, when I first got into Bitcoin, I didn't realize the depth it carried or how much one's lifestyle changes by embracing it. I had no idea what it would truly bring me.

First and foremost, it gave me personal confidence and a sense of security because I discovered it much earlier than most. On the other hand, by getting to know it and learning about the nature of money, something they purposefully don't teach you in school, I gained a greater will to work, more motivation, and a desire for a humbler life.

At first glance, this sounds contradictory. People who don't see the full picture imagine Bitcoin as a world of speculation, greed, and gambling. This is exactly the image the "fiat world" broadcasts to the public regarding Bitcoin’s monetary nature, and they do it for a reason.

When you are surrounded by bright young artists who think for themselves and are driven by a love for art, the topic of Bitcoin initially alienates them. It seems strange to them because they don't expect it from me, especially given the "pre-packaged" image they've been fed. Since I love my job and selflessly share my professional knowledge with younger colleagues, they found my interest in Bitcoin even more peculiar.

For a while, I felt it was difficult to speak about it in such an environment. I let one, two, three years pass. Through subtle, casual conversations, unobtrusively and with the same passion I use to teach sound engineering — I shared my knowledge of Bitcoin.

Today, after three years, I made my first P2P transaction with a younger colleague. I used to think no one was interested, but it turned out that being low-key was enough to spark their curiosity to read up on it. It finally happened, and on his initiative. It’s a good day.

Young people are just starting to arrive in Bitcoin. Today, I have a chat group of 15 young colleagues who want to hear what I have to say. It is vital to explain to them right at the start what they should look at, what they should ignore, and why even before explaining what Bitcoin is. They will digest the technicalities when the time is right.

The fight against the fiat system should happen naturally and unobtrusively. We are here for each other, not for pure profit. Profit will come as our numbers grow, and everyone will benefit. My goals are higher than that: I want to increase adoption among "my" people, my family and the colleagues I work with now and in the future.