I got into bitcoin because I literally didn't know what I should do with my spare money.

I keep stacking because I still mostly don't know what else I should do with it.

So I don't feel like I sacrificed anything. 🤔

Most of our large expenses were already locked in when I started stacking. We’re looking into downsizing and cost cutting, but it’s financially complicated.

I’ve mostly just cut back on discretionary expenditures, like snacks and video games, which is undoubtedly good for me anyway.

I haven’t gotten a haircut since 2019. My wife trims my hair when it gets too long.

you have a great attitude, especially your bit about cubicle life. I share most of these things with you, but for the cubicle. I hope you have some sort of tome at your desk that reminds you what your sacrifice is worth. If you don't, I'll make one. just a thought

A new car and a big house.

Basically my biggest sacrifice is the present for the future. Sacrificed food where I can. For example instead of buying peanuts I buy bananas. Sacrificed the place where I live also, it has been now almost 10 years with not so much holidays, not going outside often, not buying clothes where I can (I wait for holes to really become big). I try to avoid also living in rich countries and favor poor countries. With currency arbitrage we can save quite a bit. So not going to the US to pay a $1000 rent for example hahaha.

A lot if time! Going down the bitcoin rabbit hole makes people dive into so many different topics, so I'd say a lot of time spent on education at the expense of regular normie activities

I have not purchased any new clothes or travel

My car is from 2009

Downsizing everything, living in smaller house but good location for better quality of life, to save time and to be able to walk everywhere almost (and save from public transport). Can walk to work also. Sold car and scooter 2021. Canceled all subscriptions, yt and spotify free versions are ok, even if annoying with ads, netflix sharing with 2 other families, audible cancel and can get offer for 3 months with half price, spotify same,

Doing free activities like walking and hiking near home. Not buying new clothes, etc all new things and specially gadgets i think i need

Realised i can work much less stressful job half time and dedicate more time for my physical and mental health

Big saving eating healthy, specially dont use food delivery and eating out, still once a month like dating night, it is enough

Then you realise and accept what you have already is enough and learned to be grateful, it really helps.

And like knut grandfather said: if you dont desire that lambo anymore or whatever, anymore, you already own it.

Instead of books, there is podcasts like What Bitcoin Did or just listening Saylor and shitposting in X

All good things in life are free! Or almost

Good luck!

I moved to a cheaper country.