Lesson 02: Why Bitcoin? (The Inflation Reality Check)
Hey Mama! Remember in school how they taught us about how the banking system works? How the government takes a percentage of what you earn, and how, in the years to come, inflation is going to get higher and higher until what you earn is less valuable than the paper it’s printed on? …I sure as heck don't!
What I do remember is my wonderful Gran. She lived on a farm and had never driven a car in her life, but she spoke about inflation like it weighed on her shoulders. She could almost physically see her paper money losing its value. We all know a little bit about inflation—enough to see that it’s never beneficial to us. We’ve seen our mortgage payments escalate and noticed how the same $100 buys less and less at the grocery store every single week.
Why does this matter to us? Because Bitcoin is the key. In Lesson 01, we spoke about what Bitcoin is; now, we’re going to talk about why it is the only real shield against inflation.
The Math of Motherhood
How’s this for a "Why Bitcoin" moment? Imagine a chart showing housing costs over the last 14 years. In the traditional world, housing value increased by roughly 89%. That sounds great until you realize that number is actually "cut down" by inflation. The house didn't necessarily get 89% better; your money just got weaker. Then, you look at Bitcoin. In that same timeframe, it increased by over 3.3 billion %.
Bitcoin is largely unaffected by the "money printer" because you cannot simply make more of it. It isn't owned by a government or a corporation that can manipulate it when they make a mistake. There will only ever be 21 million. That’s it.
A Glimpse Into the Future
Close your eyes and look ahead 10 or 15 years. I’ll be in my 50s; my kids will be in their 20s. Maybe you’re in a similar boat, or looking toward your 60s. Imagine a world where you spent these years building your Bitcoin reserve, and that "pot" just kept growing while everyone else’s savings dwindled.
The world is starting to wake up to this. People are researching and buying in faster than ever, gearing up for this asset to keep climbing. I honestly believe that if we don't start learning this skill and teaching our kids how to trade, we are going to be in big financial trouble. I don’t want my family to be at the mercy of government decisions like we saw in 2020. I want my freedom too much—and I will fight for my children’s freedom even harder.
Fundamentals Before "Writing"
Think of it this way: when your little one starts Grade 1, you get them the backpack, you wrap the books, and you label every single piece of clothing. You set them up for a win, so they walk in prepared and confident.
This is why I start this guide with Bitcoin and inflation. You need to understand the fundamentals—the "why" behind the money—before you learn to "read and write" the charts. It would be irresponsible of me to throw you into the trading game without helping you understand the ground you're standing on.
You Are Not Alone
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