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<sub><sub>Source: [Mr. Anderson](https://twitter.com/TrueCrypto28/status/1496138688715280390)</sub></sub>

# Recognizing value
Crypto Twitter is a very interesting place to be, not only to stay updated with the latest developments in the crypto business, but also to engage in meaningful conversations. Straight to the point is always preferred,  and the character limit in place makes it all the more easy to generate engagement. Combined with the simplicity of the UI, I believe it has played a key role in the platform's success.

I can't help but think that we desperately need a Hive-based alternative, but this is material for another blog post. Hopefully, ProjectBlank will roll out soon and give us a taste of Twitter on the blockchain.

Another thing I love about Twitter is the fact that by visiting the trends, I sometimes stumble upon irrelevant, random, yet meaningful posts I can draw inspiration from. I guess this is one of the perks of having hundreds of millions of daily active users, and it only makes me wonder how beautiful Hive will look once we hit that kind of numbers.

Call me crazy but I believe it's only a matter of time. Not gonna go into how much time though.

# Two birds with one stone

Apart from the most welcome financial gains, this place also offers top-notch information regarding a wide range of subjects, provided that you know where to look at and what to ignore. We are still far from going viral, yet there's already an ocean of information at your fingertips, so vast that it makes the ability to filter out the spam a very important skill to have.

Similarly, in my humble opinion, it is equally important to respect your priorities and be able to identify what's really needed in your life, versus what feels so but actually holds much less value. This is much easier in theory, as it is unfortunately true that we are beings that tend to focus on what really matters only when disaster knocks on our door.

Money is absolutely necessary, as it is practically impossible to survive without it even if you live off the grid, let alone enjoy a peaceful, safe life. In this sense, it is reasonable that we spend most of our lives in pursuit of resources and material belongings; there is no other way around it. However, ironically enough, the most important things in life can't be bought.

# Count your blessings

Health, love, family, friendship, time, purpose; the best things in life aren't things. These things can't be bought, and no one can live a happy, well-balanced life without them. This is human nature.

This can be hard to remember trying to make ends meet in a hectic city full of success-driven individuals, and I'm no better at all. I'm actually struggling to practice what I preach, working all day long and never taking a day off even though I don't have to drain myself like that.

The desire for success and power never fades away, and that explains why even some of the most wealthy individuals in the world prefer to work hard every day when they could just retire on fancy islands without ever having to worry about a thing again. It's all about fulfillment. Again, blame it on human nature. 

# We crave progress
This is what we are and why we managed to conquer the planet in the first place, so it's not necessarily a bad thing. We just love achieving more and getting better. That said, balance is key and we need to take a breath every now and then and think about what matters the most in life. 

If the current state of the market is affecting your emotional well-being, just focus on all the precious things you have in your life that money can't buy. Seriously, think about it.

Thanks for reading,
@lordneroo



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