Kontext on Nostr: Do I feel called? Or was that decision spurred by a survival need? Kind of both, I ...

Do I feel called? Or was that decision spurred by a survival need?
Kind of both, I guess. That idea came to me at a time where I had recently admitted to myself that I'm a long way from making a living as a musician or a writer and running low on finances... But I did know I wanted to work either in Bitcoin or something creative. And I also knew I didn't have the resume or the technical skills to get a job within the Bitcoin industry.

So, when the gift card idea occurred to me, I dismissed it at first. It seemed boring, banal, simplistic. But it lingered on in my head, and I started putting threads together from different experiences and interests to create something unique. I got the idea for selling the discount codes - Reverse Affiliate Marketing - affiliate marketing where I don't claim commissions, but charge the end user for the opportunity to get better prices. The insight I mentioned earlier about buying gift cards for fiat in Australia to save money on groceries. Membership and loyalty system where members can refer new members by gifting them gift cards, buy or earn membership levels for life, and earn a share in the (future) profits of the company (I was also considering trying to get financing via crowdfunding, but opted for that road instead - although I haven't really pushed or explained this idea in public too much). Integration of my passion for copyright-free works via the nprofile1qyg8wumn8ghj7mtwdsh8vvrv9e5k7qgkwaehxw309ahx7um5wgh8xar4wpkx2c3wvd3sqgppsr09kuhnmhamjwnzy2t4nkpk6r00ld6y8lh7qdhf6ry9f4kt5vu0jsp2 (nprofile…jsp2) initiative and section (and creating a synergy between a for-profit company and a not-for-profit arm of it, which would then in turn act as a promotional avenue).

And I thought this was the "low hanging fruit" in the Bitcoin space. Which has not proven to be true, of course, haha. But it's an interesting experience and experiment, and if necessary I can keep the overheads so low that I can continue it even if it doesn't generate any profits for years and I just pay the monthly bills from doing some fiat job. Also, being a Bitcoin company, I feel that there are (and will be) many avenues to evolve into or pivot into. If there's anything this experience has taught me, it's that we are so early 🚀

Hey what about yourself? I remember you mentioned you were (are?) an entrepreneur at some point in your life as well when we met in Helsinki? BTW I'm still up for that call if you'd rather talk that way.