Geopolitcs & Your Bank Account
A few days ago, the Ron Paul Institute republished my column about “Uncle Bibi’s War.”
The premise is simple. Washington continues to write blank checks for foreign conflicts while the domestic economy slowly bleeds out.
You can get mad about it. You can argue with strangers on the internet. Or you can do the only thing that guarantees your survival.
You can build your own economy.
When the macroeconomic picture looks grim, the microeconomy—your personal bank account—needs an iron-clad defense system.
You do not build that system by saving pennies. You build it by producing value, commanding an audience, and charging unapologetically for your insight.
That is what a publishing platform provides. It is an inflation-proof, censorship-resistant asset.
I stopped complaining about the state of the world long ago. Now, I just build platforms to bypass the gatekeepers.
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P.S. – The Blueprint is my third iteration of a Substack strategy document. The people who already got their hands on it—and implemented at least some of the tactics—have been doing remarkably well.
Fair warning, however, this is taken right out of the Blueprint:
Some people may read this entire document and say, “Wow! Great ideas. But I don’t want to do or can’t do all of that. But, thanks, good information.” If this attitude starts creeping in, stop reading. Seriously. The rest will be a waste of time for everyone.
So, long story, short: If you’re a hobbyist, this probably isn’t the product for you. No problem. I have solutions for you on that front, just not today.
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