It’s been a while since I last sat down to write here. Life’s been moving fast. I recently got back from a month-long trip to Korea, and right before that, I made a decision that I had been contemplating for a long time—I decided to start my own business. It wasn’t just some light decision I made on a whim; it was a real commitment, something that feels like a bold but necessary move forward in my life. I just couldn’t let myself stay stuck in the comfort of “normal.” Because I knew—if I stayed still, I’d start falling behind.
The idea is simple but meaningful: I’m building a platform that connects small-to-medium-sized roasteries with green coffee bean farms across the world. It sounds straightforward on paper, but once I started, I realized how many challenges lie between “idea” and “execution.” Communication between roasters and farms is messy, and most of the industry still runs on emails, spreadsheets, and old-school contracts. My platform aims to simplify this—with automated logistics, documentation, and hopefully in the future, even blockchain integration for full transparency.
But man, this world doesn’t exactly open its arms to new things. Just reaching out to roasteries and farms was a mission in itself. I’ve spent weeks drafting messages, making calls, researching contacts… and yet, the pace is slow. Some days, I wonder—did I bite off more than I can chew? But then again, every time I push a little further, get a response, or refine the system—I feel that same thrill I used to feel back when I was deep in crypto trading.
Speaking of which—have you been watching the markets lately?
Tesla’s been bouncing back again after a steep drop. Bitcoin too—it fell hard but is now recovering with decent momentum. There’s still a lot of uncertainty, especially with Trump’s recent trade talk heating up again. The new wave of tariff rhetoric seems to have hit U.S. equities pretty hard. And let’s not forget the whispers around inflation and interest rate volatility that just won’t go away.
To me, this kind of environment is where the real moves are made—not when the market is calm, but when it’s turbulent. It reminds me of how I used to trade crypto: You either learn to ride the waves or get crushed by them. And just like back then, I’m keeping an eye on Bitcoin’s halving cycle. It’s approaching fast—and I truly believe we’re about to enter another bull phase.
In the meantime, I’ve been gradually buying back in. I started dollar-cost averaging back at 85,000 CAD, spreading my entries to avoid chasing tops. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I’ve been through enough of these cycles to know that patience pays off.
Between this wild market and building something from scratch, I feel like I’ve stepped into a whole new phase of my life. It’s not always smooth, but at least it’s mine. And that alone makes all the difference.