In this episode I spoke with Scott Dedels—author of The Dao of Bitcoin and founder of Block Rewards—who's delved deep into how Daoist thinking can smooth the roller‑coaster that is life. He recounts how a basketball coach’s gift, The Tao of the Jump Shot, sparked a lifelong study of Daoism, which later merged with his work in the corporate world, and his discovery of Bitcoin as a tool to reclaim “time” from inflationary, attention‑draining systems. By practicing the Daoist middle‑path—doing enough without over‑forcing—Scott helped to teach me how to stay calm amid price swings, avoid the trap of endless consumption, and focus on what truly matters. He also explains Block Rewards, a B2B SaaS business that he's building, and a company with huge potential.

0:17 Scott on his second Bitcoin book and Block Rewards

2:09 The origin of Daoism in Scott's life

5:42 Mapping Bitcoin as a thing of nature

7:20 Bitcoin as a life raft or source of frustration

11:08 Scott on his "fiat career" and Daoist lens

14:30 The historical context of Daoism

20:53 Universal truths and approach to conflict

24:18 Bitcoin, Daoism, and the theft of time

31:11 Solving the wealth problem with Bitcoin

41:42 Block Rewards: Making money in and around Bitcoin

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