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He found Bitcoin while sitting in a digger. 🚜

On this week's Key to Sovereignty, Michael O'Keefe shares how 10 hours of The Bitcoin Standard in the backcountry changed his life, how a birthday gold pan became a mining claim, and why it was Bitcoin (not gold) that taught him about money. ⛏️🟠

He also talks about becoming a dad at 17, getting his do-over with his little ones, homeschooling without desks, and stepping into the ring because his son said "if you do, I will." 🥊

His message: you don't need to be an expert. Your journey is enough.

Catch Michael live at the

2 and 3 April 2027, Coronet Peak, Queenstown.

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🎧 Full episode on YouTube and Spotify.

Follow @sovereigntysummitnz and @thebitcoinbasin

#Bitcoin #Sovereignty #NewZealand #Queenstown #GoldMining Homeschooling BitcoinPodcast

Growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, queuing for bananas and empty shelves 🇨🇿

My chat with

on why she'll never take freedom for granted.

🎧 Full episode on The Key to Sovereignty YouTube:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CyWyuLPMbDcWoFHNg4DXp

🎟️ Hear Helena live at

2027 sovereigntysummit.nz

#Bitcoin #Sovereignty #Freedom #NewZealand

New episode of The Key to Sovereignty 🎙️

This week I spoke to former airline pilot turned Bitcoin community builder @jordi of @Satlantis 🛫

We talk Nostr, 1,000 Bitcoin events and why community matters.

See him live at @sovereigntysummit in Queenstown 🇳🇿 @BitcoinBasinNZ

Bitcoin is usable money regardless of what is said about it. I know this because I regularly buy tangible things with it.

If you don't understand Bitcoin there are so many books available. In Queenstown we even have free in person workshops.

In life it's worth asking if your opinion about something is actually yours or if it's something you've heard.

Likely story is, just like me before I understood what it was, how it worked and how it helps real people around the world I dismissed it as a scam. I'm eating my words now, but only after doing the work to understand it.

Keen on a workshop? Message

or

Are you coming to The

in April in

??

Held at Coronet Peak in Queenstown.

The Gondola will be running and although we aren't expecting snow you can certainly expect breathtaking views.

Grab your early bird tickets at

https://sovereigntysummit.nz/

Yass!!

I cringe whenever I read the word 'compulsory'.

I quite like to have a say in how my money is spent or invested. That has derived from my time and energy.

How is this not daylight robbery?

I don't care how 'well' you say you'll invest it, without my consent it's not yours and therefore you are stealing it.

#nannystate

One of the perks of homeschooling.

The quiet part out loud.

Where will

be held?

In some beige conference building with overbearing LED lights everywhere?

NOPE!

It's going to be up the top of a mountain called #coronetpeak It'll be in April though, so no snow - just breathtaking views from every angle!

Can't wait!!

Get your early bird tickets

https://sovereigntysummit.nz/

See you in the mountains at

I have been to so many presentations by

and every time I learn something new.

Some people have a true art of breaking things down simply.

Francisco does this so well, and does with passion.

is so blessed to have this education available locally!

The X robots have been out in force asking what the heck we are trying to achieve in NZ.

Well, it's this. This is the reason behind it all. A blueprint to freedom. To become self sovereign.

The more we learn about Bitcoin the more we understand how every aspect of our lives is affected by broken money.

Sound money is the key to sovereignty.

I CANNOT wait until April!

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See y'all in

at

Oh man, think my son is about to lose all his Bitcoin. Poor bugger.

I've said so many times about how I nearly talked myself out of having children.

The world was too full, I had a great life. Great friends, a great relationship and full of love.

No, it wasn't full. I'm so glad to be proven wrong.

Look at these amazing views in Queenstown @BitcoinBasinNZ where the @sovereigntysummit will be held!

Can't even be spoilt by my husband 😂

Nothing in my life has ever compared to the love and energy I get from being a mother.

For years I said I didn't want children.

I will forever tell my babies that they are my biggest blessing and success.

Never let a classroom get in the way of a good lesson.

I predict an explosion in homeschooling applications in the next 2-3 years.

Happy Birthday to the legend

🥳🎉👏

Have a beautiful day!

Here we are 'working together' (me, technical capabilities of a 90 year old.)

Surround yourself by people who lift you up, always.

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The biggest self growth in my life came from learning to say.. No.

Coming to the

next April?

Check out the famous locations around Queenstown in

- New Zealand.

https://sovereigntysummit.nz/

The conversations with parents are always my favourite.

Children can learn in so many ways. They don't have to be forced!!

Learning through games is a great way. Particularly family board games that everyone can join in with.

Just one Ant.

This scene from A Bug's life sticks with me.

The power is ALWAYS in the people. Even if they see us as little ants..

Views from the carpark..

These are called 'The Remarkables'

• can't imagine why. 🤷🏼‍♀️

One of the great things about the homeschool kids I've met is their ability to connect with people.

Who's coming to

in

next April?!

You'll be able to pay for your dinner in BTC ⚡️

@caribe_onfire

Oh my heart can't cope 😅🧡

Are you Big Spoon or Little Spoon?

Chess is a great game to play as a family.

From complete beginners you learn to think critically, plan ahead and solve problems on the fly.

15 minutes a day builds focus, patience and resilience. Skills that go far beyond the board.

He learns, I learn and together we grow.

I have SO much respect for

A voice of truth and reason, cancelled because he went against the mainstream narrative.

A man with integrity fighting for true health and wellness.

What a line up. 🙌🏼

Happy Birthday to my littlest man Moose 🫎

I was born in London. City girl through and through.

Now, with my family I get to learn by doing.

Embrace nature, respect nature.

Proof of work, the rewards are endless.

Thankful for the opportunity to learn alongside my children.

Early bird gets a crowd free Prague Clock.

WINNING!

Loved exploring the #oldworld in Prague.

Who else has been looking into Tartaria? 🤫

Finding all sorts at the local Bitcoin meet up! @Michael O'Keefe has been stacking $10 of BTC each day and is planning to do so for 500 days.

It's been awesome to follow his journey as he explores Bitcoin and the search of a true sovereign life.

Bitcoin meet ups are always full of interesting people doing some amazing things.

Love it!

I tell my children to surround yourself by people who lift you higher. 🙌🏼

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This is what we came home to.

It's the small things, the thoughtful handmade things.

The little things, make the most impact.

I feel blessed, so truely blessed 🧡

So good to back in New Zealand.

When you can't use legal tender to buy a sandwich it makes you wonder...

What can't we do next?

CBDCs are on the way thick and fast.

They say stay humble and stack sats.

I am so thankful to be able to meet each of these humble humans in the flesh.

Their stories each unique and inspiring.

Connection is everything, being able to look a person in the eye and shake their hand is everything.

These are the people who inspire me, who see Bitcoin for what it is and what it can do. Who are building things for a better tomorrow for MY children.

🙌🏼🙏🏻

They say never meet your heros.

I say bulls**t.

🧡🧡🧡

My First day at @BTCPrague

My cup is full ☀️

What a day!!!!

First day at @btcprague MC'd the VIP stage.

Met the most amazing humans, heard the most amazing talks.

How cool is life!

Too many parents are told their young kids are behind at school.

Don't put pressure on your family by comparing them to these benchmarks.

Let young kids learn through play and example.

The unintended consequences of homeschooling.

It's what they teach you.

Look at those views, commonnnn!!!

Exploring the old world.

IYKYK

#tartarianempire #prague

What are you up to today?

I hope it involves a cardboard spaceship.

Imagination is key to learning, play, explore and live together ❤️

👏🏼🏔️✈️⚡️🙌🏼

I took no maternity leave.

Sent my son to daycare at 5 months.

Told myself it was more important to help provide for my family.

Outsourced the cuddles, the love and the care.

How I regret that.

How I learn from that.

You can't get those moments back.

Don't let society tell you it doesn't matter.

It does.

Socialisation vs Socialising

Close, but no cigar.

Explain Bitcoin to me like I'm five.

(Walking scenes from

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Preparing myself and my kids for life's attacks.

Excuse me you seem too healthy, there must be something wrong!

Sometimes learning just looks like reading a book together in the sun.

Learning is everywhere. ❤️

I could explode with excitement!!!!

FINALLY,

I need a gold star for keeping my mouth quiet this long! 😅😅

Cannot wait for this!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼

POP QUIZ

When is the only time in your life when you're thrust into an environment where the only thing you may have in common with your peers is your age?

Think about it, every other situation is from shared passion, shared responsibility, shared goals.

We could argue that school does this. But the point is, when you are spending 40% or more of your day at school it's pretty significant.

Working hard to align with a group you may have nothing in common with. That's a lot of pressure for some.

Have the most exciting news coming to Queenstown this week from

Really looking forward to sharing it with everyone, watch this space!

Special thanks to @arajaymedia and @sophiepiearcey for capturing my joy!

It’s often easier and quicker for me to just do things myself.

But how much can children learn when we invite them into everyday life?

Cooking teaches so much more than making food.

It involves:

• Reading and following instructions • Measuring and basic maths • Planning and sequencing • Fine motor and hand development • Patience and time management

Studies show children who help with everyday tasks build confidence, independence and problem-solving skills from a young age.

And the added bonus?

Connection. Conversation. Bonding. The little moments they’ll remember.

Sometimes learning doesn’t look like desks and worksheets. Sometimes it looks like tiny hands helping in the kitchen.

Practice patience by letting them join in.

As a homeschool mum, we talk about all sorts of things.

A friend asked me what I teach the kids about money.

We talk about how money is really just a trade for someone’s time, work or energy.

We talk about why some things are worth more than others and how things that are rare or hard to make are usually more valuable.

Same too for the value they give to the world. If it's not a scarce skill set or talent, a product that people want then it's not as valuable.

In a world where money can be printed so easily, I think it’s important for kids to understand that.

Once you see value over price you build your personal stock and spend your time and energy on things that give back to you. Whether that is time, energy or joy.

Teaching my children about the most complex topics thanks to

I'm not a natural reader, but i'm persevering to be a good example to my little ones.

So glad that there are resources out there that we can share as a family.

Open up the conversations about real topics and have fun while you're doing it!

A six year old should be able to do... (insert generalised expectation)

Society constantly checks our progress.

As children, students, workers and providers.

We know we are all different, we understand that we are all wired and built differently.

So why do we continue to bench mark and compare ourselves to others.

Why are we so frustrated and concerned when our progress doesn't match that of another?

Focus on the strengths, the joy & the passions. Not where we should be in comparison.

We are constantly learning and growing regardless - but when we are in our flow our souls light up.

And that is where life is.

I thought I was going to mess everything up!

Turns out I was just trying to replicate and copy. I wasn’t trusting my own gut and abilities.

Homeschooling is about finding out what works for your family.

Brand new merchant in

🚨⚡️

First ever transaction through

's brand new lighting wallet.

@caribe_onfire in Queenstown now accepts Bitcoin thanks to

Welcome to the Bitcoin Basin 👏🏼

I pulled my son out of school - Four months months on and the biggest lesson I've learnt so far is:

The hardest part was just starting.

I did the research, I spent the time learning and working out if it was the right thing for our family.

But, like anything else the execution was the hardest part.

Don't let noise muffle your gut, your inner voice.

Live life of your terms.

Buying Pizza with BTC on Pizza day!!

Using the new

wallet ⚡️

HAPPY PIZZA Day from all of us SPEDNERS at

16 years ago today, someone paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas.

Today? That stack is worth over NZ$1.3 billion.

The most expensive takeaway in history, but someone had to be first. Someone had to spend it, prove it worked, show this magic internet money could actually buy something real.

So today we salute Laszlo Hanyecz who bought the pizzas and inspired SPEDNERS around the world!

Happy Pizza Day.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​!

@franktonpizzeriaqtn

May meet up!! See you in 2 sleeps team 🧡✨🚀

Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing their joy.

Her face lit up 🥹

If you suffer from Monday-itus you're still in the system.

Everyday is a blessing, we should be excited to be alive and experience this journey.🧡

Not to say we shouldn't have our challenges, this is what grows us as human beings. But a contrived upcoming dread lowers our vibrations.

Rise vibrations by seeking a sovereign life where you dictate how your life is lived and how a Monday looks and feels. 🙌🏼

Are you supposed to have this much fun on a podcast?

I SEE you 🧡✨

Chatting all great things about Life and

https://fountain.fm/episode/52kzhqJR0OrBVDDqDML6

GM

Life is beautiful 🙏🏻☀️

"How's the homeschooling going?"