My own rule of thumb is that for each step someone makes towards me, I will make a step towards them. If I step forward, they must respond in kind, taking responsibility for themselves and their actions.

I've spoken to many people about cryptocurrency. Very few have been hungry to learn. Some have returned at a later date to make greater enquiry. I won't expend anymore energy than they are willing to reciprocate.

The essence of cryptocurrency is personal responsibility. The idea of personal responsibility has been diminished in these modern times. Many seek to externalize blame. When I contemplate this I'm reminded of the Pareto principle, the 80/20 rule. Only 20 percent of the people do the work necessary to achieve. The other 80 percent wait in the hope of being favored by the other. It is almost like a natural hierarchy of leadership. We can't all be leaders or we would have no followers. Those of us who are leaders must stoically move forward, like the captains of ships seeking to find great bounties to share with our hard working and obedient crew.