** Notes to myself 2**
Don't Live to Work, Work to Live

We spend a significant portion of our lives working. But do we let work define us, or do we see it as just one part of our journey? The motto "Don't live to work, work to live" reminds us not to see life as only about work. While working is important, life is enriched by the moments spent with loved ones, hobbies, and time for ourselves.

Work should be a means to enhance our quality of life, not the center of it. If your job is draining all your energy and leaving you exhausted, it might be time to reassess your balance. Remember, life is not a race but a journey. Use work as an opportunity to become a better version of yourself, but always keep the main goal of truly living life to the fullest. Because what truly matters is not what you do for a living, but how you live your life.

Notes to Myself 1

"Hard times create strong men, and easy times create weak men" is one of the best sayings I've heard recently, helping me understand life more deeply. If you're going through a tough phase—whether financially or emotionally—know that you will emerge stronger in character and mind. When the old saying goes, "Time heals all wounds," this must be what they meant.

One of my favorite Zen stories goes like this:
A great Chinese dynasty was at the height of its power, yet the emperor was anxious. He visited a Zen monk, asking for a gift to support him in his darkest times. Weeks later, the monk returned with a ring, telling the emperor it held hidden magic to be used as a last resort.

Years passed, the dynasty weakened, and the emperor lost his power, family, and wealth. Fleeing the palace, While sitting in a remote part of the forest, overwhelmed by despair, he remembered the ring given to him by the monk. Opening its secret compartment, he found a note inside that read, "This too shall pass."

The real magic lies in time and life itself. Never lose hope.

USEFUL INFORMATION SERIES 17⤵️
✅The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Measures inflation by tracking price changes in a basket of goods and services. It significantly impacts both stock and crypto markets.

Stock Market Effects:

1. Interest Rates:

• High CPI can lead to Fed rate hikes, raising borrowing costs and potentially lowering stock prices.
• Low CPI might result in rate cuts, boosting stocks due to cheaper borrowing.

2. Corporate Earnings:

• High inflation raises production costs, possibly reducing profits and stock prices.
• If companies pass costs to consumers, earnings and stocks might remain stable.

3. Consumer Spending:

• High inflation erodes purchasing power, reducing spending in sectors like retail and entertainment.

4. Investor Sentiment:

• High CPI can cause fear of rate hikes and market sell-offs, while low CPI boosts confidence and rallies.

Crypto Market Effects:

1. Inflation Hedge:

• High CPI increases demand for cryptos like Bitcoin as inflation hedges, though this varies with market conditions.

2. Risk Sentiment:

• High inflation and rate hike fears create a risk ⤵️ read more from comment