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<p>In this episode, I chat with Mandrik, a legendary Bitcoin OG who’s been around since 2011. He shares deep honest reflections on proof of work, health and hardship. </p>
<p>We talk about what it was like working customer support during Mt. Gox, the emotional impact of long bear markets, and why kindness, consistency, and situational awareness matter. </p>
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<p>––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– </p>
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<p>––– Chapters ––– </p>
<p>00:00 - Intro </p>
<p>01:08 - Mandrik: Bitcoin OG & Baklava Boss </p>
<p>04:30 - Freedom, Cash Traps & the Baklava Origin Story </p>
<p>08:30 - Cooking Roots: Diners, Grandmas & Fat Kid Energy </p>
<p>12:30 - Keto in 2011, Divorce & the First Bite of Baklava in 13 Years </p>
<p>17:00 - Health Journey, Delayed Gratification & Bitcoin Parallels </p>
<p>21:00 - Captain Crunch, Crunchberries & Hedonic Burnout</p>
<p>25:30 - Tweets of Struggle: Pushing Through the Pain </p>
<p>30:00 - Scrubbing Toilets Over Fiat: Escaping a Dead-End Job </p>
<p>34:30 - Closed Loop Bitcoin Economy in New Hampshire </p>
<p>39:00 - Cooking at Porkfest, Meeting Bitcoiners Through Food </p>
<p>43:30 - Jump to Blockchain.info & Early Bitcoin Startup Chaos </p>
<p>48:00 - Startup Grind, Family Balance & 24/7 Bitcoin Life </p>
<p>52:30 - Meaningful Work vs. Mediocre Office Jobs </p>
<p>56:30 - 4 AM Mornings, Short Sleepers & Existential Impact </p>
<p>1:01:00 - Walking, Sunrises & Psychopath Hour Reflections </p>
<p>1:05:30 - The Power of Kindness, Random Compliments & Awareness </p>
<p>1:10:00 - Feeding the Homeless: Lessons from Dad’s Diner </p>
<p>1:14:30 - Situational Awareness & Travel Safety </p>
<p>1:19:00 - Bacon Weave Sandwiches & Caitlin Long’s Memory </p>
<p>1:23:30 - Feeding the Masses: Deep Fried Everything </p>
<p>1:28:00 - Mandrik’s Roots: Nicknames, Gaming & Identity </p>
<p>1:32:30 - Toilets & Baklava: Humble Bitcoin Beginnings </p>
<p>1:37:00 - Getting Paid in Bitcoin for “Low Status” Work </p>
<p>1:41:00 - Advice to the Young: Take the Risk While You Can </p>
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<p>I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. </p>
<p>Thank you for listening!</p>