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The Crypto Nomad's Powerful Brew: How Decentralization …

The year 2022 witnessed a remarkable crypto implosion, with numerous insolvencies and bankruptcies filed by some of the largest …
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Re-Generation X

We Generation X members (Gen Xers) are a sinking generation, lost in many ways, together on a proverbial Titanic. This new decade of the …
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Old Paradigms Die Hard: Proof of Resilience

In the face of war with Russia, Ukraine has built a sovereign digital economy, or a national 'State in a Smartphone,' by leveraging …
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Blockchain Ethics: A Bridge to Abundance

Unlike many other recent Blockchain books focused on describing and defining Blockchain technology from a technical or cryptocurrency …
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Blockchain Ethics: Arise from the Ashes

Blockchain Ethics: Arise from the Ashes is a continuation of the Blockchain Ethics consumer guide series that author Jamil Hasan first …
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Blockchain Ethics: Fighting Honorable Battles

Blockchain Ethics: Fighting Honorable Battles is a continuation of the Blockchain Ethics consumer guide series that author Jamil Hasan …
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Why Wall Street is Running Scared

I have titled the second compilation, Episode 2, “Why Wall Street is Running Scared,” and that episode I have now converted it into this …
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From Stuck to Unstoppable

This first book in the Crypto Hipster series, entitled From “Stuck” to Unstoppable, focuses on how blockchain technology can help us …
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Local Business Mavericks - Volume 16

Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders. This book is great for giving insights to …
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Play Amazing Games, Earn Amazing Prizes: The Play-to-Earn …

Crypto Gaming has been an area of tremendous growth over the last couple years. This digital sector has witnessed the recreation of the …
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Sold Out in Fifteen Seconds: NFTs for Gaming, Art, …

Coming out of COVID-19, the year 2021 started a renaissance movement with nonfungible tokens (NFTs), witnessed by remarkable growth and …
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The Zoology and Cheese of NFTs: The Many Shapes and Sizes …

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have not only been an area of tremendous growth over the last couple years but also have helped empower an …
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Books That Inspire: A Curated Collection of Reads from Visionary Minds

Zero Hour for Gen X: How the Last Adult Generation Can Save America from Millennials

Why did I love this book?


I recommend this book because it made me reflect deeply on where my financial success derailed. Since 2017, I have strongly advocated for the rapid expansion of innovative technology like Bitcoin, crypto, and artificial intelligence, through hosting podcasts and writing books. After reading this book, I was shocked that I agreed with the need for a more cautious approach. I thought about the benefits and drawbacks of rapidly advancing technology and why it makes sense to be more careful.

I believe Gen X is not just the bridge between the analog and digital worlds but also the connectors and innovators that will drive our global economy forward. I grew up not feeling special, but this book helped change my perspective. I have shared traits, such as resilience and adaptability, with my fellow Gen Xers. I now wish to use my voice to strengthen relationships in our increasingly digital age. I see how to help the next generation navigate a complex digital world and ensure technology serves our future.

Passed Over and Pissed Off: The Overlooked Leadership Talents of Generation X

Why did I love this book?


I loved this book because I related to it in so many ways. During 2017, I stood at the crossroads of uncertainty as corporate layoffs reverberated through the U.S. economy. The weight of being laid off was heavy on me and my peers. For seven years afterward, I submitted tens of thousands of applications without receiving an interview. After a short while, each rejection took an emotional and psychological toll on me. But I am relieved this author knew exactly what I went through. Over time, I saw myself not as a corporate mid-level employee but as a resilient innovator who can navigate a rapidly changing world.

I, too, believe we Gen Xers have been often overlooked but are rich with untapped potential. The world has changed dramatically. The COVID-19 pandemic, a divisive political environment, and rapid technological advancements have forced my fellow Gen Xers and me to adapt to change. I relate to digging deep and tapping into my loyalty, adaptability, and entrepreneurial spirit. From this book, I learned resilience is woven into the very fabric of our generation, not just surviving change but thriving amidst it.

They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

Why did I love this book?


This book resonated deeply within me because, just like the author, I have always relied upon music to drive my emotions. Music played an integral role in shaping my life, especially during times of tremendous grief. This was especially true during the devastating death of a dear friend during my teenage years who succumbed to his demons and the quiet void left by my father’s passing. Each loss felt like a piece of my soul was gone. Music helped me grapple with my mortality.

Being let go from my corporate job was another brutal grief-ridden separation because it felt as if I had lost a part of my identity. Gen Xers like me often navigate the treacherous waters of untapped, sidelined potential. I was reminded that resilience spawns from pain and suffering. Personal battles forced me to confront my fears as I moved forward into today’s digital age. Like Hanif, my story is interwoven with personal struggles, identity crises, and the longing for authentic human connections. These are evident when I too closely examine a world filled with curated identities and callous prejudice.

X Saves the World: How Generation X Got the Shaft But Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking

Why did I love this book?


I thoroughly enjoyed Jeff Gordinier’s book because I found myself engaged in worlds of reflection and revelation. I have long battled with the disconnect and discomfort between my achievements and self-promotion. I struggle mightily with an innate desire to contribute meaningfully and with powerful anxiety that pulls me back into the shadows of reclusiveness and isolation.

Leadership often requires daring to step into the light, to share one’s voice, and to embrace the potential of vulnerability. It’s easy for me to become jaded and to succumb to despair in a world where I feel increasingly less prepared to tackle. Gordinier offers reflections of hope and compassion in this digital age. I find glimpses of light in small acts of kindness, where empathy shines brightest amid growing chaos. I want to dare not just dream of a better world but take those initial courageous steps toward making Gen X “teen spirit” a reality.

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

Why did I love this book?


It is through Brené Brown’s words in this book that I began to make sense of my journey, which is marked by loss, resilience, and an unwavering search for belonging. As I navigated the often-turbulent waters of corporate life, I wrestled with a deep-seated issue, a trait so common among my fellow Gen Xers: the struggle with authority. Through this book, it is evident that attempting to fit in, to mold myself into the expectations of others, often leads me to more heartache than success.

My path has been riddled with tremendous trials designed to dampen my spirit. Yet, through them, I have found strength. I appreciate the depth of resilience that Brené Brown speaks about. In this digital age, I often reflect on my past before the existence of social media, the simplicity of outdoor moments when I was young, and face-to-face conversations that now seem increasingly rare. I appreciate the importance of integrating those experiences into our contemporary lives. I strive to see my imperfections not as barriers but as a pathway to genuine connection from the analog to the digital world.

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