E122: Anthony Pompliano: Let's be honest, we are all in Crypto for the money!

Anthony Pompliano reveals why he appeared to be a Bitcoin maximalist while secretly diversifying his crypto portfolio. Despite calling Bitcoin "the lowest risk asset in crypto," Pomp explains his strategic decision to focus publicly on Bitcoin while privately holding Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.From surviving the Block-Fi collapse to building multiple successful businesses, Pomp shares his philosophy on problem-solving, leverage, and why helping others succeed creates personal wealth.__________________________________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz__________________________________FOLLOW ANTHONY POMPLIANO• Twitter: https://x.com/APompliano• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pompglobal• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypomplianoFOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/__________________________________DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________0:00 Introduction 1:37 Please Subscribe2:02 Partnerships 2:49 Where ‘Bang Bang’ Comes From3:25 Blessing and Curse of Audience4:37 The Power of Asking5:54 Who Are You, Really?9:07 Business Is Problem Solving10:08 Why Diversifying Matters12:28 Learning, Synthesizing, Solving13:07 Self Custody with Trezor13:59 Chasing Freedom, Not Money16:49 When Podcasting Wasn’t Cool19:28 Starting Pomp Podcast19:54 Why Podcasts Open Doors24:25 Understanding Leverage26:43 Podcasting Media Leverage29:24 Importance of Passion in Business31:53 Turning Pain into Progress36:08 Balancing Work and Family40:33 Depression is a Luxury44:09 Two-Question Philosophy45:38 Happiness vs. Expectations47:03 Crypto World Fascination49:46 Beyond Bitcoin Maximalism55:20 Biggest Mistakes: Time & Priorities58:53 Dealing With Online Haters1:02:51 Dealing with FUD & Mistakes1:08:17 Success After the Fall1:11:57 Spotting Early Trends1:14:13 What’s an Extraordinary Life?1:15:13 What is Success?1:16:39 Abundance Through Giving1:18:43 Habits Shape Your Future1:20:07 Investing for My Kids1:22:01 Concluding Remarks