Marec1971

The Bitcoin Centered Entrepreneur & Podcaster who builds a community to learn about Bitcoin, Money & Freedom

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Last Notes

2025-09-23 16:43:28 UTC

I’ve been away for a while… again…
But every now and then I come back, because the idealist in me wants NOSTR to become more than just a niche platform and recognizes how important freedom of speech really is.
Still, the lazy side of me is fine with it all and keeps having plenty of fun on those other crappy channels.
Sound familiar or total BS?

2025-01-20 18:34:45 UTC

How is NOSTR doing on Inauguration Day?
Does anyone (truly) care?
Or do we simply keep building?
I know what I’ll be doing 👏🏼

2024-11-27 08:25:40 UTC

It’s time…
To keep doing the work.

2024-11-11 08:43:46 UTC

Precisely when Bitcoin seems to be doing all the heavy lifting for you, it’s essential to keep pushing forward yourself.
Proof of work.
#grownostr #bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/f38daaea4735fca93bd4221bd5dc695335afd553da3a04010a17bd8c47ed14da.jpg

2024-11-09 20:04:54 UTC

Focus solely on your circle of influence, and leave everything else to Bitcoin.

2024-10-23 07:30:01 UTC

Is it a strange thought that now that I have one running, I only feel more FOMO and want to add at least 9 more? https://image.nostr.build/855cfa8b25be757b6df0649d18282c46269df54f2d8d301412d5372fdeca212f.jpg

2024-10-22 07:40:41 UTC

I’m getting stronger, smarter and more connected every day.
It’s amazing to realize how easy it is to “hack” life 🙏🏼
#grownostr #familyiseverything https://image.nostr.build/287b122eaba81551ffbe1adb5c84bb9e2609128060d6448170037cf6ef84827e.jpg

2024-10-22 06:08:27 UTC

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Definitely

2024-10-19 14:42:00 UTC

I’m currently so focused that I only divide my time between love, relationships, health, and working on Bitcoin adoption.
None of it feels like work, and it all seems to happen naturally. Let’s call it flow.
It’s as if there’s a raging bull market doing all the heavy lifting for you.
Coincidence or nah?
#bitcoin

2024-10-17 07:17:00 UTC

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🔥👏🏼🔥

2024-10-14 07:32:32 UTC

Do we all agree that #Bitcoin is likely to head towards 100,000 fairly soon, but if it doesn’t happen, we’re still going all in with our time, energy, and money?
#grownostr

2024-10-07 07:20:01 UTC

Working out in the gym feels the same as working in Bitcoin. There is no such thing as instant gratification, and all the rewards and everything you do only become visible in the long term.

2024-10-05 05:14:58 UTC

Who’s going to the Bitcoin Conference in Antwerpen?
Let’s talk #Bitcoin & #NOSTR there 🙏🏼

2024-10-03 17:42:02 UTC

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Keep pushing and you will definitely get there!
Will you be in Amsterdam next week?

2024-10-03 09:59:54 UTC

My full-time Bitcoin ‘work’ is becoming very serious. In fact, it’s the only way I provide myself with even more Bitcoin.
That’s a dream outcome I would say..

2024-10-01 17:46:08 UTC

Ribeye tastes better when you eat it with Bitcoiners. It was another great dinner. Who will I see in Antwerp on Saturday or the week after in Amsterdam?
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-09-30 08:04:29 UTC

I’m back online after a 4/5-day spiritual trip. Guess what I saw.. we are going to win..
#bitcoin
#grownostr

2024-09-26 02:30:04 UTC

In a few hours, I’ll be off the grid for 5 days due to a spiritual journey in the mountains of Spain. I’ll definitely share my insights when I’m back.
On NOSTR.
#grownostr

2024-09-24 07:18:22 UTC

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So true. On it 🙏🏼

2024-09-24 06:56:23 UTC

I’m going on a spiritual trip to the mountains on Wednesday night, and the advice was to reduce my caffeine intake to zero. Does anyone have any tips?
P.S. I’ve already cut down to one espresso per day because I’m a bit worried about the headaches, especially since I’m still working hard.

2024-09-23 06:20:02 UTC

Training the mind is just as important as training in the gym.
Why so many people still underestimate this today is a mystery to me, especially when I see how relatively dissatisfied they are throughout an average day.
#grownostr

2024-09-20 12:54:31 UTC

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This shit is funny AF 🤣😭

2024-09-20 05:57:23 UTC

I’m so busy at the moment that I almost only have time to post on NOSTR.
#grownostr

2024-09-18 07:44:35 UTC

Acting as if it had all already happened, and therefore my vision of my own life already felt like reality, made me keep pushing through even when little of it was ‘actually true’ in my 3D reality.
It also allowed me to experience every bump in the road with joy, making the journey towards it amazing.
It certainly shortened the path to where I am now, as I genuinely enjoyed that part of my life when I had ‘less.’
Just sharing thoughts here while enjoying myself in the gym ✌🏽
#grownostr

2024-09-16 17:51:13 UTC

#nostr is simply amazing.
And it’s going to be better.
Way better.
And finally, for once, I’m early to the party 😏

2024-09-16 07:35:09 UTC

The most important story ever is the story you tell yourself every day.
The beauty is that you can COMPLETELY shape and write this story yourself.
The question, however, is whether you are truly aware of this.
Awareness is the key

2024-09-15 19:45:57 UTC

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My pleasure mate 👊

2024-09-15 19:22:59 UTC

Being all in during every moment of the day, no matter what you’re doing, is clearly the key to enjoying life and, therefore, long-term happiness.
Turn off that part of your brain that constantly wants to go back to the past or forward to the future; the only moment is now.
If you do this to the fullest, you’ll also become really damn good at what you do.
It sounds quite simple, and it is, once you get the hang of it.
#grownostr

2024-09-14 20:03:56 UTC

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Word

2024-09-14 14:46:34 UTC

My wife is away for the whole weekend with her sister and her dad. Super fun.
For me, it’s also really fun and especially interesting.
Because of this, I’m extra focused on my daughters since I’m doing it “all” on my own now.
The result: a brilliant weekend. All in with my little darlings without any distraction or shifting responsibility to my wife. Totally different.
P.S. Nonetheless, I’m glad she’ll be back soon 😉
#grownostr

2024-09-13 19:55:47 UTC

What I absolutely appreciate most about Bitcoin and everything surrounding it is that there are always critics who challenge each other, even Bitcoiners among themselves.
Don’t trust, verify.
No one is truly seen as a “leader,” and everyone approaches it from their own background and expertise.
This makes not only Bitcoin decentralized and “anti-fragile,” but also the narrative around it, which, in my opinion, helps with adoption.
In other words, keep speaking your mind. Keep debating, and keep pushing forward.
As long as we leave our egos behind and focus on the greater goal, then everything and everyone is welcome.
Just my two sats.
#bitcoin
#grownostr

2024-09-13 12:38:31 UTC

It’s fascinating how the most successful and intelligent people focus their energy on things and people that elevate their lives, while others waste time on what drags them down—things that aren’t even worth their attention.
The truth is, you have far more control over your destiny than you think.
The first step in my opinion?
Elevate your awareness.
Once you do, the game changes.

2024-09-12 18:30:18 UTC

After having the opportunity to interview several guests on topics like money, Bitcoin, spiritual growth, and technology, I thought it was time to record something solo again.
My macro update for the Dutch audience.
With Lyn Alden as my mentor (without her realizing it) and source of inspiration.
A quick half-hour deep dive. Hope you enjoy it 🙏🏼
https://youtu.be/x3j6fzyLxKU

2024-09-10 12:11:45 UTC

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Thanks mate! This is GREAT

2024-09-10 05:22:07 UTC

Btw, is @npub1cwn…raju also fully available in the Netherlands for Dutch companies?
In other words, receiving euros instead of dollars and connecting with European payment providers?
I love what I’m seeing here and I might be able to get small businesses here to use it..

2024-09-10 05:19:18 UTC

It’s 07:16 here in the Netherlands, the weather is mediocre again, and the first thing I think about is working out and NOSTR.
So yeah, you try to combine the two.
Just did that. Talk later.
#grownostr

2024-09-09 13:15:57 UTC

Focusing on what others are charging for certain services is absolutely the wrong path.
You should solely focus on the “dream outcome” of those you want to help with your added value or expertise.
Become great at that, and price becomes irrelevant, allowing you to live the life you want.

2024-09-05 21:18:52 UTC

The insight I had today is that many who are still at a much lower level of awareness when it comes to Bitcoin, NOSTR, and even societal matters and how the world works, primarily feel envy when we simply discuss these kinds of topics in a conscious way.
They don’t see it as ‘educational’ at all, whereas I almost always experience it that way when I tune into a ‘higher frequency.’
I find that interesting.
This means that we cannot reach them at all, even if we wanted to…
Thoughts?
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-09-05 21:09:12 UTC

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Yessss GREAT! Now my family and I HAVE to come back and spend some sats!

2024-09-04 19:31:06 UTC

Of course not sure if there are any Dutchies here following me on this beautiful platform..
But it probably is worth your while, if you’re indeed Dutch, to check out this amazing interview I did with Awake Origins founder Joel Aan ‘T Goor..
https://youtu.be/hED8woZLXNg
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-09-04 14:37:58 UTC

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Yes! But will it go faster than with Bitcoin?

2024-09-04 12:23:20 UTC

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Yes sir

2024-09-04 12:23:03 UTC

Just today, I’ve already helped 4 people set up their professional Bitcoin wallet. It’s 2024, and more and more people are moving towards Bitcoin — it only took 15 years.
Will it take that long for NOSTR too, or will we move faster?
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-09-03 20:36:30 UTC

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Well said, thanks for sharing.

2024-09-03 18:32:33 UTC

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🤝

2024-09-03 18:28:40 UTC

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Haha, great message, it made my day.

2024-09-03 18:27:56 UTC

Just a personal question, how often do you say ‘yes’ to something when you actually wanted to say ‘no’?
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-09-02 16:03:09 UTC

It’s now official, we will stay in the Netherlands for another year, but this time in a much nicer apartment in a better location. This will be much more enjoyable, especially for our daughters.
This allows my wife and me to further develop our (location independent) business with focus in a great environment, and then we’ll hit the road again (traveling and looking for another place to live outside of Europe).
To be continued ✌🏽

2024-09-02 15:59:50 UTC

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Amazing. Not there yet, but by now, my focus is primarily and automatically on NOSTR when I want to add value through social media. The rest has become much less relevant to me, but I don’t yet have the courage to ‘turn it off’ since, for example, I still generate a decent amount of revenue through LinkedIn.

2024-09-02 15:56:35 UTC

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That’s good to know 🙌🏽

2024-09-02 15:55:55 UTC

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Well said 🙏🏼

2024-09-02 07:07:49 UTC

Imagine working hard for two days straight moving houses while also maintaining your own business activities, and the only thing you can think about is how you’re letting NOSTR down by not posting anything for those two days.
That’s how far my commitment has come…
😏
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-08-30 21:34:25 UTC

Any new Brazilian followers out there?!
#grownostr
#bitcoin
#useboth

2024-08-29 13:36:45 UTC

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That’s sounds good. Where can I sign?

2024-08-28 21:28:06 UTC

After traveling for 4 years with my amazing wife and two daughters, I’m now back in the Netherlands for a year…
And even though I’m anything but the same person I was when I left, and thus experience everything completely differently on the inside, everything on the outside is just as fiat as when I departed.
I realize that with my own energy, I cannot sufficiently change my environment, and that it’s indeed much better in other places.
Once you’ve seen and experienced a higher natural energy, it’s very difficult to accept ‘less’ as your default state.
As soon as my business can operate fully location-independently in terms of revenue, we’re heading out into the wide world again.
You can count on that.
#grownostr
#bitcoin
#freedom https://image.nostr.build/746ea716eda4e6f8eb631f1c76c9a8a614794485383d2657a8f75f5f3ac00a78.jpg

2024-08-28 19:30:29 UTC

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Cool! Do you know some folks in Cabarete or el Encuentro?
I’ve surfed there a lot and really enjoyed my time there. Was trying to set up a small Bitcoin community back then but it was right when the bearmarket started (Q1 2022) so folks lost interest talking to me hahaha

2024-08-28 13:26:33 UTC

Today, I’m going live again on LinkedIn to tell boomers how important Bitcoin is…
Wish me luck 🧘‍♂️😉
#bitcoin
#grownostr

2024-08-28 13:22:16 UTC

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I’ve been living up North in Cabarete / El Encuentro with my family.
I might come back in a year or so. Are you only in Punta Cana or in other areas as well?

2024-08-28 11:54:35 UTC

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Yesss sir 🫡
Good morning.
Proof of work.
Each & every day.

2024-08-27 20:12:23 UTC

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🙏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

2024-08-27 20:11:47 UTC

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Well, let me be the first to give you the opportunity to test this thing..🧘‍♂️🙏🏼

2024-08-27 20:10:50 UTC

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That’s about it!

2024-08-27 19:47:22 UTC

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Yes. This. Bam.

2024-08-27 19:46:13 UTC

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Yeaaaaaaaah 🔥🚀🔥

2024-08-27 19:45:38 UTC

There’s nothing that can drive you as powerfully as purpose, passion, and meaning.
It sounds like a huge cliché, but now that I truly feel it, I realize that all the time before, I was mostly doing things for money or just passing the time.
Bitcoin is what caused that ‘switch’ for me.
Not coincidentally, everything I do every day now is fully centered around Bitcoin, freedom & love for live.
Pure flow…
#grownostr
#freedom
#bitcoin

2024-08-27 06:47:38 UTC

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Sounds like a perfect plan 😉

2024-08-27 06:47:19 UTC

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You will find it. Keep doing/creating without overthinking it too much. You’ll probably automatically do what you are good at & want anyways

2024-08-26 20:25:04 UTC

Producing valuable content every day is only difficult and challenging if you’re not doing what you love or operating from your heart.
Once you’ve found that passion, creating valuable content daily becomes fairly simple, as well as earning money from it, regardless of your location.
You just need to truly believe that you’re worth it.
#freedom
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-08-26 05:29:39 UTC

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I’m aware of the privacy issues of Bitcoin..

2024-08-25 20:32:58 UTC

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🤣👏🏼

2024-08-25 18:44:13 UTC

The fact that Simply Bitcoin has been deplatformed on YouTube, that Pavel Durov has now been arrested, and all the countless examples from just the past few months, makes it all the more clear why NOSTR is essential and how absurd it is that many more people aren’t already using it.
People are waking up too slowly…
But it feels like only a matter of time.
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-08-25 15:52:05 UTC

Time to post something for the fellow Dutchies on here (if there are any 🤣)..
My latest podcast episode just went live:
https://youtu.be/NL61y9OmBnI
- met Twan Houben over hoe Nederland keihard de oorlogseconomie in wordt getrokken (door Europa)

2024-08-23 20:49:24 UTC

At least one day per week should be entirely dedicated to your kids!
Preferably more 😉
#grownostr https://image.nostr.build/eca423949549a64f2559e6911eec0a5dee32726b075c3ee9a6a1549331399f77.jpg

2024-08-22 11:34:36 UTC

Figuring out how to deliver immense value to people with money, regardless of your location, is probably the best way to develop yourself and shape your life on your own terms.

2024-08-21 13:18:29 UTC

I genuinely think it would be a great idea to launch a plan within your own (local or digital) community to get everyone on NOSTR.
You could create some sort of incentive where they receive something “exclusive” here, indirectly helping them to already have a space of digital freedom when it becomes necessary.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Either way I’m doing it 😎
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-08-20 13:06:12 UTC

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Same

2024-08-20 13:05:38 UTC

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Yes 👏🏼

2024-08-20 12:18:44 UTC

I’ve long cracked the cheat code for NOSTR—which is why I’m here daily.
On all the available centralized social media channels, I’m there to help others.
On NOSTR, I’m here to help myself.
It’s not that difficult.
#grownostr
#bitcoin
#freedomlover

2024-08-20 11:00:16 UTC

For those who are interested, I have been paying extra attention to organizing my diet over the past few months. I’m currently consuming about 75% meat.
So today, I didn’t eat anything until 12 pm, when I had an entrecote and two pork chops.
Question: What do you mainly eat during the day between the two main meals (so between 12 and 6 pm)?
Nothing, or do you also include some fiber & fruit?
Just curious.
Ps. I believe that a healthy diet is just as important for absolute freedom as having a good financial situation and a strong family life.
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-08-19 17:31:20 UTC

This is the way.
Even though I absolutely work on my location-independent business daily and use specific social media channels (like LinkedIn) to reach potential clients, I couldn’t care less that those people aren’t on NOSTR (yet).
I’m here for value creation and active contribution to decentralized, successful social media 🙏🏼✌🏽
#grownostr #note1v9w…zq8e

2024-08-19 14:18:09 UTC

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Agreed

2024-08-19 10:45:53 UTC

Almost 24 hours later, I’m back on NOSTR due to my commitment (to myself) to post on NOSTR at least once a day, here’s today’s post:
It’s my “dad day” today, so we’re heading to the beach to play. Just as important as Bitcoin.
Lower your time preference—your kids are only young once.
#bitcoin
#grownostr

2024-08-18 12:21:21 UTC

Okay, I’ve worked six days in a row, including Saturday and most of Sunday, all on Bitcoin. I’m going ‘off’ for about 24 hours now to chill with my kids and brothers. We are going to win 🔥🚀
#bitcoin
#grownostr https://image.nostr.build/83d7e104f20e1dda0ff366937888a7e29159000920f22ec674ce3720717a5e04.jpg

2024-08-18 12:18:38 UTC

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Yes sir 👏🏼👏🏼

2024-08-18 12:17:49 UTC

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Me too. Same.

2024-08-18 06:05:53 UTC

Goooodmorning!!
And for my fellow Dutchies:
Goeduhhh meeeeurgen
Not sure how many Dutch folks we already have on NOSTR. But for the ones who are:
Zojuist nieuwe podcast live gekomen:
https://youtu.be/0TRE2F6EmiA
Met Roel Wolfert (schrijver Regio 4.0)
Enjoy!

2024-08-17 20:57:40 UTC

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Hehehe, exactly..👀

2024-08-17 18:37:34 UTC

Oh wait!!!
I do have something interesting to share. I’m currently back in the Netherlands (my home country), and in The Hague, there’s literally one of the best ice cream shops in the world.
It’s called ‘het IJSKABINET.’ If you’re ever there, it’s a must-visit. It tastes like a dream.
No, even better, it tastes like hyperbitcoinization.
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-08-17 18:33:27 UTC

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Sounds interesting

2024-08-17 18:32:40 UTC

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Just did.
Thanks 😏✌🏽

2024-08-17 18:32:21 UTC

Oh shit! I promised myself I would post on NOSTR every day for at least a year.
So, since I have nothing to share…
This is the post—just to make sure I keep my end of the bargain.
#grownostr
#bitcoin

2024-08-16 07:14:11 UTC

You’re going to love this…
My daughter (7) and I had a little conversation this morning where ‘the system’ came up, and I explained a few things. After about 15 minutes, she asked me:
‘But Dad, why do they take the money you worked for when they can just print it?’
My girl.
#bitcoin #grownostr

2024-08-15 16:31:55 UTC

Absolutely love this image.
It says so much more than just that quote. It says that what we worshipped or aspired to be in the fiat world is completely irrelevant in the Bitcoin world.
#bitcoin #grownostr https://image.nostr.build/2663636983a8a83124e2defadf9e0dd50ebf6244b19a37cd00e2ade298c3ef4b.jpg

2024-08-14 18:47:20 UTC

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Welcome 🙏🏼
I decided 4 days ago to post at least 1 time every day for 1 year on NOSTR to try it out & create value here.
(although I’m still on Twitter)

2024-08-14 18:45:44 UTC

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Agreed

2024-08-14 17:33:11 UTC

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Yes! Well said. Agreed 🙏🏼🧘‍♂️

2024-08-14 17:16:05 UTC

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Interesting how they always leave out this part when trying to make the point that everything is happening “very fast” now and is also “100% certainly” caused by humans

2024-08-14 17:13:18 UTC

I’m starting to really enjoy myself on NOSTR.
I’m either interacting with a group of people who are way ahead of their time, or I’m interacting with no one, which basically means talking to and with myself.
On one hand, I’m growing from the outside in (outrospection), and on the other, from the inside out (introspection).
Loving it 😉
#grownostr #bitcoin

2024-08-14 13:54:16 UTC

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Amen to that 👏🏼👏🏼

2024-08-14 13:50:15 UTC

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Hahaha makes A LOT of sense 🤣🧘‍♂️