Recently chatted with some folks in the space, and I noticed a pattern—a lot of people who've been deep in crypto for years don't realize they've painted themselves into a corner. They've built expertise in partnerships and trading, sure. But outside that narrow scope? Skills just don't translate.

That's actually why I made the move toward a broader role. The bubble is real. You can become incredibly skilled at one or two things within crypto, but it leaves you vulnerable. What I needed was tangible, transferable knowledge. The kind that works whether you're in web3, traditional finance, or completely elsewhere.

It's not about abandoning crypto thinking—it's about refusing to let that be your only operating system. Real growth means diversifying your actual capabilities, not just your portfolio.