Consumer vs Strategist: A Lesson in Compounding People often say, “If only I’d started earlier.” But the truth is, most people did start early, they just didn’t start strategically. Since 2010, millions have been paying for Netflix subscriptions without a second thought. The monthly fee seems harmless, “just a few dollars.” But when you track that same money through the lens of compounding, the story changes. Here’s what happens when you swap consumption for strategy. Netflix Subscription vs Bitcoin Yearly Highs Not cherry-picked. Not the lows. Only the yearly highs “the worst possible entry point every single year” 2011 – $95.88 → 2.67 BTC 2012 – $95.88 → 5.40 BTC 2013 – $95.88 → 0.083 BTC 2014 – $107.88 → 0.106 BTC 2015 – $119.88 → 0.242 BTC 2016 – $119.88 → 0.122 BTC 2017 – $131.88 → 0.0066 BTC 2018 – $131.88 → 0.0074 BTC 2019 – $155.88 → 0.0113 BTC 2020 – $167.88 → 0.0057 BTC 2021 – $185.88 → 0.0027 BTC 2022 – $185.88 → 0.0039 BTC 2023 – $185.88 → 0.0042 BTC 2024 – $185.88 → ...