Stay away from mainstream media and find news sources that tell it like it is. Change social networks from Procrastination-Central into a valuable source of information. Steemit and Twitter can be beneficial if you've got a winning strategy.
Hello hello and welcome to a new episode of Crypto Tips. Today I want to mix things up just a little bit and talk to you about the importance of choosing quality sources of information. So it's been over two years since I watched TV, maybe I've had a few Netflix sessions here and there, but I have totally unplugged from the garbage being spewed by the National Media outlets in the US. Just instead of mindlessly turning on the boob tube and letting the mainstream media enter your brain, I want you to consider taking a different approach to learning about what's happening in the world.
If you were at all affected by the famous housing market bubble of 2008, you hopefully realize that not too many news stations, if any at all, were trying to warn you of what was about to happen. And if you're really smart, you would have taken note of who was wrong and who was right and calling the bubble for what it was. Those who were smart enough and who weren't bought out by the big banks, those are the guys you need to listen to. Of course, offering investment advice is a scary business and that's not my aim here.
Instead, I just want to remind and encourage you to seek out better sources of information. I personally choose to get most of my news from zerohedge.com. A website that in my opinion is not swayed by outside interests. I think this website provides its readers with an in-depth look at the markets and emerging trends with a bit of humor covered in.
This new source takes an honest look at the establishment and global politics. That's what gives it an edge. It's a refreshing example of what free speech is all about, especially if you check out the comment section below each article. I also often check coindesk.com and coinTelegraph.com for articles that focus purely on cryptocurrency.
Since cryptos haven't quite reached the mainstream media's attention yet, I found that these sites do a good job on reporting trends, ICOs, and any other news regarding the digital currency world. Of course, let's not leave out social media. Even though it's been criticized for censorship, you can still use Twitter for your benefit. Be strategic with Twitter.
If you play it right and follow the right people, you'll find yourself in the know while browsing social media at the same time. Especially if you find yourself wasting time and realizing that you really didn't benefit at all from that latest stint staring at your laptop or phone. Imagine learning something new instead, even better. Imagine learning something that can help you better invest your money.
Here are a few of the accounts on Twitter that I follow for my benefit. Andrea Santanapolis, Nascene Taleb, the dollar vigilante, Nerf Umbrella, Charlie Shrum, Taylor Garing, Gav Wood, and Luke We Are Change. Now for the censorship-free crypto-friendly social network that is Steemit. I've been a member of Steemit since early July and it's proven to be hugely beneficial for me, both for investments and for networking.
If you haven't checked it out yet, please, for your own sake, make that number one on your to-do list. It's a social network full of intelligent, open-minded, forward-thinking people. I know it sounds awesome, right? And I haven't even tell you the best part.
The fact that you get paid to post and vote on content. I plan on making another video in the near future going much more into depth about Steemit. But for now, just know that I highly recommend it if for nothing else than to learn from and interact with other crypto enthusiasts. That's it for today's episode of Crypto Tips.
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