Seablue Journal: Crypto Proselytizing

I had a bed delivered yesterday. A captive audience had entered my domain. Father and son. Hard working individuals but obviously not affluent. These two might be hungry for opportunity. It was time to talk crypto.

I didn't have a specific plan to bring crypto up, but as I saw the possibility of a need I tested the waters for interest.

Initially, it was just small talk. Developing rapport. They asked me questions about my accent.

"Are you from Ireland?", the father asks.

"Australia", I reply.

Some small talk ensues about Australia. I watched them working. The older man patiently instructing the slightly over-enthusiastic youngster. He was eager to please but ill-directed in action.

"Are you the apprentice?", I asked the younger lad.

"He is my son", the older man interjects.

"How long have you been working with your Dad?"

"Three days", he states.

So now I've discerned the relationship the idea of offering the opportunity springs to mind.

I ask them whether they have heard of cryptocurrency. Establish what they know already. I tell them a little of my story. Not too much. Then I pause to see if they are curious enough to inquire further. Questions ensue and I know I am now planting the seed of potential in their lives.

I'm less fearful of bringing people into the crypto fold when prices are so low. I don't have to fear them losing so much. When the market was high in December of 2017, I would have urged them to wait for another time to start accumulating a cryptocurrency holding.

So I left them with two links, Coinbase.com and Coinmarketcap.com. I watched them packing their truck back up and heading away. What seeds will spring from this planting? I will never know, but I feel like it is going to be good.