That is an opinion editorial by Mickey Koss, a West Level graduate with a level in economics. He spent 4 years within the infantry earlier than transitioning to the Finance Corps.
It could appear counterintuitive, however in my final 4 years serving for the U.S. Military, I’ve primarily been a customer support specialist, whether or not it’s addressing pay points within the navy pay workplace as a commander, or addressing journey or funds questions as a comptroller in an operational unit.
Of late, I’ve discovered myself asking extra questions of the purchasers than they’ve been asking of me. I’ve come to appreciate that many individuals don’t actually perceive the issues they’re experiencing. And, due to this conundrum, the questions they ask me when in search of help might not yield a solution that truly solves these issues. I’ve come to appreciate that a big a part of my job has turn out to be uncovering the precise issues, in order that I can repair them at their roots.
Therein lies a standard thread I’ve discovered with “orange pilling” and educating folks about Bitcoin. Very similar to the soldier who approaches me, asking a query that doesn’t fairly make sense, your family and friends could also be asking you unusual questions as properly — with out a actual understanding of what issues Bitcoin is attempting to unravel.
As stewards of the Bitcoin area and de facto ambassadors to our circles of acquaintance, I see the Bitcoiners’ function as just like that of a customer support skilled. Individuals don’t perceive the financial system, not to mention the issues they face inside. (Insert the potentially-overused analogy about asking a fish about water right here.)
As a substitute of answering questions blindly and taking them at face worth, I problem you to dig slightly deeper subsequent time. Assist your curious buddy perceive what they’re asking. Assist them uncover the problems they didn’t know they cared about. Assist them ask the appropriate questions. In any other case, they might by no means get their issues solved.
It is a visitor put up by Mickey Koss. Opinions expressed are completely their very own and don’t essentially mirror these of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Journal.
