Back in 2013, my friend Alex was obsessed with cryptocurrencies. One night, he called me, ecstatic. "I just bought 50 Bitcoins for $500! It's the future of money!" At the time, I was skeptical and teased him about his "funny internet coins." Fast forward to 2021, those 50 Bitcoins were worth millions. Alex had long forgotten about them until he stumbled upon his old laptop in the attic. After some frantic password recovery, he regained access to his wallet. He used part of his newfound fortune to start a tech company, and now, whenever we discuss investments, he gives me a knowing smile, reminding me of the time I almost laughed off a golden opportunity.