Back in 2013, my friend Jake was an early adopter of cryptocurrencies. He often talked about this new digital "magic internet money" called Bitcoin. Most of us laughed it off, thinking it was just another fad. One day, Jake invited us over and showed us his "wallet" with 500 Bitcoins. At the time, they were worth around $100 each. Fast forward to 2021, Jake retired early. His modest Bitcoin stash had skyrocketed in value, making him a millionaire many times over. We still laugh about it, but now it’s more out of amazement than skepticism. Jake's foresight turned a casual hobby into a life-changing fortune.