Confessions of a Crypto Millionaire

My Unlikely Escape from Corporate America

By: Dan Conway

Narrated by: Dan Conway

"Epic. The first great book about crypto." (Andrew Keys, Managing Partner, DARMA Capital)

"A highly dramatic but lucid introduction to the murky world of
cryptocurrency." (Kirkus Reviews)

At the start of this riveting memoir, Dan Conway is a brash young executive in a vast corporation, slogging his way up the ladder while struggling with depression and an addiction he thought he had defeated long ago. As he begins to realize that the mix of nightmarish bureaucracy and his unruly “flip side” have doomed any chance of success, Dan stumbles upon cryptocurrency, tumbling down the rabbit hole to discover a strange, anarchic, but captivating world. He decides to wager everything - his savings, his marriage, his family, his future - on the fledgling crypto, Ether.

In Confessions of a Crypto Millionaire, listeners join Dan on this rollicking, harrowing, frequently hilarious journey, including his:

• Struggle to rise through the corporate ranks
• Battle with addiction and its aftermath
• Bid to reinvent himself
• Efforts to hold his marriage and family together
• And the costs - and thrills - of risking it all.

“For Conway, crypto was only partly about the money. It was also about finding liberation and salvation.” (Forbes)

Dan details in a non-technical and non-preachy way how the idea of blockchain-based decentralization has convinced a generation of dreamers, misfits, and gamblers to too often bet more than they can afford to lose. He illustrates how public blockchains like Ethereum could disrupt the nature of work itself in the coming years, upending stultifying centralized corporations in favor of “trust machines” and peer-to-peer cooperation. In the process, listeners take a thrilling ride with Conway on a turbocharged adventure through crypto, not knowing if he will make history or lose everything he holds dear.

©2019 Dan Conway (P)2019 Dan Conway

Necessary, but vulgar?

My only negative comment about Dan's book is his use of profanity. I don't think that it's necessary. While said profanity may describe and emphasize where he's coming from, it just isn't the best way to communicate such. It's a shortcut device that may turn people away. Those who do stay are rewarded with some wisdom herein.. This is a worthwhile investment of your time, assuming that a little profanity doesn't upset you. I accepted his use of profanity at the start. If you're reading this, you have been warned.

An Insightful View of Using One's Demons for Good

Dan gives us an intriguing view of the volatility of life as a crypto believer. His battles against his inner 'flipside' were conquered with resolve to create lasting wealth for his family.

The wild west of crypto is a melting pot of forces for good and evil. Navigating the environment is stressful and time consuming, but most of all chalk full of nearly unlimited, world changing potential. Dan's story will motivate people to find their inner conviction and take immediate and disciplined action for self-improvement.

Riveting page turner

I could not put this book down and read it in one day, which I normally do not do. I found it riveting, relating to several of the author’s experiences, in particular large corporations and how they operate in keeping employee’s pigeon holed and in their place, playing political gamesmanship for survival.

I have been trying to understand the nuances, workings and fundamentals of blockchain and cryptocurrencies and found Daniel’s explanations to be succinct and to the point.

The book is well written: funny, introspective at the same time - I also listened to the audio, after reading the book, which is well narrated by the author.

Read this before the next bull run

This book exposes an intersection in one man's personal life, professional life, and the most transformative technology this world has faced since the industrial revolution - the Ethereum blockchain.  Dan Conway's quest for a decentralized life is validated by Vitalik Buterin's vision for Ethereum and once Dan makes this connection, the religious rabbit hole experience begins to play out, like it has, and will, for many other early adopters in the blockchain world.  I listened to the audio book and put my life on-hold from the time I started through to the last chapter.  An outstanding read, possibly my favorite ever.

Breathless and in Awe!

I couldn't put the book down after starting to listen yesterday on the way to see the youngest of my 7 kiddos for his 21st birthday (so, more than middle-aged). I am a little over one year old in Crypto...gave my money to another to invest...now doing my own research. Divorced after the 2007 sub prime bust that my family didn't survive. Returned to the dirty business of finance and now in such hope of the disruption of said dirty business, and of my own retirement.🙏 Thank-you for being you: raw, real and RICH!!! Amazing book I wish would never end...but since you shared your website at the end...and we know Eth went up...THE SAGA CONTINUES!!!!! YAY! Go Dan!!! BTW, total Kudos to EILEEN!!!!!!! Words could not describe what an amazing wife you are!!! I love everything about this adventure you both took and shared! Tears fill my eyes, thank-you, again...I hope to meet one day!! You did it!!!!

One of the best crypto books!

This book details the feelings every crypto investors will endure. From FUD to FOMO and back again. I highly recommend it.

Captivating!

This story is truly a captivating one that encompasses so much of what crypto enthusiasts such as myself believe in, but might be too afraid to say. Well said Dan. It’s always great to hear about the “underdogs” or every day people like you that make it big. To future health & prosperity for you & your family. Cheers!

Great book by all measures!

This book is well written, good storytelling and are particularly interesting for people who want a less technical approach to crypto and rather feel more inspired by taking risks, understanding more about the crypto world and understanding struggle. It gives a good image of “how it would feel” to actually take a risk and make it.

Crypto - all in and making it work

I knew the ending of this book before I began listening and I was still nervous at times that things would turn out badly .

A good primer for those of us who only have a passing understanding of the world of block chain.

An honest account of personal wealth transformation

4 of 5 stars.

Dan Conway’s account of the drudgery of corporate life and self-sabotage combined with his self-aware, honest portrayal of personal shortcomings make for a relatable read with a happy ending.

Afflicted with an alter personality that has a life long tendency to self-sabotage, the ultimate irony is this destructive aspect to Conway’s personality possesses the qualities which drive him to take the risks that lead to financial independence. Conway honestly describes himself at his worst, often unlikeable moments, when making bad and good choices that are relatable.

Though the title includes “Crypto”, this could easily describe any other get-rich obsession. This is an absorbing journey for those who want to understand the emotional highs and lows that accompany rapid wealth transformation (gain & loss) and the desire to risk everything to escape the BS politics and soul crushing aspects of the corporate world.

The performance is solid.