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No one is a permanent wind; you can only leverage their strength, not rely on it. When others help you, it's a favor; when they don't, it's their right. When the wind blows, it can give you a push, but the wind won't always blow for you. When the wind stops, you still have to walk the path yourself. Don't expect anyone to always be your backing, including your parents. Also, don't place your hope for survival on a wind that can dissipate at any moment. ​​​

Why does money seem to decrease day by day, making you anxious to no end; yet life itself diminishes day by day, and you hardly seem to care? Because you have experienced poverty, but have not truly faced death. You are always calculating how much money you have left, but rarely think about how much time remains. You repeatedly agonize over which path is the right one. But in reality, no path is perfect; all roads ultimately lead to the same destination—the grave. Since the end of life is already written, why live every step as if it were a judgment? When you can't figure something out, just set it aside for a while. Because before long, you will encounter even more things you can't understand. When you're tired, rest; don't always treat "enduring hardship" as a task that must be completed. Most of the hardships ahead will come to you in due time; no one is competing with you for them. Life is like choosing a seat on a ship destined to sink. Instead of worrying about which seat is safer, it's better to make this journey a bit more comfortable. Remember, the ship may eventually sink, but before that happens, you can still enjoy the scenery.

Reading is one of the highest leverage activities in the world; by investing roughly the equivalent of one workday, you can access what the smartest people have already thoroughly researched.

Luck and fortune may seem like gifts that fall randomly, but more often, they are the result of being "manufactured" bit by bit. If a person stays at home for a long time, remains in the same city, repeats the same routines, social circles, and choices, doing almost the exact same things every day, the variables approach zero, and opportunities naturally won't appear out of thin air. I have hardly ever seen such a person continuously "run into good luck." On the contrary, those who seem to be very lucky often keep moving, trying new things, and interacting with new people and environments, exposing themselves to more uncertainty. What we call luck is essentially the result of you actively increasing variables, after which the odds start to tilt in your favor.

An energetic secret: for most of your day, don't rely on willpower to do things, but do them unconsciously. You need to learn not to make decisions on small matters, just do them directly without hesitation. If you want to take a shower, just take a shower; if you want to sleep, just sleep—be straightforward. Do it as soon as you think of it, and let it go once it's done. The most exhausting part is never the task itself, but the repeated hesitation and mental tug-of-war before doing it. You end up drained before even starting the task. ​​​

To make money, first get enlightened: 1. Try to avoid physical stores as much as possible. Rent, labor, inventory—all hard-earned money, and the business uncertainty is extremely high; you need to run a light-asset, high-profit business, serving a bunch of customers by yourself. 2. There are only five sources of 💰: rob, exchange, trap, occupy, demand. The easiest path for ordinary people is "exchange," trading value for money. 3. Follow the rules, and you can only earn a salary; to make big money, you must leverage the rules. ​​​

How to tell if a person will be successful in the future 1. Appears calm and composed, does not like to show off. 3. Bold; society is simple—those who are bold thrive, those who are timid starve. 4. Has courage; never fears challenges, but grows stronger and more resilient through setbacks. 5. Has a broad vision, does not fuss over trivial matters, often asserts themselves in important situations. 6. Focuses on making money and self-improvement before discussing other things. 7. Meticulous and sharp in sensing cutting-edge information, skilled at seizing opportunities. 8. Extremely persistent and determined, with a spirit of never giving up until the goal is achieved.

In your twenties, encountering one or two people who borrowed a few hundred or a few thousand from you and never paid it back are your benefactors. By middle age, you will understand the true value of this saying.

It's easy to exchange money for anything; but it's difficult to turn what you have back into money. In the stage of original accumulation, before buying anything, consider this question: can this item be turned back into money once you have it? If yes, buy it without hesitation; if no, be cautious.

There is a bottom line at work: When you realize that you can't get promoted and your salary is unlikely to increase anymore. The most important thing for you to do now: Exercise, take care of your family, and develop a side business. Drink water, charge your devices, and relax your mind. ​​​