For those who can pick up a pen and hold forth brilliantly on national affairs and international currents, Master Chi has always held deep admiration. Though I sometimes feel the itch to jump in with a thought or two, I ultimately know my limitations in the arena of international politics — so looking back across my hundreds of articles, there is barely a single one that seriously tackles “great power competition.”
Prologue: Your family of origin may well be the most terrifying thing in this world — because it transforms people who wouldn’t even qualify as your friends into relatives you can never quite escape.
I. The Truth About Toxic Family Bonds # The reason I have nothing but contempt for domestic television dramas is that they invariably love to attempt, at the story’s end, a forced rehabilitation of utter human garbage.
There are many mistakes and bad habits in life that must never be indulged. Gambling, prostitution, and drugs go without saying — these are ferocious poisons that destroy you the moment you touch them. Of course, things like divorce, accumulating debt, and constantly changing careers are also best avoided whenever possible.
But beyond these obvious pitfalls whose consequences are plain to see, the real poison that ruins your life for good is the kind etched deep into your bones — the kind whose harm you yourself cannot perceive at all. Let’s call these inner poisons what they are: bad habits.
Introduction: It occurs to me that since the post-holiday period, I haven’t had a proper sit-down conversation about our big casino. With today’s bloodbath as the backdrop, Master Chi wants to take this opportunity to say a few words. The content is fairly concise — just a few key points you absolutely need to know. And yes, you read that right: points you absolutely need to know.
After all, every investment in your life carries the potential to fundamentally change your fate. Respect yourself. Guard your wealth carefully. Always understand not just what is happening, but why.
ps: All content in this article represents personal metaphysical analysis only and does not constitute investment advice.
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Today’s market action is exactly the prelude to what I described yesterday in the Sphere as “a major correction is definitely coming.” It arrived without warning, leaving no room for hope or wishful thinking.
Of course, readers outside the Sphere have no access to these real-time alerts and warnings.
But don’t be too afraid of this situation — because it is purely a market probe. What is a market probe?
Today’s big gamble delivered a deeply satisfying result. From the afternoon onwards, every single one of the “15 Sector Leaders” I listed was glowing red — not a single one in the green. And each one delivered a solid return. East Money in particular hit a stunning 15% gain.
This is genuinely hard to pull off. Unless the core logic is absolutely airtight, it’s nearly impossible for all fifteen reference targets to confirm at once.
By tradition, the Chinese New Year marks the proper moment for celebration — the most auspicious window to offer congratulations and warm wishes.
But 2020 was truly extraordinary. So extraordinary, in fact, that simply having made it through — even a little worn down — is itself something worth celebrating. These hardships are a chapter worth pausing to remember.
What matters more, however, is this: standing here today and looking toward the year ahead, what we can see before us is already unmistakably bright and full of promise.
Since it’s been a while since I dedicated an article specifically to the investment market, today Master Chi has decided to summarize thoughts on the upcoming “market positioning strategy” in the most straightforward and simple way possible.
But precisely because it’s straightforward and simple, I worry you might overlook those passages where profound truths lie hidden in plain language. After much deliberation — so be it. Whether you have the insight or you don’t, everyone ultimately has their own destiny. I’ll say what needs to be said, and that’s enough. Wealth and poverty are heaven-ordained. The good news is that over the next few years, the broader market has essentially confirmed a trajectory of “slow bull,” so many of these perspectives and logical points will eventually be validated — there’s no rush.
Everyone believes in the snowball theory, yet everyone secretly hopes their wealth will expand like popcorn. What they don’t realize is that slow, steady growth is the true foundation of lasting wealth. Sometimes, being just a little smarter than the next person early on means being far, far wealthier in the end.
These past two days, many friends have been messaging me asking: does this current rally mean the bull market has truly arrived?
Note: The first half of this article is entertainment; the second half is practical guidance. Feel free to skip straight to the latter if that’s what you’re after.
The more people you encounter in life, the deeper your understanding of human nature grows. And the more overseas Chinese you meet, the clearer your picture of that particular community becomes.
Take, for example, a question many people find puzzling: why do some overseas Chinese, upon returning to China, carry themselves with such arrogance and condescension? Middle-class immigrant Chinese especially.