I sincerely hope every reader takes the time to read this article carefully — because much of the wisdom here applies equally to men and women alike.
Student Question:
Hello, Master. I’ve seen you respond to messages in the comments before, so I’m taking the liberty of writing to you. I’m hoping to be fortunate enough to receive your thoughts, and I’d also like to arrange a destiny chart (命盘) reading to help plan for my future.
“Do you know how much your father and mother have sacrificed for you to study properly?
Do you know that your parents could have lived just like those child-free couples — looking after only themselves, enjoying life freely — instead of coming home every day to cook your meals, wash your clothes, help with your homework, and drive you to and from school?
Your mother could have spent the money she spends on you buying all the beautiful clothes she loves. Your father could have channeled all that energy into his career to earn real money.
Thirty is absolutely the most important age threshold of your life.
Far more important than your twenties before it, or your forties after — by a hundredfold.
Once you turn thirty, the trajectory of your life as an ordinary person — whether it rises or falls — has already revealed itself about seventy percent of the way. Exceptions are rare.
Many of the most critical life lessons, if not grasped by this age, become incredibly difficult to recover later.
Never assume that fortunes in the hundreds of millions — or a life of genuine happiness — are won by chance. Every lasting good thing in this world comes down to two eternal words: seek stability. — Master Chi
Many people spend most of their lives never realizing this: if you simply approach everything in your life with steadiness and genuine care, there is absolutely no way you’ll live poorly.
This is a classic repost. Yet as a piece that has fundamentally reshaped the thinking of countless readers, Master Chi sincerely recommends that every reader — new and returning — revisit it carefully. This goes especially for the ladies. I also look forward to hearing your thoughts and perspectives in the comments.
Those of you who follow my writing have probably carried a quiet question in the back of your minds: Master Chi, why do you periodically write articles specifically addressed to women? Why don’t male readers get the same treatment?
I was planning to rest today, but this afternoon my inbox suddenly filled with dozens of reader messages, all hoping I’d share my thoughts on the “Shenzhen Bentley Lady.”
Well then, let’s have an informal chat — it’s been a while since I’ve talked about marriage anyway.
First, when it comes to marriage — one of the most defining decisions of your life — there are really only two lines you need to keep close to heart.
This morning, with a little time to spare, I put together a short video — each small moment a thing of quiet beauty.
Shortly after, I’ll be busy for a while: reading the fortune (运势) for readers who’ve come seeking guidance, then unhurriedly writing a piece on what it truly takes to become an exceptional man.
Once the work is done, I’ll settle into stillness — pick up a book, rest for a spell.
If reading feels a bit tiring, come listen to me talk with you in voice instead — it expresses the heart more fully, and that works just as well.
These past days, I’ve written relatively fewer practical tips, and instead warm, personal words have taken center stage. This was deliberate on my part. Because starting two or three months ago, messages began pouring in from brothers and sisters sharing just how hard life has been lately. Honestly, “it’s not easy” has become something we hear so often it barely registers anymore — everyone has their own mountains to climb. Who among us has it truly easy these days?
Today is 520 (May 20th — a day whose numbers sound like “I love you” in Chinese), and on this romantic occasion, I have something I want to say to you. It has now been more than four years since I first began writing this newsletter, and as it happens, these years have likely been among the most turbulent of both our lives. Through it all, we have experienced moments of helping each other, inspiring each other, doubting each other, criticizing each other, and finding our way back to each other. But most importantly, through these years I have had the privilege of being a part of your life — even if only through words on a page — and that alone is an immense gift to me.
Today is Mother’s Day. Seeing countless articles of gratitude and reminiscence filling my feed, I thought I’d take a different angle and talk about this woman who has meant the most to my life.
Let me share the invaluable life lessons she taught me as I was growing up — wisdom that has benefited me ever since, and that I firmly believe remains just as relevant and timeless today as it ever was.