Before we get into today’s article, a few things I need to flag first: 1 – The US side has made its provocative posture unmistakably clear, nakedly angling to ignite a larger conflict. 2 – Chinese nationals living abroad are highly likely to become targeted during escalating tensions. Stay safe and protect yourselves. 3 – Do not overestimate American rationality, and do not underestimate Trump’s unpredictability. Nobody can guarantee he won’t use a larger conflict to fuel his own ambitions.
Recently, with all sorts of scandalous drama erupting left and right, a number of female readers have been sending requests asking me to address the subject of infidelity — and with so many voices asking, this piece was inevitable. That said, male readers, please don’t skip this article. Have you noticed? Most of the hot-button discussions lately center on women cheating, with men cast as the wronged party. So this article will also devote space to the craft and mindset of predicting infidelity before it happens.
Today’s article is on the longer side — and admittedly a bit dry. But if you want to capture real profits in the phase ahead and actually hold onto them, building them into solid capital for your future ventures, then you absolutely must read this to the end.
Patience has always been the dividing line between those who get harvested like weeds and those who are genuinely ambitious predators. You simply cannot imagine a reckless, impulsive person — one who can’t even invest ten minutes in reading — being capable of pouring sufficient effort into anything and achieving real success. Which is exactly why they are destined to be losers: the ones who hand over their chips, roar in frustration, and are ultimately powerless — the eliminated.
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Who is this article written for?
This question is crucial. Like Master Chi’s other writings, articles that appear to be published in one place are in fact aimed at very different audiences.
I have written words of encouragement for young people just starting out, and I have written essays on cunning strategy for those who have found success in their prime. The content seems contradictory from piece to piece — deliberately so, because readers benefit from different angles.
Today, let me share some casual thoughts — first on life and destiny framework (格局), then on investment in the second half. After my last article was published, I was surprised to find that the most comments came from brothers and sisters in their thirties. Many said they wished they had read this article back in their twenties, when they were just starting out. They wouldn’t have been so aimless, so reckless, or so naively trusting — and wouldn’t have given so much for things and people that were never worth it.
Note: This piece was written three weeks ago, intended as a gift to all young people who are about to step into society or have just begun their journey. So many young people are heartbreakingly naive because their entire worldview consists of one equation: “I know how to do one thing, so I should be able to get something in return.” But the world doesn’t operate that way, and life is never that simple. This is a small yet comprehensive awakening for the road ahead. May every parent and every young person find something of value here.
The core of this piece lies in the middle section: “The Bull Market Psychology Shift of the Leek Sheep.” I don’t usually post in the early morning — especially after an update the night before — as it tends to wear a person down.
But today’s situation is genuinely special, worth a reminder to every one of you — especially you.
First, a word of caution: regarding the upcoming moves in the trading arena, I’d urge everyone to take it easy. I mean it — really take it easy. I won’t say anything more direct than that, because everyone has their own thinking and judgment, and nobody has the right to stand between you and your desire to make money, right?
There is a strange idea circulating today — popular among white-collar workers and grassroots circles alike: networking, socializing, building connections — none of it is worth thinking about. If you’re good enough, people will naturally come to you. So all you need to do is focus on your craft, sharpen it to the sharpest, the absolute sharpest, the most razor-sharp it can be! Heh.
Under this kind of thinking, more and more young people have become social components who “only know how to tighten bolts, but have no idea how to steer the ship.” Among them, the lucky ones become high-end components — with longer career spans and more grueling workloads. The unlucky ones grind through 996 schedules until their early forties, and when they finally can’t keep going, they become easily replaceable.
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?
Preface: Master Chi sincerely hopes this article reaches as few readers as possible.
Anyone who clicked on this title is either currently — or has previously been — going through a period of adversity. Whether you’ve fallen in business, lost everything in investments, or been cast aside by the times, left behind by the platforms you once depended on — this article was written for you.
Because only those who have lost something want to reclaim it. Because only those who have been pushed back want to make a comeback.