I've been in this circle for nearly 8 years, with just over a year of time away, and the rest of the time I’ve hardly stopped. I still remember when I first entered, the price of $BTC was around $8,000. Now, looking back, it has nearly multiplied by 10 times. The process from 8,000 to 80,000 may seem like a simple numerical jump, but in reality, it contains countless ups and downs. Behind every fluctuation are stories of many people, and most of the time, I’ve been paying tuition in these stories.

Talking about making money might sound cliché, but honestly, only when you actually make money can many things be quantified. For example, whether your understanding of the market has truly improved, whether your network resources have genuinely accumulated. These abstract things suddenly become concrete. Conversely, if you say you’ve learned a lot or your cognition has improved without making money, most people would laugh. This is the reality, which might be a bit harsh, but it’s the underlying logic of today’s society.

Being mocked is actually a form of attention, representing others’ expectations of you. But the key is to find the reason behind it and seriously review yourself. As an old investor who hasn’t made much money, I actually understand what newcomers who also haven’t made money are thinking, because we are indeed in the same boat. I often ask myself: where exactly did the problem arise? Did I do something wrong, or did I simply not do what I should have done? This perspective helps me see many of my own flaws clearly.

In conclusion, all problems ultimately point to one thing—personality. The phrase “character determines destiny” has been heard many times, but what does it really mean? It means your personality determines how you do things, and all your human weaknesses are actually hidden in your personality, only being amplified during the process of doing things. Changing a person’s character is indeed difficult, but you can influence and shape your personality gradually by changing your way of doing things.

Why is this crypto industry worth sticking to? The biggest reason is that there are really many opportunities here, and the industry is quite tolerant. You can make mistakes, fail, and still have the chance to start over, which is impossible in any other industry. This inclusiveness gives small investors like us another chance to get started again. So don’t be discouraged just because you encounter some setbacks now, haven’t made money, or lost money. There’s no need for that. What’s truly important is to focus and seize the next opportunity that appears.

I often hear people say that opportunities are gone, and the industry’s golden age is over. This kind of statement is actually misleading. The greatest benefit for a person doesn’t come from external conditions but from continuously improving their cognition. As long as you keep learning and deepen your understanding of the market, the opportunities for benefits are always there waiting for you. Instead of standing on the sidelines watching others harvest, it’s better to settle down and improve yourself, actively embrace every change in the industry, try more, and practice more. These are actually the greatest benefits for each of us participants.