Pressure won't turn into motivation; it can very likely turn into medical records. Not many people care if you're alive, and even fewer will remember you when you're gone. Life is short, just a few decades. Enjoy your meals and drinks, and be true to yourself. Don't get angry over everything; if you're tired, take a break. Don't be a fool who makes things difficult for yourself!

Why do poorer people value emotions more, while richer people tend to be more heartless? Generally speaking, those with fewer resources have limited external conditions (money, relationships, choices), making it easier for them to regard emotions as an important support system. Family, friendship, and love are not only psychological comforts but sometimes also practical mutual aid networks, which makes them seem more "emotionally invested." On the other hand, those with more resources often have more complex lives and decisions, needing to quickly weigh efficiency, benefits, and risks, thus placing greater emphasis on rules, boundaries, and outcomes, which can appear more "rational or even cold." However, this does not mean that poor people are necessarily deeply emotional or that rich people are necessarily heartless; fundamentally, it is the environment that shapes behavior rather than wealth directly determining human nature.

You guessed the market right, went in heavily, tasted the huge roll of wealth, and experienced that immense pleasure, so you no longer like the slow growth of funds that comes from light or ordinary positions, and you get used to heavy positions, which is hard to change. At first, heavy positions might give you a taste of sweetness, just like smoking; if we start smoking right away, we wouldn't want to smoke. Initially, when you smoke a few, it feels irritating and uncomfortable, and you wouldn't want to smoke. Many people don't smoke, not because of high morals, but because of throat issues; when they smoke, they feel uncomfortable, so they don't smoke. But once they smoke a few and find it enjoyable, bringing them a mental high, they start thinking about smoking all the time, gradually becoming addicted, making it hard to quit.

When you look at the world with compassion, the world is full of pitiful people; when you look at the world with cause and effect, there is not a single pitiful person in the world.

Ways to maintain your energy: eat healthy meals, buy beautiful clothes, purchase comfortable shoes, get rid of old items at home, listen to high-quality music, watch high-definition movies, play quality games, sunbathe in places with good scenery and fresh air, avoid meaningless conversations, enjoy doing nothing, and focus on things you love and excel at.

Heavy positions are part of our "nature". Although it can be suppressed through self-control, a mistake causes three seconds of pain, while a correct decision brings a day of pleasure. The addiction returns, and one can only manage it temporarily, not sustainably. Instead of this, why not unleash the "heavy position" beast and conduct a double-blind test (where you can't see the time period or the type of asset or stock, just like in real combat)? You use heavy positions for a double-blind test to see if you can ultimately make a profit or if you die quickly. Everything should be based on results and scientific facts. When you experience this method that closely resembles real combat, you will find that under heavy positions, you are basically doomed to die quickly or suffer huge losses, with no chance of recovery. Your own marrow and blood can completely deny "heavy positions"; this bad habit can only die completely. After that, you won't need any strong willpower for self-control; even as an ordinary person, you won't engage in heavy positions again.

As life progresses into its later stages, the true differentiator is no longer resources, opportunities, or temporary bursts of energy, but rather whether a person possesses inner stability and order. The so-called "inner order" refers to a clear set of values, a stable emotional system, a coherent cognitive framework, and the ability to control the rhythm of one's life. As external uncertainties increase, the ability to remain unperturbed, avoid overreacting, and focus on long-term important matters determines the quality and potential of a person's life. Instead of constantly reaching outward, it is better to establish order within—this is a more enduring and liberating source of strength.

To say something unpleasant: The significant shrinkage of ordinary people's wealth, in 99% of cases, does not come from inflation, but rather from investments, entrepreneurship, lending to others without repayment, and borrowing money from others that incurs high interest. Ordinary people with limited understanding, especially some so-called middle class, can't help but meddle as soon as their bank savings exceed two or three hundred thousand. The significant shrinkage of ordinary people's wealth essentially comes from meddling, not from inflation, because inflation hasn't arrived yet, and their money has already been spent.

At 35, I discovered that partners are only temporary companions, which made me very sad and upset. At 40, I realized that parents are also temporary companions, which was very upsetting and sad. When the children grew up, I was even more surprised to find that they too are temporary companions. This time, however, there was no sadness, no upset. At this moment, I understand that there is no forever in this world; what is called forever is merely a temporary companionship. Looking back, I realize that my body is still aging. I have finally grown up; there has always been only one person in this world, and that is me. As long as I exist, the world exists; when I am gone, the world will also be gone.

If you can see extraordinary courage and determination in others, then there must be something similar deep within you; otherwise, you wouldn't be able to recognize it. In other words, the people you admire carry your taste and aspirations, while those you dislike embody your boundaries and principles. Don't just look up to the light of others; the fact that you can recognize the light proves that you are a source of light yourself. You have light within you, and the strength deep inside you has not been absent; it just needs you to bravely awaken it and boldly act. You are far more powerful than you imagine.