Life has no standards; no one demands that you must reach a certain standard. Looking back at the goals I set for myself at the beginning of the year, I realized that I indeed overestimated my abilities. People tend to become overly confident, even a bit arrogant, in favorable circumstances, but ultimately you will find that you are not as strong as you imagined. Acknowledging one's shortcomings is the key to continuous improvement.
This year, I experienced many setbacks, especially from June onwards when the market began to weaken. The performance of altcoins caused me significant losses, and by July, changes in the real economy directly affected my investments. In August, the market completely collapsed, and I entered the darkest period of my life. During that time, I summarized many experiences, realizing that only through the valley can one truly reflect on oneself and find the direction for improvement.
In the valley, you will feel the difficulty of 'unity of knowledge and action.' Just like losing weight, many people know they should lose weight, but it is only when obesity leads to health problems that they truly begin to take action. Similarly, it is only when life is threatened that one starts to pay attention to their health. I also realized that I had almost not achieved the goals I set at the beginning of the year; fitness, income, travel, etc., had all stagnated, but I believe everything has its arrangement.
Learning and Growth in the Valley
After entering September, I began to focus on my studies, especially in psychology and finance. The methods I used to make big money before were really just luck. The short-term windfall led us astray, like a frog boiling in warm water, until one day we suddenly wake up. At that time, I was afraid to trade again because I had no confidence at all. Nonetheless, in October, the A-share market gave me hope, and soon after, the U.S. B-share market also entered a bull market. After four months of learning and accumulation, by November, I finally started to seize opportunities.
In September, I felt confused about the future and didn't know how to proceed. Money became hard to make, and the changes in the market made me realize deeply that I cannot overestimate myself and must not forget the difficult times of the past. This experience made me more aware of risk, and in the future, I will not let myself fall into a valley again.
Deepening Oneself: Learning is the Best Breakthrough
There was a time when I needed to fully immerse myself and undergo self-transformation. At that time, the only person who could save me was myself. And the most effective way to save oneself is through learning. By continuously learning, summarizing, and reviewing, I forced myself to keep progressing. Each learning accumulation would bring unexpected results.
Through the efforts and accumulation in November, along with the bull market, I finally benefited from it. But the most important lesson is to respect the market cycle, withdraw in a timely manner, and not overestimate one's grasp of the market. What is earned is truly yours; never put all your eggs in one basket. Even in a good market, black swan events can happen at any time.
Learn to Withdraw, Avoid Unnecessary Internal Conflicts
In a bull market, many people made good profits, but once the bull market ends, who can really earn long-term returns? Therefore, learning to withdraw in time is the most important thing. There are countless opportunities in life, and no one knows what will happen tomorrow. We do not need to pursue overnight wealth; we only hope to achieve our target returns. After making money, remember to rest and maintain balance.
The market is always full of opportunities; there's no need to grasp every moment. Avoid unnecessary internal conflicts, spend more time with family on weekends, and give yourself some time to rest; life will be more meaningful.