In this complex and intricate financial world, the big players, banking giants, whale-level investors, or those elite individuals adorned with various mysterious titles seem to always possess an almost magical ability to stand on the opposite side of the masses, calmly controlling the pulse of the market. This is not born out of malice, but rather the natural law of the market’s invisible hand—buying and selling are interdependent; without selling, there can be no buying, and without buying, there can be no selling. What is astonishing is that more than 90% of market participants who face price fluctuations, as well as countless others who, though on the sidelines, cannot escape their influence, often unconsciously step into the abyss of failure, as if drawn by some fate or driven by a gene deeply rooted in human nature. The seats of the victors are always scarce, like the rulers to their subjects, kings to their commoners; this is an eternal game of the minority.
When I first entered this industry, I was full of the belief that everything was the result of a carefully laid plan, manipulated by behind-the-scenes players. However, as time passed, the grinding of experiences gradually unveiled the veil of truth, making me realize that even those at the pinnacle of the pyramid are merely participants in a vast speculative game. On this stage filled with uncertainties and variables, no one can possess a 100% chance of winning; both investment and trading are bound by this iron law. What sets them apart is their unique insight, an attitude that differs from the norm, and a distinctive framework of thought, combined with extraordinary self-management and self-discipline, which together forge their invincible position in the market.
Thus, I resolutely set aside the cumbersome knowledge of technical analysis and fundamental research for the time being, and embarked on a journey to explore the mysteries of the mind. I yearn to deeply understand the inner world of those winners, to investigate how they perceive this world, how they maintain clarity amidst chaos, and how they awaken when everyone else is intoxicated. Books on psychological control theory serve as a bright lamp, illuminating my path forward, allowing me to gradually comprehend that the true difference may not lie in the amount of capital they possess, but in their way of viewing things, the depth of their beliefs, and the power of their actions.
The root of all this is deeply embedded in our thoughts. This is not a hollow cliché, but the most profound revelation of life. It is these sparks of thought that ignite the possibility of changing one’s fate, guiding every soul eager to break through themselves and explore the unknown towards a broader horizon. On this journey filled with challenges and opportunities, I have learned to be grateful, thankful that I could embark on this correct path leading to the depths of my heart, as it is this path that has taught me how to view the world from different perspectives, and how to find my own tranquil harbor amidst the turbulent waves of the market.
