In this seemingly opportunity-filled society, why is it increasingly difficult for the poor to earn money? In reality, this is a deeply constructed social structure. If one wants to quickly accumulate their first 1 million or even 10 million in life, they must master a skill - harvesting from the bottom.
The reality of society is harsh and ruthless. If one wishes to acquire wealth, there are only two paths: link resources upwards or harvest wealth downwards. When you are broke and have limited understanding, linking upwards seems like a fantasy. Unless you are exceptionally gifted or lucky enough to become an embellishment of the upper class, or possess exceptional skills as a professional in a certain industry, you may have a chance to be accepted by the upper class and open the path to earning money. But 99% of people find it extremely difficult to cross into so-called upper society in their lifetime. Many mistakenly believe that owning luxury cars and watches can allow them to join, not realizing these are merely ordinary toys for the rich. Sometimes, if you are not from that circle, you don’t even qualify to be a follower. Thus, harvesting downwards becomes an essential skill for many who wish to turn their fortunes around.
How to harvest from the bottom? For example, targeting lower-class women, attaching form and emotional value to originally mediocre items. Diamonds can be marked at sky-high prices in the name of love; linking houses with a sense of security can drain a man’s savings. Harvesting from lower-class men is not complicated either; lower-class men hold a respect for authority, fear being marginalized or abandoned by society, and always hope to demonstrate their value. One just needs to disguise oneself as a big shot and promise to follow, and they can stand out. Look at the tricks online; renting a Maybach or Rolls-Royce can make countless men devote their youth, blood, time, and even lives, not to mention money. Harvesting from children is equally easy; children of the wealthy study music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, becoming elegant rich second-generations; lower-class children learning these are likely just targets for training institutions, growing up to be 996 workers who can play the piano, copywriters, graphic designers, or salespeople who can play chess, and office workers who can draw. Those training classes are good at painting beautiful dreams for parents but never mention that these elegant courses need to be built on a material foundation. The significant difference between the poor and the rich is that money is a means for the rich, but a bait for the poor. The rich always have a self-justifying theory, but if it were truly flawless, why would some of them still find themselves financially strapped?
The cognitive shortcoming of the poor lies in the long-term shackles of poverty that limit their minds, allowing them to only operate within a formal logical system. They focus only on the present, do not believe in the future; they do not enjoy grand principles, but are fond of small, certain joys; they are unwilling to exchange current efforts for long-term gains, only wishing to 'drink today’s wine and get drunk today.' Therefore, to persuade them, one must adopt a method they can understand, providing 'immediate returns,' making life like an online game, yielding instant results. Furthermore, China is a society dominated by kinship relations, and much of the competition is a contest of family power. The poor often lack capital and opportunities for trial and error; their familial energy is weak, making it difficult to establish a foothold in competition.
Some may question, is it really so difficult to make money? Isn’t it just a matter of catching the right opportunity to turn things around instantly? But one must understand that wanting and being able are two different things. E-commerce, short videos, selling goods, virtual currencies; there are many opportunities, but how many can truly grasp them? Rather than waiting for the right opportunity, it’s better to hope for reliable housing redevelopment at home. The big winds only favor the industry leaders; the marginal workers find it hard to be shaken. The reality is that cruel.
Personal success is not only measured by the current level of wealth but also by the extent of breakthroughs relative to one’s family background. For children from ordinary backgrounds, the biggest obstacle is that their parents often impart false beliefs. Their parents are at a disadvantage in social competition and naturally struggle to understand the rules of social operation. Children must not only explore from scratch but also discard the incorrect concepts instilled by their parents. After all, most people they interact with deeply are of the same class, and those who are doing well are hard to reach; even if fortunate enough to meet, the other party won't reveal the truth unless it is beneficial.
No matter when, the lower and middle classes are always overcrowded, and resources are scarce. The path to success is not crowded; it is just that the class position is too cramped. The theme puppy of Musk is dominating the Ethereum chain, with as many as 15,000 holding addresses, likely to become another hit after SHIB.#加密市场盘整 #市场调整後的机会? #PCE通胀降温 $SHIB $PEPE $DOGE