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Imperfect but easy-to-follow behavioral patterns are the ones that can be sustained. Consistent behavioral patterns generate compound interest, and after several years, these compounding patterns can create an insurmountable gap between you and potential competitors. When learning anything new, a crucial starting point is: how can I consistently do it, even if it's not perfect yet? High-intensity interval training, strength training, time-restricted feeding, and taking cold showers can all promote mitochondrial biogenesis, making you feel refreshed. The plan doesn't need to be perfect; the key is to make it easy to stick to every day.

Ferdinand Ward (1851-1925), known in his youth as the "Young Napoleon of Finance," recruited former presidents and their sons, but in reality, he was running a simple Ponzi scheme promising high interest returns. The scheme collapsed in May 1884, directly triggering the 1884 Panic in the US financial markets. Former President Grant lost everything and died 14 months later. This book, written by Ward's great-grandson, Geoffrey Ward (1940- ), is subtitled "The Greatest Conman of the Gilded Age." In the end, a Ponzi scheme must swindle more money to survive, and to do so, it must promise higher returns, further straining its finances. Therefore, its collapse is a mathematical inevitability.

It's difficult for entrepreneurs to be good investors. This is because good long-term investing requires extraordinary patience and patience, while entrepreneurs' default preference is to act—get started first, and then think later. It's almost impossible for soldiers to be good investors. Success on the battlefield requires high trust among team members and the ability to make quick decisions even with incomplete information. These personality traits and behavioral patterns, when applied to investing, can lead to rapid bankruptcy. On the battlefield, teams face a common enemy and the immense pressure of imminent death. Therefore, teams with high mutual trust and swift action are more likely to survive and succeed. Over time, this high level of trust and the sense of honor inherent in close cooperation become ingrained, making it easy for scammers to exploit the high level of trust among military personnel and defraud them of large sums of money. A typical victim is former US President Ulysess Grant (1822-1885). In the business world, the concept of friend or foe is very vague, and even partners often have significant conflicts of interest. Therefore, maintaining a high level of suspicion and defaulting to distrust is the key to survival. History is filled with examples of successful generals on the battlefield who, after retirement, lost their fortunes through investment. However, the opposite is true, as highly successful investors are generally older and don't need to personally fight on the battlefield. Machiavelli certainly couldn't compete with Sun Tzu on the battlefield. But if Sun Tzu were to take off his armor and return to court politics, he would likely be tormented by Machiavelli, leaving him bewildered.

No matter what negotiation techniques you employ, as long as you maintain the option to exit at any time and don't mind the possibility of a breakdown, you're likely to be a long-term winner, able to outmaneuver seemingly experienced opponents who, in reality, have no such options. The same is true in the capital markets. As long as you don't need to report your performance to anyone and can consistently refuse to participate in games where you lack a structural advantage, you're also likely to be a long-term winner, crushing those gamblers who monitor P&L daily. Opportunists see a door opening slightly and rush to squeeze in. Players, on the other hand, slowly construct a long corridor, patiently waiting for a favorable opportunity to open.

If the market hits new lows for 18, 24, or even three consecutive months, will your faith waver? If the SP500 index drops 40%, 50%, or even 60%, will you continue to invest regularly? At the end of a bear market, no one will announce its end. Instead, you'll be bombarded with negative news. You might be lucky to be alive, so how can you dare add to your holdings?

Interestingly, Uncle Lu's success in the pop music world has been met with criticism and disdain from some classical pianists. The primary criticisms include a lack of depth, melodic simplicity, excessive repetition, and the use of cheap emotional manipulation techniques. As a genuine, dedicated listener, I simply want to say: whether it's profound or not, simple or complex, as long as Uncle Lu's music makes me feel good, that's all! :)

Isometric exercise, such as wall stances and planks, is often more effective than non-isometric (dynamic) exercise in reducing high blood pressure. This is supported by research data from multiple academic institutions. There are two primary mechanisms: First, isometric exercise induces strong and sustained muscle contractions, leading to a temporary, controlled increase in blood pressure. This triggers a more robust response in the baroreceptors of the nervous system. Over time, this can enhance baroreceptor sensitivity and improve blood pressure regulation. Second, isometric exercise increases shear stress within blood vessels through sustained contractions, promoting significant endothelial adaptation. This increases nitric oxide production, enhances vasodilation, and reduces vascular stiffness. Dynamic exercise can also improve endothelial function, but typically requires higher volume or intensity to achieve similar effects, which may not be feasible for individuals with hypertension. My experience is that when I practice the wall stance, squatting until my thighs are parallel to the ground, my thighs start to vibrate violently after 40 to 50 seconds, and I feel like I can't hold on any longer. However, the longer I hold on, the more comfortable my entire body feels when I stand up. The effect is much better than the standard stance with slightly bent knees. Well-trained people can perform high-intensity stances for three to five minutes straight. Because I've practiced the wall stance for years, I didn't know what high blood pressure was.

One way to measure power is to tolerate psychological discomfort and uncertainty. People who become uneasy at the slightest discomfort or uncertainty are more likely to willingly expose their true colors and lose their power.

My personal experience in maintaining vision: First, maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly. Obese people are at greater risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, which are extremely harmful to eye health. Second, exercise outdoors regularly, especially in the morning sun, which is extremely beneficial for maintaining vision. Third, avoid reading for extended periods. You can get up every now and then to practice standing against a wall, or practice Tai Chi for a few minutes, which combines standing with standing. As long as you practice the correct posture and are diligent with yourself, standing has miraculous effects on promoting blood circulation and clearing your eyes. You'll see immediate results after practicing for just three minutes. Practicing Tai Chi often sparks new and creative ideas, making it a skill worth learning. Fourth, if you have myopia, get LASIK surgery after age 25. This technique has been around for over 30 years and is very mature and safe. The key is to maintain healthy habits after surgery to maintain your vision. Wearing glasses can still make various exercises inconvenient, which can subtly reduce your exercise time and hinder the development of healthy habits. Fifth, without these healthy habits, many people begin to experience presbyopia in their early 40s, which can worsen over time and cause various inconveniences. With good habits, these annoyances can be much less severe.