I went for a physical exam a couple of days ago, and when I got to the ultrasound, the doctor was chatting with me casually at first, the atmosphere was quite relaxed. But when he examined my neck, he stared at the screen for a few seconds. Suddenly, he stopped talking, his face turned serious, and he turned to the intern next to him and said: Only twenty-nine years old? How could you have this? This shouldn't be happening. I was lying on the bed, completely terrified. I quickly asked the doctor, "What's wrong? Is this serious?" The doctor looked again and said, "Your carotid artery already has plaque. It usually only develops in people in their fifties or sixties, you're not even thirty yet, it shouldn't be like this." Then, after the exam, I did some research and asked around, and found out that this is mostly related to long-term high pressure, anxiety, and irregular sleep patterns. This incident also made me think about a question: If someone earns a lot of money but never takes the time to build a serious relationship with their body, can you say they have a high level of awareness? It's actually quite ironic when you think about it. When I was passionate about cars, I wouldn't hesitate to spend tens of thousands on maintenance, meticulously researching every parameter. But when it comes to my own health, I postpone checkups as long as possible, completely oblivious to various indicators. As long as I feel no pain or discomfort, I assume everything is fine. Many people are like this: recklessly amplifying their desires while completely disregarding the body's natural processes. Staying up late, karaoke, overeating, chronic stress—the more money they earn, the more they indulge themselves. And so, the result is quite fair: they've made money, but their health has collapsed first. This is a classic case of undeserved success.

Why do we know so many principles, yet still struggle to live a good life? Many years ago, I knew that focus was more important than time or money. But after consuming countless motivational quotes, that curse-like saying began to come true: knowing so many principles, yet still struggling to live a good life. The most painful thing for me in the past few years has been: Knowing something is extremely important to me, and genuinely wanting to do it. But just unable to do it, or only working on it intermittently for a few days, then starting from scratch again. What does this pain feel like? It's like standing on this side of a bridge, clearly seeing gold mines on the other side, but my legs feel like they're made of lead. I know I should take that step, but I just can't. For me, this feeling is far more painful than losing money. Many times, human suffering doesn't come from not knowing what you don't know, but from: seeing it clearly, yet being unable to reach it. When you have a clear goal, know what's most important, and know how to do it, but reality prevents you from achieving it, the greater the gap, the greater the pain. This actually has little to do with how much money you have in your pocket. So now, whenever I see someone talking about life philosophies, cognitive upgrades, or selling anxiety, I instinctively resist. This kind of thing, if you think about it a little, you'll realize: It makes you feel like you've learned something in the moment, giving you the illusion that you're making progress. But it's essentially an illusion, even a kind of slow-acting drug. I used to suffer greatly from it, naively believing that as long as I understood the principles, life would naturally improve. Looking back now, that was probably the biggest mistake I made regarding human behavior mechanisms. It's precisely because this pain is so intense that it forces me to figure out one thing: What exactly determines a person's attention? Why is it that some things, even though I know are important and genuinely want to do them, I just can't do them? Since business has its rules, then human attention and behavior must also have their own rules. Later, I gradually discovered that what truly determines what I do every day isn't what I verbally say I want, but instinct, that is, the subconscious. To put it bluntly, it's an automatic script I've unconsciously trained myself over the years. This explains why you shouldn't look at what someone says, but at what they do—the real choices are made by their subconscious, that's their true self. I really like a quote from Yang Zhenning: "The process of learning is the process of turning truth into your own intuition." Principles that haven't become instinctive are essentially not learned at all. And every thought we have, every small action we take, either reinforces old instincts or grows a new script. So after going around in circles, I've finally realized one thing: Principles aren't useless, but if they don't enter your subconscious, they offer almost no help in life except for adding another layer of anxiety and internal conflict.

#MEME The "I'm coming!" meme is still surging – is this the final frenzy or a breakout for Chinese cryptocurrencies? Ever since I got bitten by a dog while trying to buy a meme recently, I've rarely bought memes. Here are four reasons to help others avoid this trap. 🔷 Difficult to hold at low prices. Although everyone is speculating wildly, how many retail investors have actually become rich? Of course, some have, just not you or me. 🔷 Difficult to buy at low prices. These types of MeMe coins are phenomenal, meme coins – in layman's terms, they're nothing special, relying entirely on "big shots" to hype them up. Most people see them already overvalued, with little profit potential and a high risk of getting trapped. 🔷 The pace is too fast to grasp. Most people who buy memes in the crypto market are speculators, taking profits and running, which is another reason they can't hold. They lack conviction and aren't sure if their purchases will be a hundred or a thousand times return; they're just trying their luck for a quick and easy profit. 🔷 Huge risks. The strategy is to sell any "dirt dogs" (unregistered stocks) that you buy for a profit, and hold onto any losing ones until they drop to zero. This is because most "dirt dogs" aren't heavily invested in; they're essentially "casting a wide net," hoping to "catch" one and "get rich quick," but often they "catch the fish and it flies away," leaving you with nothing. ⭕️While I no longer actively trade "dirt dogs," I still hope everyone can catch a golden dog, catch a goldfish, and achieve overnight riches. 🚨I apologize to the two friends who bought at low prices and sold with a little profit as examples. Although many say holding on will lead to wealth, who can be sure that it was a golden dog and not a stray? 🚨Actually, selling with a profit is the real strategy; after all, only money in your own pocket is real money. $I'm coming! $Binance life! $DN

I want to buy one, which one looks good?

"Withdrawing Profits is the Beginning of Understanding the Market" I chatted with Hao Ge (@leechan1688) a couple of days ago, and he changed a long-held belief of mine: always withdraw your winnings. I didn't understand this for the past two years, but now I completely agree. His premise is simple—treat the crypto world like a casino, and you're just a player; don't put too many chips on the table. Every time you win a big pot, withdraw most of it. Anyone who plays Texas Hold'em knows: the blind level you're comfortable with determines whether you can consistently perform at your best. If you're used to 100/200, and suddenly jump to 400/800, you'll find the game level is completely different. Most of the techniques you practiced become ineffective, leaving only fear. In the crypto world, you don't need to manually change tables, but the stakes can increase dramatically in an instant. You're unaware of the risk, and your bets will unconsciously grow larger. Withdrawing winnings has two crucial benefits: One is a stable mindset, preventing you from getting carried away. Even the best poker players can become erratic when they get tilted; if you have too many chips in front of you, you're bound to bet more when an opportunity arises. Looking back at your biggest losses, they were all made when you were tilted. Another key is maintaining trading sensitivity. When the amount of chips on the table makes you feel comfortable and willing to bet, you'll be more likely to continuously learn, review, and improve your judgment—this is the fastest way to grow. However, the principles are simple, but putting them into practice is extremely difficult: people always overestimate their ability to manage large amounts of chips while underestimating their greed and fear. Those who consistently outdraw their winnings have often grasped the essence of the industry and truly understood themselves.

Whether an environment is open or not is crucial for expanding one's cognitive boundaries. In a relatively restrictive environment, you're likely stuck in an information echo chamber. In a society with too much uniformity, it's difficult to achieve significant alpha. This is because many possibilities are stifled, and most people are stuck in a predetermined cycle. When you can think outside the box and beyond established rules, you'll realize how detrimental the environment's constraints on your development can be. Therefore, in your youth, it's essential to explore the world. Horizons, knowledge, resources, and methods are all potentially more important than simply working hard in isolation.

Cultivating Immortality in a Casino That Never Closes Those who consistently make huge fortunes in the gaming industry generally define it as a giant casino, where everyone comes to gamble. The various new asset issuance methods are also designed to constantly change the way people gamble. There's no fundamental difference between baccarat and slot machines. For casinos, the most important thing is to have a steady stream of people gambling at the tables. Strategically, then, the most important thing is to diligently develop products that make it easier for gamblers to place bets, while also obtaining licenses to operate casinos more legally. For gamblers, cultivating within this arena is crucial. The most important thing is to recognize that you are a gambler. Only then can you truly see reality when a new asset bubble is about to burst. The remaining cultivation of immortality is to constantly ponder how to become a superior poker player. You can practice alchemy or cultivate dharma, but the key is to find your own strengths. For example, I spent the entire night cultivating immortality, and now I'm getting my car repaired.

What's the real selling point of the iPhone in this age of information anxiety? I saw a news story today saying the iPhone 17 might even outsell the iPhone 16. People mock the iPhone's lack of innovation, yet they keep buying it. The reason is simple: the iPhone is the most worry-free product available today, bar none. Certainty is the most scarce commodity of our time. This logic also applies to the cryptocurrency world. I've seen a lot of discussion lately about Endless, with AI + Web3, modular cloud platforms, composable protocols... It sounds exciting, but isn't it really a headache? After taking a closer look, it boils down to one simple sentence: pool the capabilities of others to create a tool that even idiots can use, and everyone shares the profits. Technology can be complex, but it must be simple for users. This is the underlying principle of a good product. In an age of information overload, any promotion that increases cognitive overhead is simply trying to dissuade users. Less Android, more Apple. Simplicity trumps all.

Thanks to @Cayne_okx and @mia_okx for the invitation. I saw that OKX has some events going on these days, so I'm planning to go on the afternoon of the 30th and the F1 event on the 4th. I've been looking at houses in Singapore lately. I'm really planning on settling down long-term in Singapore, Bangkok, and Shenzhen. 🤣

To achieve wealth, cultivate a relationship with the world; its essence is altruism. To achieve happiness, cultivate a relationship with yourself; its essence is self-coherence.