2025-12-26 08:24:36

Many traders have dreamed of "getting rich overnight," but the reality is often quite different.

Those who truly survive in the market understand one principle: investing is never about quick money. It’s more like planting a tree—laying a solid foundation in the early stages, patiently nurturing it in the middle, and only then harvesting the fruits of compound interest in the later stages. Time rewards those who stick to their logic.

Looking at 80% of traders in the market, they chase rising prices, sell on dips, follow the trends, and do short-term trading, constantly seeking opportunities to go all-in. But you are different—you focus on the landscape three to five years ahead, betting on directions that are logically clear. Those who seek quick gains and quick losses are often the ones who lose fast, while steady and persistent traders end up laughing last.

To put it simply, investing is a test of one’s mindset and cognition. When your mental framework is solid enough, even the most volatile market fluctuations are just noise. This is the true winning strategy in this long race.

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LiquidityOracle

· 2h ago

Damn it, it's the same old theory again. Why haven't I seen anyone truly hold steady for three to five years without moving? The idea of making quick money and losing quickly isn't wrong, but not all of that 80% are fools either. Compound interest sounds great, but the premise is that you have to live until that day. It sounds nice, but in the end, it's still about luck and timing.

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unrekt.eth

· 5h ago

That's what they say, but few can really hold on. Wait, isn't this just advising me not to chase the rally... I think I need to reflect. Plant trees? Bro, I'm here to trade cryptocurrencies, not plant trees🌳 Sounds nice, but the real question is who can truly see accurately three to five years ahead. Persistence is indeed important, but I'm worried that the very direction we're persisting in might be wrong. People say this at the start of every bull market, and then... nothing happens.

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P2ENotWorking

· 6h ago

Wake up everyone, no matter how eloquently you speak, it all comes down to human nature. Everyone wants quick money; who wants to wait three or five years? Compound interest sounds beautiful, but 99% of people die before they see the benefits. That's right, but how many can actually do it? I bet five bucks there's someone downstairs going all-in tomorrow. I've heard this logic a hundred times, but the question is, where is the execution? Planting trees? I feel more like it's the moment to wait for the harvest of the leeks, haha. Noise? No, that's real fear. Pretending not to care is just what people say in TG. It's basically saying: don't be greedy, don't rush, don't gamble on luck—but most people just can't do it. This statement is correct, but the premise is that you have to stay alive until the later stages.

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 12-26 19:09

Sounds about right, but what I fear most is that I am actually among the 80% of people who haven't realized it yet. No matter how correct the words are, execution is the real key. Wait, no, why do I feel like I've been chasing the hot trend... Compound interest sounds great, but the premise is surviving the first five years of hardship. Three or five years? Man, I can only hold on for three months with my current mindset.

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PumpingCroissant

· 12-26 08:54

Listening to this, I can't help but think of my all-in days. Looking back, I really couldn't hold on. Wait, how exactly do you "maintain logic"? I feel like logic is meaningless in the face of a bear market. Three to five years? Bro, I’m afraid I can't wait that long. What should I do? Talking about compound interest is easy, but how many people have truly survived two bear markets? My mental resilience deserves a perfect score because I’ve been tested to the point of bankruptcy. Planting trees, huh? I feel like I’m planting nothing but toxic weeds. I have to say, when you get excited, you’re just afraid it’s another five-minute thrill.

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CompoundPersonality

· 12-26 08:53

The tree-planting analogy is brilliant, but to be honest, most people can't wait three or five years, myself included... I almost went all-in again yesterday. This market is really testing patience. Sometimes seeing others make quick money can really drive you crazy. I understand the principles, but execution is the key, right?

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BlockchainBouncer

· 12-26 08:50

You're right, but how many people can really stick with it? --- Compound interest sounds great, but most people can't endure the "mediocre period" of the first two years. --- What will the landscape look like in three or five years? Ha, I just want to ask how many people still hold on now. --- Exactly, the key is that many people get stuck at the execution stage. --- The tree-planting analogy is good, but some people cut down the tree before it even blooms. --- The key is that after setting the right mindset framework, you still need to go through several setbacks to truly understand. --- No matter how well you explain, in the end, it still depends on who can withstand the decline. --- Having clear logic is a prerequisite, but the market will make you doubt your logic. --- Long-term holding sounds simple, but in practice, it's against human nature.

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CounterIndicator

· 12-26 08:50

I'm convinced, this article is so right... That 80% of people are probably just like me last year haha Listen, listen, the key is that mindset really can determine everything. I've now figured out a bit of the trick The pattern over three to five years >> the fluctuations of daily K, this is something to keep in mind

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JustHereForMemes

· 12-26 08:41

Ha, this article is as encouraging as mine, but how many can really resist making money? Plant trees? Why do I always rush to dig? The dream of getting rich overnight is still sweet, but long-term holding really tests human nature. That's right, but I can't do it, lol. Noise? I treat noise as signals and follow them. A solid framework and all that, let's earn the first bucket of gold first. The reality is that most people are all-in, and no matter how clear the logic is, it can't stop the temptation. Things five or three years from now, my account is almost zero now. It sounds like a motivational speech, but it really hits the point.

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