2026-01-13 18:27:19

Have you ever wondered why some people can never catch up no matter how hard they try?

The answer is actually simple — they are playing a different game.

True wealth growth has never been built solely on time accumulation. How can someone with linear income growth possibly catch up to asset prices that are growing exponentially? It’s like riding a bicycle trying to chase a Ferrari — no matter how fast you pedal, the distance only widens.

So some choose a different path. They focus on the "big cycle dividends" — for example, investing in core assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum in the cryptocurrency market. This is not gambling, but betting on the entire market’s growth cycle. This is what’s called "beta" returns.

But that’s not enough. Real class advancement requires a combination of strategic thinking and scarce skills. Hard work is just the basic action; the key is whether you can stay clear-headed amid the noise of information.

Look at the world today. Short videos, sensational stories, news that creates conflicts — algorithms understand your needs better than you do. They tear your attention into fragments, preventing deep thinking and making it impossible to stick to any long-term strategy. That’s why most people will never make big money.

And those who do? They endure this "pain." They give up short-term pleasure and accept the loneliness of deep thinking. This pain is like muscle tearing — it precisely indicates that you are getting stronger.

So, if you’re still debating whether to increase your position in this cycle, the answer is already clear. The question isn’t whether to act, but whether you can stay sufficiently clear-headed to resist those distractions.

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MetaverseHermit

· 01-16 17:47

That's true, but those copying homework will never catch up to the question setters. Most people don't even understand their own asset allocation, let alone talk about cycle dividends.

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APY追逐者

· 01-16 16:00

说得好听，但真正能忍住不刷短视频的人有几个呢 --- 又是贝塔又是周期的，听得都腻了，关键是得有本金啊 --- 这套论调我听过一百遍了，真赚到的人才不会费劲解释呢 --- 所以说白了就是得早上车呗，现在入场会不会太晚 --- 孤独感这块确实戳到了，一个人扛着真的难受 --- 我就想问，忍住了短期爽感，周期没来怎么办 --- 清醒是清醒，但对抗算法那套我觉得有点乌托邦 --- 比特币以太坊我是看好，但这文不就在劝人all in吗 --- 打不同游戏这句话绝了，大部分人确实没意识到 --- 加仓这个问题问得好，但敢加的都是有子弹的人

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ForkTongue

· 01-14 08:52

That's right, but what I find even more heartbreaking is that most people don't realize they're playing the wrong game. Deep thinking also requires capital; without some seed money, how can you achieve exponential growth? You still have to start with linear progress. Really, resisting loneliness is the hardest part of all. Looking around, there are few who can endure it. Adding positions? It depends on how much clarity you still have left.

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AllInAlice

· 01-13 18:56

There's nothing wrong with that; the key is whether you can truly stick to it. Algorithms kill focus, I agree with that. But adding positions requires capital; what if you don't have money? Indeed, the chances of winning vary greatly across different games. Most people still want to make quick money; who wants to think alone? That's why some people turn their lives around with shitcoins, while others keep working a job. Ultimately, it's still about information gaps and execution ability.

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ProofOfNothing

· 01-13 18:53

Coming back with this again? BTC has been held for three years. What are you still waiting for?

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LightningWallet

· 01-13 18:46

That's right, linear thinking is truly the root of poverty. I'm just afraid that being too smart might lead to mistakes; knowing the cycle makes people hesitant to get in. Algorithm feeding causes addiction; indeed, most people end up wasting their lives like this. This round, I went all in; anyway, lying flat is also death. The word "awakened" is valuable; most people simply can't do it. Instead of fussing over it, it's better to refocus your attention. Honestly, only those who can endure loneliness deserve to make big money.

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MEVictim

· 01-13 18:43

Haha, fine, it's the same old spiel, as if anyone can become a millionaire. Others rely on cycles to make money, so what do I rely on? Self-discipline? That's hilarious. The real issue is that most people don't have capital, so what beta returns are we talking about? This article almost directly says, "You're poor because you're not smart enough." It's true, but useless. The key is, who has money to try?

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ZkSnarker

· 01-13 18:33

ngl this linear vs exponential framing hits different... but here's the thing about "staying clear-headed" lmao, everyone thinks they're the ones actually thinking deeply while doom-scrolling at 2am. the real tell? whether you can sit with being wrong for 6 months straight without panic-selling.

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