The essence of making money: an enlightening and top-quality article!

1. A big brother with an annual income of over 100 million told me that when I understand the meaning of the following two sentences, I will be close to earning 10 million a year.
The first sentence is:
If you want to earn money with physical labor, you have to be honest.
To make money with your brain, you need to be a bit flexible.
To make money with funds (especially in the crypto market/stock market), you have to be a bit ruthless.
To make money with resources, you need to be a bit slick.
To make money with people, one must be a little more open-minded.
While I was still thinking, my brother quickly said another thing, which is the core mindset of the wealthy.
The elder brother said: For ordinary people, I only dare to do ten things if I have ten resources in my hands.
2. The mindset of the rich is exactly the opposite. The rich first set their goals and then look for resources to match them. As long as they have this mindset, there is almost nothing they cannot accomplish. If there are no people, they find people; if funds are insufficient, they borrow money. In this way of thinking, even enemies can collaborate, and competitors can achieve a win-win situation. The rich are particularly good at breaking down goals, splitting large objectives into many small action points. These action points can be further broken down, becoming more detailed with each split. Ultimately, regardless of the goal, it can be easily achieved and executed. At the same time, the rich will look for corresponding resources for these broken-down action points. In this state, their execution ability will be very strong.
3. My elder brother noticed that I was deep in thought and continued to speak calmly. The biggest difference between the rich and ordinary people is that ordinary people are always in a state of preparation. When you try to collaborate with ordinary people, they will say they are building connections, lacking funds, or that the timing isn't right. In their perception, success can only be achieved after all conditions are met. Meanwhile, the rich are always in a state of action; as the saying goes, train soldiers for a thousand days to use them for a single moment. They are constantly organizing resources and solving problems while in action. How can ordinary people, who only talk about strategies on paper, compare to the rich? The rich's mindset is largely independent of whether they currently have money; as long as they possess this mindset, wealth will come sooner or later.
4. Money is not something you earn for a lifetime, but rather an opportunity to make in just two or three years what others may not earn in their whole life. So, if you think this is your most profitable time, please remind yourself not to stop and take a break, okay? Because the next opportunity like this, you might not know when it will come, and once you miss it, it may never come again.
5. Time cost is the highest cost. If you can use money to ask someone to learn, then ask someone to learn; if you can use money to ask someone to solve a problem, then never try to solve a problem you are not good at by yourself. Trying to solve problems you are not good at is a foolish act. Those who make money from entrepreneurship are not jack-of-all-trades.
6. Do not associate with people of different frequencies. If you cannot make a decisive decision, you will be led by the nose. If your current situation is not good, you must break away from your current circle. Look only upward, only at places higher than yourself. Remember, never lower your head or look at eye level, because this will make you complacent and even regress. Trust me, doing this will only help you face the gap, thereby working hard to achieve your goals and narrow the gap.
7. Never care about others' opinions of you. Remember, anyone, especially those who have nothing to do with you, many people only want to suppress you, deliberately look down on you, do not want you to be happy, and even attack you, out of jealousy. Please remember, these will only burden your mind. If you care too much about these people, you will lose to them. The sage Wang Yangming made this clear long ago: how to control emotions has only one answer, which is not to take emotions seriously. If you care too much about others' opinions of you, if you care too much about these people, you are destined to fail, trapped in your own heart. Remember, in this world, apart from life and death, nothing else matters, not even minor injuries. You can never please everyone; the worst side of human nature is that it cannot stand to see others doing better than itself.
8. Never feel inferior, and never think of yourself as lesser than others. How much money a person has is not related to you. Many people overly admire those who show off, but these people are just pretending. Truly wealthy individuals are not judged by what they wear, what they drive, or what they eat, but by their social circles. If a person's social circle is very high-end, there is a 90% chance they are capable. If a person is left with only flashy clothes and a so-called luxury car, that is merely for show, and in reality, their pockets are emptier than their appearance. You have no reason to feel inferior; you are always yourself.
9. Time is limited. Ask yourself how old you are this year. The things that make you unhappy usually last only a few seconds, but those few seconds can affect your mood for a long time. Do you think it's worth it? Do you remember July 5, 2013, and March 26, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.? Do you remember who you argued with? You must have forgotten completely; you can't even recall a small matter from three years ago at 5 p.m. You might have been angry at that time, so you hoped for happiness. Think long-term; never let one thing affect you. That's just mental consumption. When you are old, you will only regret what you didn't do when you were young, not what you did. So enjoy life and make yourself a little happier; that's what gives life meaning. What is optimism? Optimism is seeing through the essence of life. You may hate a certain person, but you still love life. Life is full of difficulties and challenges; happiness and unhappiness are just one day.
10. To do business, one must have accurate vision and make decisive decisions.
Yahoo's Ferro and Yang Zhiyuan enjoy watching sumo, they love the feeling of sumo wrestlers battling in the ring, and they prefer seeing one side overpower the other to the point of gasping for breath. Both Bill Gates and Yang Zhiyuan have said, "I don’t like to lose, I enjoy winning in competition."
11. A true strong person is ruthless. Mercy towards the enemy is cruelty towards oneself. There are many stories in history of enduring hardship and waiting for the right moment that serve as the best examples. King Fu Chai of Wu, out of a moment of mercy, gave King Gou Jian of Yue the opportunity to recover, resulting in the downfall of his own country and his own disgrace.
When Fu Chai begged for mercy from Gou Jian, do you think Gou Jian would let him live? Your competitors will not consider a win-win situation with you; they will only use the so-called relationships to make you believe in the illusion of win-win. In the end, they win alone. So, if you look at the top players in the business world, they always go all out to suppress their competitors, beating them so badly that they don't even have a chance to lift their heads!
12. How to be a wolf that eats sheep. We have all heard the story of wolves eating sheep. There was a wolf drinking water by the river. Just downstream, a sheep was also drinking water. The wolf shouted loudly, saying he would eat the sheep, claiming that the sheep had dirtied his river water and that he wanted to take revenge on the sheep for drinking dirty water. The sheep countered, saying that it was the wolf who was drinking upstream, while it was downstream, so how could it have dirtied the wolf's river water? The wolf found another better reason, saying that the sheep's ancestors had dirtied the river water upstream, and that the sheep must take responsibility, so he still wanted to eat it. Thus, this poor sheep became the meal of the big bad wolf.
Please do not pity the sheep or sympathize with its plight, nor should you stand up for the sheep or even shed sympathetic tears for it. If you must blame someone, blame it for being a sheep, destined to be eaten by the big bad wolf. The sheep has no right to judge right from wrong because people believe the words of the winners more. Therefore, the truth of life is both beautiful and cruel. I told that friend who wanted to resign these harsh facts in the hope that she could survive amidst the cruelty. If you truly love someone, you must understand that love is not just about care; it also includes cruelty. If love is not cruel, it is not complete love.
When chicks are unable to survive on their own, the hen will forcefully drive them away. Even if the chicks get close to the hen, she will peck them fiercely. Only in this way will the chicks be forced to learn the ability to survive on their own.
In society, you cannot become a wolf; even having happiness is just a fleeting illusion, because everything you possess now will ultimately be taken by another pack of wolves because you are a sheep.
The way of evolution in nature is to leave behind the strong and eliminate the weak. This is both cruel and beautiful!
13. A famous economist once said a harsh truth: when the economy is doing well, you still haven't made a fortune, and now that the economy is not doing well, you still expect to get rich, isn't that just making things difficult for yourself? Therefore, in the current economic situation, maintaining a healthy body is the most important thing. Pay attention to your diet, especially for older individuals, avoid greasy foods, and reduce salt and oil intake. Some diseases can be prevented. Smoke less, or try not to smoke, drink alcohol in moderation, ensure sufficient sleep, go to bed early and wake up early, and try to fall asleep before midnight. Take more walks, control your weight, as many diseases are related to obesity.
14. The speed of information dissemination is now very fast, and there is basically no arbitrage. Those things that seem easy to make money or have low investment risks are mostly traps. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall; ordinary people have almost no ability to turn the tide, and a careless mistake can lead to complete destruction. Therefore, investment must be very cautious. Remember this saying: Anyone who teaches you how to make money is just trying to make money off you.
15. Do not act as a guarantor for others, as you cannot control the risks involved. Once problems arise, it may lead to you losing all your assets. I have a friend whose father guaranteed for his best friend, and now the friend is unable to repay and has even gone missing. Ultimately, all the debt fell onto the father. He had to sell his house and the shop he had operated for over twenty years, yet it still wasn't enough to repay the debt. In the end, the couple went to Guangdong to work in order to pay off the debt. What was once a happy and affluent family is now in distress. This lesson is truly painful.
16. Maintain a positive mindset, interact more with superiors, and less with peers. Pay more attention to your own feelings, stay away from negative people, maintain a good mindset, and keep both body and mind healthy. This way, one appears younger and more energetic, and it can also reduce the occurrence of diseases.
17. Stabilize your emotions. When the economic situation is poor, many people's emotions become excessively tense, transitioning from tension to anxiety, and then to impulsiveness. Negative emotions spread, making things worse. In the face of sudden changes, stay clear-headed and stabilize your emotions. Do not say things you shouldn't; often, trouble comes from what is spoken. Speak less about others, be cautious in your words and actions, mind your own business, and avoid quarrels. If you need to endure, then endure; this way, you can cope calmly with the ups and downs.
18. The weak always live in a beautiful illusion. I have a female friend who found a job; she is very honest and often bullied by her colleagues. After a while, she couldn't stand the inner pressure and wanted to resign. I told her that if you are a sheep, you will be eaten by the big bad wolf no matter where you go, and even tricked by the fox into going around in circles. I told her that no matter where you work, as long as you are a victim, you will encounter the perpetrator. I told her that you have only two choices: either be the sheep that gets eaten or be the wolf that eats the sheep.
If you don't want to be bullied by others, and if you don't want to become the sheep that gets eaten, then you must understand the mindset of the seasoned players in the marketplace, and you may even need to master the various rules of the game in business warfare.
I told that friend who wanted to resign these harsh truths, hoping she could survive in the cruelty. If you truly love someone, you must understand that love is not just care, but also includes cruelty. Love is only complete when it is not cruel.
When chicks are unable to survive on their own, the hen will forcefully drive them away. Even if the chicks get close to the hen, she will peck them fiercely. Only in this way can the chicks be compelled to learn the ability to survive by themselves.
In society, you cannot be a wolf. Even if you possess happiness, it is merely a fleeting illusion, because everything you currently have will ultimately be taken by another pack of wolves, as you are a sheep.
The way of evolution in nature is to leave the strong and eliminate the weak. This is both cruel and beautiful!
Let's encourage each other!