Wealth has always been accumulated too slowly through wages. What truly changes a person's life is often that critical 5 to 10-year cycle—if you seize it, you can achieve a leap in social class; if you miss it, you'll only be wasting time in a life of boiling frogs.

Many people fall into a thinking trap: opening a store, buying a government job, hoarding real estate, thinking this will bring lifelong security. But what’s the result? Their horizons are locked, and they miss real opportunities. The solidified sense of security is actually the most expensive price to pay.

What is the only way for ordinary people to turn their lives around? It’s to fully commit during the years when the market is booming and opportunities are dense, to accumulate the first pot of gold. This is not speculation; it’s an accurate grasp of the cycle.

The strategy is clear: retain necessary assets for self-occupation, and convert all remaining liquid funds into globally recognized stable assets. Invest in crypto assets, allocate international investments, and explore opportunities in decentralized finance—stay away from those proven to be inferior. This step determines the ceiling of your quality of life for the next few decades.

After that, life doesn’t have to be so intense. Enjoy tea, meet friends, travel the world, let assets grow in the market, and let compound interest quietly do its work. This is true living.