What we should teach children are the right values and worldview—not use hardship to make them feel unworthy. Constantly complaining about being poor to your children ≠ teaching them to be frugal. It only breeds an inferiority complex. If you truly want to teach a child to be thrifty, start at the source of production. First, treat your child to a bit of luxury—buy them a slightly more expensive iPhone so they can enjoy it—and then take them to visit an electronics factory in the south. Only by earning that money back and engaging in production and manufacturing will they understand how hard it is to make a living. Without firsthand experience, in this era of mobile payments, people...Not particularly concerned about money.commencementput away
Today, while scrolling through TikTok, I came across a conversation between two lesbian women. One of them referred to her boyfriend as her “sugar daddy” and asked him to support her financially. Her partner turned to netizens for help, asking what to do in this situation. I was speechless after watching it. I deeply despise any woman I know who thinks of or acts as if a relationship is a tradable commodity. What matters most to me is whether a person commodifies relationships. If relationships are commodified, then it’s a free market—anyone can do it. Why should it be me? When I have more, I’ll naturally have a reason to......Switch to higher-quality products with better quality control. To my surprise, I had originally thought that, at least in certain relationships, people would place greater value on the emotional connection itself. But after seeing this, I realized that no matter one’s status or social group, there are always people who choose to measure emotions by worldly standards.commencementput away
Execution is the sole criterion for identifying the strong.
Even among men, there are many different labels: “jerk,” “good guy,” “decent guy,” and “turn-off.” What label would you like to be given? Dignity and respect are always something you give yourself; as long as you don’t agree, no one has the right to tell you what to do.
Don’t worry too much about whether others’ feelings toward you are genuine or insincere. As long as you like her and approve of her, there’s no need to obsess over whether she’s after your money, your attention, or something else. As long as your value is high enough—even high enough to make someone “put on a show” for a lifetime—what does it matter? What you really need to care about has never been her motives, but your own choices. This coincides with some of the strategic ideas in Mao Zedong’s *On Protracted War*: you fight your way, and I’ll fight mine. Don’t let the other side dictate the pace.......and don’t waste your energy on guesswork, testing the waters, and doubt. Your goal isn’t to figure out just how sincere the other person is, but to maintain your agency throughout this asymmetrical game—where your opponent holds the advantage—and ultimately secure your own victory.commencementput away
The technological explosion and the rapid advancement of AI will not bring humanity the ideal benefits—such as reduced working hours—because many countries in the 21st century are, in reality, still akin to slave societies: on the surface, they are capitalist; in reality, they are ruled by feudal slave masters. The essence of capital’s use of purchasing power is to acquire the output of individual labor and vitality (lifespan).
The lives of ordinary people are never at peace; whether rich or poor, very few are born without flaws (the inherent suffering of one’s family of origin, as well as the spiritual poverty and short-sightedness brought on by material living). Very few people, like Ding Yuanying from *The Way of Heaven*, possess the ability to contemplate the essence of things. In real life, I believe Duan Yongping’s business acumen resembles that of Ding Yuanying from *The Way of Heaven*; he perfectly exploited the weaknesses of human nature to conduct business, just as he did when investing in Pop Mart.
Technology can create wealth, but it will always become obsolete. Being arrogant about one’s technical expertise and treating it as a trade secret—such narrow-minded clinging to the past—is, in itself, a barrier to one’s own development.
The difference between a strong culture and a weak culture is that one studies objective laws based on facts, while the other pursues simplicity and follows the rules.
The main tasks for July of Year 26: relieve psychological stress; at work, stop dwelling on low-value clients; enjoy the weekend by letting go of negative information; reduce cortisol levels; follow a low-carb diet; and promote anti-inflammation in the body. Reflect deeply on your career path and prepare to go all in. Financial planning is also on track. Break down all major tasks into manageable smaller steps, tackle them one by one, and avoid letting them pile up. It’s okay if they aren’t completed right away—don’t let them become a mental burden. Of all your assets, time is the greatest and most valuable....It is immeasurable. Please cherish it. —Sean.commencementput away
