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
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Today, while scrolling through TikTok, I came across a conversation between a lesbian couple. One of the women referred to her boyfriend as her “sugar daddy” and asked him to support her financially. Her partner turned to netizens for advice, asking what to do about the situation—even though she comes from a wealthier family than her partner, she still found it a bit hard to accept. I fell silent after watching it. Whenever a woman I know treats a relationship as a tradable commodity—whether in thought or action—I feel a visceral revulsion. I care deeply about whether relationships are commodified. If relationships are commodified, then they can be traded on the free market by anyone—...Why does it have to be me? You’re just treating our relationship like a commodity that can be bargained over. Once I have more, I’ll naturally have reason to replace it with a higher-quality product with better “quality control.” What surprised me is that I’d originally thought that, at least in certain unconventional relationships, people would place greater value on the emotions themselves. But after seeing all this, I realized that no matter one’s status or social group, there are always people who choose to measure emotions by worldly standards. Many people do this; few are willing to admit it. This involves difficult choices: 1. Everyone has the right to seek a partner with better material circumstances. Women often choose to pursue relationships with those who have more favorable conditions from the very beginning; 2. Choosing one’s ideal partner while setting aside strict material requirements, so the two can build their lives together. No matter which path one chooses, one must face a fundamental question: Is this someone with whom you can spend the rest of your life in genuine, steadfast love, or are you simply “looking for a better option while settling for the one you have”? This puts human nature to the test, which is why it’s essential to seek out a partner with a stronger sense of commitment from the very beginning.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.
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
I need to focus intensely on my career—no distractions, no multitasking. Top-tier AI tools can help me create to-do lists. With half the year already behind us, I hope to deliver results that reflect my capabilities.
