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by
G. Ng
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July 23 - July 25, 2025
The founding belief of the United States of America is that all human beings are created equal, but this equality is only present in the context of rights and laws. It has nothing to do with economic and cultural advantages.
The glory and success of the family cannot guarantee the future of its children and grandchildren. I admit that the early advantage is really helpful, but it does not guarantee them a victory in the end.
My son, the privileged but powerless people are a waste, while the educated but unaffected people are a pile of worthless garbage.
John, to be a good hunter in a profitable hunting ground, you need to think hard, be careful, be able to see all possible dangers and opportunities in things, as well as study all kinds of strategies that could endanger your dominance like a chess player.
Heaven and hell are created by ourselves. If you give meaning to your work, you will feel happy regardless of its size and you will feel fulfilled no matter what self-set results you have attained. If you don’t like to do anything, even the simplest things will become difficult and boring.
John, if you view work as a pleasure, life is heaven; if you view work as a duty, life is hell. Reflect on your work attitude, it will make everyone happy.
A wise man said it well, “Education covers many aspects, but it does not teach you anything.”
Those passive people have a mediocre life, precisely because they must wait for everything to be 100% profitable and perfectly safe before doing something. This is a fool’s approach.
John, any competition is not an easy game, but a game full of vitality, requires close attention and constant decision-making, otherwise, you will lose if you are not careful.
To win the competition, it is more important that you stay alert. When you constantly see your opponent wanting to weaken you, that is the beginning of the competition.
You need to know that we live in a jungle where the weak are prey to the strong, where you either eat people or risk being eaten by someone else.
Dream + Failure + Challenge = Success
There is no success without challenges. Do not stop because of a failure and overcome yourself.
There is nothing in the world that can replace perseverance. Talent is not acceptable. Unprecedented talents abound, and geniuses who accomplish nothing is common; education is also not acceptable. The world is full of people who are useless in learning. Only perseverance and determination will never be disadvantageous.
In other words, interest is the shadow that illuminates human nature. In front of it, all the essences related to morality and ethics will be revealed and unobstructed.
In this sense, it is more accurate to say that we are slaves of interest rather than masters of our own souls.
Son, what destiny gives us is not the wine of disappointment, but the cup of opportunity, cheer up!
He said: “There is nothing wrong with being greedy. I think being greedy is a good thing. Everyone can be greedy. From the beginning of greed, there will be hope!”
If you want to create wealth and achievements, and an extraordinary life, then I feel that you can forget about “greed is a good thing”, greed is necessary!
“Young man, every penny in your hand adds a penny to the power to determine your future destiny.”
The secret of trading is that you need to know what can and cannot be traded.
The essence of the transaction is exchange value, exchange what others want for what you want.
The best way to achieve a good deal is to emphasize its value. And many people make the mistake of emphasizing price instead of value.
Therefore, you have to cultivate your ability to manage your emotions and control your emotions, and you should be careful not to be influenced by your emotions when making decisions, but to instead make decisions based on your needs and always know what you want.
Remember, you must have patience in your daily life, it will bring you happiness, opportunities, and success.
John, attitude helps create luck, and luck is in your choice. If you do it right 51% of the time, then you will become a hero.
If you are unable to actively establish your own goals, you will passively or unconsciously choose other goals.
The essence of strategy is flexibility, long-term, multi-faceted, and large-scale. They emphasize results such as how to grow or expand profits, rather than a measurable goal. At the same time, the strategy provides a general direction, not the only way to achieve success.
John, we indeed have money, but at any time, we should not spend money arbitrarily. Our money is only used to create value for mankind, and we must not give any selfish people a little bit of benefit.
Fame and virtue are the decoration of the soul. Without her, no matter how beautiful the body is, it should not be considered beautiful.
John, no one can block our way home unless we do not want to come back. Let the light of the soul shine on our way forward.
