2025-12-30 07:22:05

Many people, when they first encounter stocks, funds, or futures, often face misunderstanding from their families. I can feel that sense of not being supported—being labeled as "just gambling" the moment I open my mouth.

But over the past two years, I have increasingly come to believe one thing that must be acknowledged:

You're not suddenly becoming greedy; you're just starting to realize a harsh reality—relying solely on your salary can't last forever.

In the AI era, job competition is becoming more intense, opportunities are no longer evenly distributed; at the same time, the market is waiting for liquidity to be released and for a new pricing cycle. If you know nothing about capital operations, the result is passive losses.

Instead of worrying about whether to participate or not, it's better to look at it from a different perspective:
From bystander → become a participant.

This transition isn't that complicated. Many people get stuck on "how to start," which is really just missing a more systematic entry point. Find like-minded people, build a solid foundational understanding, and the rest is practice and adjustment.

The market is here, the opportunities are here, it all depends on whether you're ready.

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SandwichTrader

· 13h ago

It's a bit heartbreaking... My parents are the same now; as soon as I mention funds, they roll their eyes. Actually, it's really because of pressure. The small salary in the account can't keep up with inflation at all. Transforming from an audience to a participant is indeed a difficult mindset shift, but not shifting seems even harder. It sounds easy, but when you really start, you'll still feel panicked. Market opportunities, it feels like they're always waiting for you to take that first step. Instead of worrying, it's better to take action first. The worst thing is understanding but lacking the courage to act. This wave of inflation has truly taught people how to manage finances, forced growth haha.

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TokenStorm

· 14h ago

That's correct, but to be blunt—technically, most people enter the market at terrible timing. A quick backtest of historical data makes it clear, with risk levels skyrocketing. However, that doesn't stop me from going all-in; I've already given up on caution.

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DecentralizedElder

· 14h ago

Making money is something your family will never understand That salary is really not enough; if you don't take action now, you'll be even more passive later At least you should learn some of the rules of the capital game From spectator to player, it's not that hard, you just need to find the right people Market opportunities are there every day; it all depends on whether you're willing to get on board

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PumpAnalyst

· 14h ago

Honestly, the salary is indeed not enough to watch, but this article is a bit overhyped... The real risk isn't about whether to participate or not, but whether you've done your homework before entering. I've seen too many people get cut by phrases like "opportunity" and "liquidity release," ending up with nothing and blaming the market for unfairness. Instead of promoting participants' mindset, it's better to clarify how to set stop-loss levels. Retail investors always get caught by greed, and that's the cruel reality. --- Finding like-minded people? Bro, that phrase is the most dangerous... It often gets dragged down by friends' FOMO emotions. My advice is to master the technical aspects first, don't be fooled by superficial things like "system frameworks." --- The market is always there, but most people get in at the tail end when the big players are already offloading. Good luck to you. --- Hmm... The part about empathizing hit home, but the logic of "being passive and losing out because of ignorance about capital operations" is a bit absolute. What's even harsher is that even with knowledge, you can still get cut; the key is mindset and risk control. --- Support levels have all broken, and you're still talking about participation opportunities... Wait, is this motivational copy or real experience sharing?

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gaslight_gasfeez

· 14h ago

Salaries are really getting thinner and thinner, this hits the point Not understanding capital operations will really lead to big losses No doubt, going from a spectator to a participant is exactly how it is I like this idea, but the key is to find the right people to lead Wait, where exactly is the opportunity My parents also say I gamble, but actually I am learning Cognitive framework is the most important, the rest is just gradual exploration Relying solely on salary really can't hold up anymore, that's the truth There are many market opportunities, but the question is how to filter them That's quite right, but you only realize the difficulty once it actually starts

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ETH_Maxi_Taxi

· 14h ago

Honestly, I get stuck not on how to start, but on my family’s constant nagging. Purely earning a salary really isn’t enough, no doubt about that. But is there really just a sheet of paper between participants and cannon fodder? I don’t think so. However, the more you know, the less you lose—this is true. --- Salaries simply can’t keep up with inflation, that’s the issue. The key is to find the right people and not participate blindly. --- That’s a good point, but the hardest part is dealing with family. --- Participants? I’m more afraid of becoming a regular on the list of chives. --- System framework is indeed important, but most people simply can’t stick with it. --- Honestly, it’s about being forced to understand some finance. If you don’t, you really can’t survive. --- From observer to participant sounds simple, but the actual practice is extremely difficult. --- I love hearing that, but unfortunately, my family doesn’t listen.

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just_here_for_vibes

· 14h ago

The salary is indeed becoming less and less enough to spend, but I have to admit that I was scolded quite harshly by my family when I was learning about stocks. To be honest, I really can't just lie flat anymore. Instead of waiting to be cut, I need to take the initiative to learn some things. Starting from zero is a bit intimidating, but finding the right person to guide me makes it much faster.

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