2025-12-31 04:27:50

Persisting in doing one thing for three days is called an attempt; doing it for three months is considered getting started. But those who truly achieve results are often those who grit their teeth and stick with it for three years.

It’s often said in the circle that it takes three years to enter the industry, five years to understand it, and ten years to become an expert. This is not just motivational talk, but reality.

Every industry is brutal. Instead of doing ten different things in a year—one hammer here, another there—it's better to focus deeply on one direction for ten years. But most people are the opposite now—seeking quick success, frequently switching strategies, and ending up with nothing.

This is especially true in the trading market. The greater the pressure, the more you need to stay calm. Those who endure the cycle start to stand out, while those who can’t hold on are eliminated. The crypto world favors playing with new things rather than old ones; newcomers come and go, and you never know if the next victim of a “cut” will be yourself. Therefore, continuous learning is essential, or you will be eliminated by the times sooner or later.

Success never relies on grand speeches or fantasies of overnight wealth, but on steady, persistent effort day by day. Haste makes waste; impatience often leads to deviation.

Are you currently a full-time trader or engaged in other primary work? How long have you persisted?

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GateUser-a606bf0c

· 9h ago

Three years is really a hurdle; getting through it makes a huge difference compared to not making it.

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AirdropDreamBreaker

· 21h ago

Those who have endured the bull and bear cycles are all making a fortune, while those who lost money are mostly impatient and short-sighted.

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zkNoob

· 2025-12-31 04:57

You're right, but the reality is that most people start wavering after just three months of persistence. --- Three years? I'm still stuck in the first year's cycle, thinking every time that this time is different. --- People who survive the cycle are indeed alive, but some go bankrupt while enduring it, that's just fate. --- In the crypto world, ten years of deep cultivation isn't as good as one lucky break, but you have to live long enough to get that chance. --- I've seen people achieve results after three months of entry, but now they're all silent. --- Continuous learning is correct, but the more you learn, the more you realize you know nothing. Is that progress? --- Compared to persistence, I want to know how not to get "cut," seeking a secret. --- Doing ten things in a year or one thing in ten years, I think both are doomed; choosing either is the same. --- That's what they say, but when the wind blows, who cares about persistence? Riding the trend can also make money. --- I've been a full-time trader for three years, and the biggest takeaway is learning how to lose money, which is also called continuous learning.

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RektRecovery

· 2025-12-31 04:54

ngl the "熬过周期才能出众" part hits different when you've literally watched the pattern repeat since 2017... most won't make it tho, that's the reality nobody wants to hear

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SybilAttackVictim

· 2025-12-31 04:52

Really, after going through a few cycles, you understand that most people die in the first two years, and they exit before even seeing any returns.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 2025-12-31 04:51

Hi, you're right... Those who have endured two cycles of bull and bear markets are indeed living differently now. Around me, some are still holding tightly to one position, while others have already been forced out. It seems there are no middle-ground ones.

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NftDeepBreather

· 2025-12-31 04:47

That's right. Over the past few years, I've seen too many people rush for quick gains and end up losing everything. I myself only realized this after repeatedly taking losses. Currently, I mainly do part-time research and treat trading as a side job, as full-time trading is too stressful and prone to decision-making errors. I've been坚持ing for almost two years now. Although my account hasn't grown significantly, I haven't lost much either, so I consider myself to have gained some insights.

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ApyWhisperer

· 2025-12-31 04:43

Honestly, I believe in the three-year hurdle because I’ve been stuck here myself. Only the tough ones can survive; only after enduring several rounds of sharp declines do you earn the right to speak. I’ve seen many people switch strategies frequently, and in the end, they all disappeared. The phrase "continuous learning" hits hard; if you don’t learn, you’ll really be eliminated. I’m still in the exploration stage, but it’s much better than messing around with ten projects in a year. Only by seeing through this bull and bear market can you truly understand the industry; everything before was just guesswork.

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GateUser-2fce706c

· 2025-12-31 04:37

I've long said this principle, but very few people actually follow through. When I entered the market three years ago, I understood that opportunities must be seized. Those still hesitating now are essentially giving up their first-mover advantage. Sticking to this principle is easy to say, but hard to do—it depends on whether you've experienced losses before. Those who have lost money naturally understand.

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