The first time my monthly income broke 100,000, I almost made the stupidest financial decision of my life.

At that time, all I could think about was: "Should I buy a branded car to let others know that I am doing quite well?"

So I started calculating how to get a second-hand BBA with a monthly payment that wasn't too high, at least to look like a successful young person.

Now looking back, if I had really done that, maybe today I would still be paying off a loan for a car that I had long lost interest in, living a life that appears glamorous on the surface but is hollow inside.

But fortunately, life took a turn there.

Later, I met people who truly had assets and freedom. They drove old, fuel-efficient cars, wore plain T-shirts that were hard to identify by brand, and talked not about bragging but about choices.

Since then, I have given up on the pursuit of vanity.

I spent money on building skills and investing in myself. Gradually, my main business improved, and the performance of my investments also steadily progressed.

But what I am most proud of is not these numbers.

It is that now I ride an electric bike, exposed to wind and rain, wearing unbranded sportswear, carrying a simple backpack, living my life without needing to prove anything to anyone.

Because I know, true wealth is not about what car you drive or what brand you wear, but the ability to remain calm inside even without showing off anything.

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