When Jack Ma said, 'I have no interest in money', the whole of China laughed.
In fact, he didn't lie. (Zhuangzi) said, 'Great wealth is leisurely, small wealth is fleeting'; while the poor are obsessed with lighting candles in the God of Wealth's temple, those who become wealthy calmly focus on the wealth roots buried deep in the soil.
The key to unlocking wealth lies in stopping the obsession with it. Just like Shen Kuo recorded in (Dream Brook Notes) 'Tree Planting Theory': those who focus on the fruit are always抢收, while those who cultivate the roots will continuously yield.
Those who will eventually become wealthy have already revealed 'signs'. As long as you observe carefully, you can see it at a glance.
1. Expect less from others
The gatekeeper at Wong Tai Sin always says: 'Human connections are more important than debts', but have you noticed that those who become wealthy often seem very 'indifferent'?
This seemingly 'indifferent' mentality is a form of high-level awareness. Overly human connections will harm wealth; less expectation leads to a lighter self. Ultimately, life is a bill paid by oneself; others can only provide 'a little extra'.
(Han Feizi) says: "Different benefits lead to estrangement." The more you expect from a relationship, the more likely it is to trigger an avalanche of "emotional compound interest."
Just like the old lady selling egg pancakes in Mong Kok said: 'Relatives come to visit, always find fault; tourists line up, and there's no time to thank them.'
When you expect guidance from seniors, what you often receive is 'Are you there? Help me vote for my company'; when you expect friends to lift you up or relatives to support you, what you often get is 'a discount on Pinduoduo'. It’s enough to make one weep!
"Expect less from others, fulfill yourself more." This is not indifference but the greatest responsibility to oneself.
When Mr. Ren was dismissed by Nanyou, all his comrades 'vanished' in tacit understanding. This experience gave birth to the famous 'wolf-like principle': spend the time complaining on studying (communication principles), and use the energy for connections to tackle patent barriers.
When you stop expecting from others, you'll find that life isn't that difficult, and wealth will come closer to you. Those who set their interpersonal relationships to 'do not disturb' mode will eventually become wealthy.
2. Focus more on yourself
The highest strategy in military tactics is not 'overcoming the few with the many', but 'concentrating superior forces'.
Wealthy people are very 'single-minded'! They focus intensely on one thing and never get easily distracted.
Do you know why the lion of HSBC is holding a ball? It's to tell you the principle of 'calmness brings wealth'. Just like the Hong Kong-style 'Yuan Yang' milk tea, mixing everything together loses uniqueness; it takes richness and specialization to create a signature dish!
In modern society, where temptations abound and mentalities are restless, one moment everyone wants to become a live-streamer because it's trending; the next moment, everyone rushes to shoot short videos. One moment following others to the left, the next to the right, and they may never find their way out of the 'wealth maze'.
"Making money is like losing weight; focusing on the scale is less effective than focusing on the bowl." When a person enters a flow state, the brain secretes endogenous dopamine—leading to a state of selflessness, which may be the biological explanation for why 'focusing on making money' is addictive.
(Tao Te Ching) says, 'Achieve extreme emptiness, maintain stillness and certainty'; concentration can focus all energy to one point, forming a powerful energy field. This energy field can not only attract wealth but also make opportunities come knocking.
Those who are not disturbed by external temptations, who focus on their own goals and progress step by step, will eventually become wealthy.
3. Pay more attention to the process of things
Results are important, but the process is even more important.
Many people starting a business only think about 'the windfall' and 'trends', neglecting the accumulation and preparation in the early stages. Focusing too much on results can lead to anxiety, which is counterproductive and often results in giving up halfway.
Those who become wealthy understand how to solidly take every step. Deep cultivation in February, sowing in March, and weeding in April.
When you plant seeds in the cold spring, the harvest's drum will naturally sound one day. Just like the theory of duckweed in a pond, initial growth is slow to the point of despair, but after breaking through the critical point, it will explode exponentially.
Don't believe those success gurus who teach you 'quick monetization'; sudden wealth is a fleeting wave, but lasting wealth is the riverbed washed by focused efforts.
As the saying goes, 'When the heart is settled, there's no need to rush; when anxious, the heart breaks.' Don't be anxious; those who are not in a hurry to achieve, who take every step steadily, will eventually pry open the contours of wealth.
Conclusion
Next time you pass by the Central Market, pay attention to how the vegetable vendor arranges the ginger—those who truly understand how to make money always know how to put in effort in the ordinary.
Although the rain from heaven is wide, it does not nourish rootless grass; no matter how much windfall wealth there is, it cannot save a person with a divided heart.
