Today, while passing by the trading room, I caught a glimpse of a young man sitting in front of the computer, with the most basic candlestick chart open on the screen, and a pile of notes on the desk asking "What is MACD? What is a trendline?"

That focused yet slightly confused look instantly brought me back to when I first entered this circle.

Back then, I had only a few thousand U in my account, yet I considered myself a key player in the market, thinking, "As long as I thoroughly understand the candlestick chart, I can conquer this market."

I understand his current mindset—

the excitement about the market, the fantasies about the future, the anxiety about the unknown, and that confidence of "I can figure out this game" written all over his face.

But looking back from today, I actually feel quite envious.

I envy that back then, my eyes were only on the market, without so many distractions.

I envy that every trade I made back then was a learning experience, not for recovering losses or gaining back what I lost, but purely to understand it better.

I also remember when I first entered this circle, some people helped me out, while others just gave me a knowing glance. Looking back now, I feel quite grateful.

There are no shortcuts in trading; the positions that need to be liquidated, the nights that need to be endured, and the tears shed at 3 AM must all be experienced by oneself.

My current level of "risk control awareness" and "emotional stability" came after losing how much U, blowing up how many accounts, and shutting down how many apps.

So, I say,

No matter how long you've been in the market, don't forget how you got here.

Don't laugh at the newbie still studying candlestick charts,

that is how each of us looked when we arrived.

Traders should not forget their original intentions.