Suddenly I want to suggest to my friends to be a "second" rate person.

Study, start learning from Chapter Two, because Chapter One is often more macro and beginners may find it abstract. Starting from Chapter Two will be more concrete. For example, in accounting, start with cash accounting, which is simple and easy to grasp. After finishing everything, then go learn the basic assumptions and principles of accounting, and it will be easier to understand.

Work, have a primary major and then a supplementary secondary professional certification. For instance, accounting + legal examination certificate, then no one will care if you graduated from a top university or a lower-tier one.

Strive, aim for second place, because having first place as a goal can put too much pressure on yourself, and the outstanding tree will attract the wind. In fact, when you accept that being second is acceptable, perhaps being third is also possible, and life isn't so hard. When you become second, it is very likely that you won't really be content with just being second. Treat second as your first step goal.

Trading cryptocurrencies, first set a target of about 2 times (note that it should be around, don't be too strict), don't be too greedy, focus on recouping your initial investment first.