Family, who understands? Outsiders always think I can "make money just by sitting in front of the computer", but this industry gives me much more than just the numbers in my account.

I have learned to take responsibility for my choices.

In the decision-making column of every transaction, it is always my name that is filled in. If I lose, I can't blame the market for being "unreasonable"; if I profit, I can't credit luck for my success. Over time, I've encountered fewer moments of "what if I had done it differently" and embraced more of a "since I've chosen, I will own it" mentality. This kind of confidence is more tangible than any promise.

When my emotions are stable, I can handle the situation.

In the past, a single fluctuation in the K-line could make me tense up and clench my fists at the screen for an entire morning. Eventually, I understood that being overly anxious solves nothing—just like honking in traffic adds no value but only increases frustration. Now, when faced with unexpected situations, my first reaction isn’t panic; I first sketch an "response flowchart". This kind of composure is worth more than making quick money.

Keeping learning has helped me see the logic of life more clearly.

The "cyclic law" I thoroughly understood while studying macroeconomics surprisingly helps me understand the rise and fall of industries; the insights gained while analyzing market sentiment have helped me avoid several investment traps. It turns out that knowledge is not about being "useful or useless"; it all connects to form the code for understanding the world.

Freedom is not doing whatever I want, but being able to control the rhythm.

I no longer have to clock in at specific times; I can send birthday gifts to friends far away at any time; I don’t have to attend social gatherings, yet I have time to hone my hobbies into expertise; my account balance is enough to give me confidence, allowing me to buy a rare book or enroll in a diving course without constantly calculating cost-effectiveness. This state of "not having to force myself" is the most comfortable freedom.

After all these years in trading, what I’ve earned is not just money; it’s the confidence of holding the steering wheel of my life. Knowing when to take action and when to pause, this kind of clarity is more precious than any label.

Does your profession also hide this kind of "implicit growth"? Feel free to come and chat with me~