Investment requires a bit of "contrarian thinking".

The cruel law of wealth distribution is always repeating: ten people enter the game, one reaches the top, eight fail, and one maintains the status quo. When your judgment highly aligns with market consensus, you often become prey to the "herd effect"—remember, opportunities are always hidden in divergences.

Market sentiment is the most honest contrarian indicator: when retail investors start to frantically chase prices, they are often lifting the burden for smart money; and when fear suffocates the majority, real opportunities are breaking ground. Those moments that make your palms sweat and your heart race are likely the market handing you an entry ticket.

The key is to distinguish "contrarian" from "counter-trend": the former is independent thinking, while the latter is blind opposition. True contrarianism is a calm decision based on deep understanding.