2026-01-13 10:28:02

In this opportunity-filled crypto world, many people ask me why they can't make money. My answer often surprises them — it's not that you're not smart enough, nor that you lack understanding, but two fatal flaws: blind obedience and laziness.

First, let's talk about blind obedience. When scrolling through the marketplace, you've definitely seen those legendary stories, right? Examples of turning tens of dollars into hundreds, thousands, or even more crazy amounts. But I have to be honest — these stories are often just traps, specially designed for beginners. Behind those exaggerated narratives, there's usually survivor bias and selective storytelling. True wealth accumulation has never been about these magical jumps.

Next, laziness. My own lessons are particularly profound. Every time I make a little money, I start to relax — "That's enough, time to rest." And what happens? The real big market moves often come when I let my guard down, and in the end, I can only watch opportunities slip away from my fingertips. (Of course, if you're just looking to make some pocket money for entertainment, taking profits when things look good is a good strategy.)

After reviewing these failures, I discovered an interesting pattern: those who can fully understand a complete cycle are often still researching and executing when others are resting. They don't have any special talent; they are just more persistent and focused.

Every bull market brings new narratives and new ways to play, but if you look closely, the underlying logic is actually constant. The 2026 bull market is coming, and I actually hope it can be slower and longer. That way, those who truly want to learn and do will have enough time to accumulate and grow.

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token_therapist

· 6h ago

Well said. Blind following really hits home. I've seen too many people chase new coins every day, dreaming of getting rich overnight, only to see everything crash and burn. I also have the flaw of laziness. Every time I make a little profit, I want to relax, and then I miss out on major market moves. It's so frustrating. The key is to understand a complete cycle thoroughly. You can't figure out the pattern in just one or two months.

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NftRegretMachine

· 6h ago

To be honest, what I fear the most are those "get rich overnight" stories. Every time I read them, I want to roll my eyes. However, this part of the article really hit home. Laziness is truly a stumbling block to huge profits. If 2026 really turns out to be a slow bull market, then we will have a chance to thoroughly understand the underlying logic and avoid getting cut again.

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SlowLearnerWang

· 6h ago

Oh no, it's the same old theory again. Why do I feel like I'm the poster child for "laziness"? I just want to make some money and run, but I end up missing the biggest wave. It's easy to talk about, but hard to do, everyone. The survivor bias really hit home. When I see these success stories, my brain just doesn't turn. I hope the 2026 bull market can really last longer, give someone like me who reacts slowly another chance. I think blind obedience is even more dangerous than laziness. It's easy to be fooled and just stand there stunned. Basically, it's about persistence and focus. That's right, but when it comes to execution, I am the worst. The idea that the underlying logic remains constant is interesting. It seems to suggest that "the more things change, the more they stay the same," right? My problem might not be about being smart or not, but about having poor willpower, bro. It looks like I really need to start fixing this "laziness" problem.

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FloorPriceWatcher

· 6h ago

It's a bit of a punch to the gut... but I have to say, I've seen too many stories of "a few tens of dollars turning into thousands of dollars," so now I just skip over these kinds of things. The key is still what you mentioned—"laziness." I also often fall into this trap: earning a little money and wanting to get out, only to regret missing out on big opportunities every time. But maybe slow and steady gains are actually good for someone like me who lacks patience? --- That laziness really hits home for me, it’s always like this... earning a bit and then wanting to rest, and then I start missing out on things. --- Following the crowd is actually quite hard to avoid; the information gap is right there, and ordinary people find it difficult to distinguish between true and false stories. --- "People who can master the cycle will still be researching while others are resting"—that’s brilliant. But honestly, achieving this is too difficult haha. --- Slow and steady growth sounds good, but I suspect a new wave of stories will start to harvest new chives again... isn’t that just a cycle? --- I agree that the underlying logic remains constant, but the specific gameplay varies so much each round that beginners are still prone to pitfalls.

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SmartMoneyWallet

· 6h ago

Survivor bias is somewhat well explained, but on-chain data shows that those who truly make money never stop trading; capital flow is the key. It sounds good, but the real question is whether you dare to hold your position during a big drop. The distribution of chips has long determined who makes money. Laziness is an excuse; understanding trading techniques is the core... Whales have already set up the game, while retail investors are still watching stories. I've heard this theory too many times... The question is, do quantitative analysts really make money, or are they just fooling themselves? The keywords are correct, but in actual trading, when facing capital games, is sticking to these two words really valuable? That's a bit naive.

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GweiObserver

· 6h ago

Blind obedience and laziness really hit home, especially the mindset of "it's about time to rest." I've experienced that countless times myself... As a result, the missed opportunities could have been enough to cash out a house.

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