The market is in the red as Bitcoin approaches the 100,000 USD mark. For many, this number carries a heavy feeling, but perhaps this is the moment when the most valuable lessons return.

The sooner you understand that you cannot control the market, the freer you will be. The market does not run according to your emotions; it operates on its own rhythm, sometimes gentle, sometimes ruthless. Accepting that you are powerless against the market is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of maturity. When you understand this, your mind will be more at peace, and your decisions will also become more enlightened.

Many people harm themselves by trying to "defeat" the market, hoping it will go their way; the truth is that no one knows the future. Wise people do not guess; they prepare. They live by scenarios, not absolute certainties.

- What will you do if the 4-year cycle continues?
- What will you do if it doesn't continue?
- What will you do if crypto never reaches the number you expect from now until the end of the year?

We often prepare very carefully for a trip, choosing accommodations, places to eat, and even backup plans, but we rarely prepare thoroughly for our own financial future.

It is easy to get stuck in the "echo chamber", where you only hear from those who are always optimistic or always pessimistic. They may be right for a period, but no one is right forever. Those who have been in the market long enough have watched this movie many times, feeling extremely fearful when prices drop and extremely excited when prices rise. Both are emotional traps, just with different exteriors.

Consider every opinion as just data, not prophecy. Investing is about positioning your personal finances today based on your beliefs about tomorrow; it can be steadfast but must not be arrogant. Many of you say that Thuan is humble, but Thuan was not like that before; it was the market that taught Thuan how to write the two words "humble".

The main investment thesis is the compass when FOMO whispers or when fear engulfs. It represents your deep belief about how the world operates.

Thuan believes that the market operates on fear and greed, much like a machine needs oil to run. News, charts, and opinions are merely sparks that ignite emotions. Nothing is certain, as Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes." Thuan wants to add a third certainty: that fiat money will always lose value over time. This is neither good nor bad; it is simply the way the system exists to serve the majority. And Thuan remains confident and optimistic that if you invest in the right assets, with perseverance and discipline, success will follow.

Knowing this, the path becomes simple though not easy. Defend yourself by holding long-term assets. Accumulate persistently, focus on increasing income and avoid bad debt. Follow the plan you set when the market is calm, not the plan created in moments of panic. Disciplined individuals are often ridiculed, but they will be the ones laughing in the end.

When fear causes you to waver or when FOMO makes you reckless, return to your compass.

Remember why you started.

The market owes you nothing, but it will always respect those who know how to respect it.