There's a saying I've always remembered: Reflection and pain are necessary for true progress.

Looking at many people in the trading circle, they lose a single trade and it's over, they move on. Making the same mistake again next time, cycle repeats. Where's the problem? They haven't reflected at all. No principles, no logic, all driven by emotions and market noise. To put it plainly, this is being repeatedly brainwashed by the environment, public opinion, and others' viewpoints, until you no longer even know what you're doing.

It reminds me of a very piercing observation: human consciousness is actually shaped by pervasive subconscious cues. In trading communities, phrases like "Crypto world, one day is like a year" or "Miss this wave and there won't be another chance"—these collective narratives gradually confine your thinking. You think you're thinking independently, but in reality, you've already been restricted within certain dimensions by these invisible influences. You've added shackles to yourself without even realizing it.

But here’s a paradox: even if you realize these limitations, reality may not let you off easily. Living awake in pain, or living in a daze—many choose the latter because it's comfortable. But isn't that just like a machine? At least if you're somewhat awake, you can say you're truly alive.