2025-12-06 19:20:23

Money is like a magnifying glass—it makes everything about you crystal clear. Vanity? Magnified tenfold. Greed? Impossible to hide. Stupidity? Even more glaringly obvious.

Who doesn't want to look glamorous in front of others? But to save face, you need real ability to back it up.

Have you noticed? Why do we always subconsciously trust those big shots? To put it bluntly, it's because they've got money in their pockets. But wait until the day they're neck-deep in debt—then you'll see, everyone can instantly become a master of rhetoric and an expert at dodging responsibility. I've seen plenty of these stories in the investment world.

Don't gloat. What goes around comes around—no one can escape it.

I remember a senior once said: the amount of money a person can make in their lifetime is already predetermined. Do you believe it?

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AllInAlice

· 9h ago

Damn, this really hit me, especially that line "got something in your pocket"... It's true now, if you don't have money, don't even speak. Karma really comes around. Last time I saw that guy, he was bragging about his investment experience, and now he's quiet this month. As for that "the amount is already set" saying, I'm half skeptical, but I can't deny it makes sense. Honestly, who hasn't felt vain before? The key is whether you can handle it or not.

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WalletInspector

· 22h ago

Haha, I totally relate. I've seen so many people in crypto who turn into "success coaches" the moment they make a comeback. Money really is a touchstone; it reveals everything clearly. I've heard this saying countless times: how much you're destined to make? I don't really buy it. That part about being in debt hits home. I've seen too many dramatic reversals. If you have the skills, you shine; if not, don't pretend. It's that simple. Nine out of ten stories in the investment world follow this pattern. Well said, the "magnifying glass for vanity" metaphor is spot on. Who hasn't dreamed of getting rich overnight? In the end, most become cannon fodder. Why do I feel like I'm the one who instantly turns into a sales pitch master? The key is, most people don't even want to look in the mirror. Reincarnation—after seeing it enough, you start to believe it. The idea of fate is too mystical for me. I still believe in my own hard work.

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MissedAirdropBro

· 12-06 19:50

Damn, that really hits home. I'm exactly at the "instantly becoming a debt excuse master" stage right now, haha. By the way, this whole "predestined amount of money" thing sounds like an excuse people use for losing money. No one can fake it in front of money—I've seen so many "big shots" show their true colors the moment they go bankrupt.

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NFTArchaeologist

· 12-06 19:49

Straight to the point, that's exactly it. Money really is a magic mirror that reveals true human nature faster than anything else. To be honest, we've all been fooled by the money in our pockets before—it's nothing to be ashamed of. If it's meant to be yours, it'll be yours; if it's not, don't force it.

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rugdoc.eth

· 12-06 19:30

It really hits home—whether you have money or not, you really can't fake it. When I was in debt, I saw so many drama queens. One minute they were bragging, the next minute they were shifting blame. If something is meant to be yours, it will be; if not, don’t force it. I believe that. Isn't money like a magic mirror? It reveals everyone's true face. I just want to know how those seniors are so sure about it—can they really calculate these things?

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StablecoinSkeptic

· 12-06 19:25

So true. Those around me who call themselves "blockchain experts" immediately change their tune as soon as the coin price drops—all their technical analysis goes out the window. If you ask me, that’s exactly why I never believe in any so-called destined-to-profit numbers. That’s all hindsight bias. Once people have money, they automatically become a different species—there’s no sugarcoating that. That part about being in debt was spot on. I’ve seen way too many people whose attitudes change drastically. Very few people can truly hold their ground when it comes to money, myself included. This point was nailed perfectly. When you get down to it, it’s still the same old story of information asymmetry—it’s always like this. This article really hit home for me. Makes sense, but what’s even more heartbreaking is—we can’t escape it either.

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MEVEye

· 12-06 19:21

The moment you're in debt, you instantly become a master of persuasion. Haha, I haven't seen it myself but I've heard plenty; the investment world really is crazy. How much money you'll make is already set in stone? Then what's the point of working so hard? Money is like a magic mirror, exposing everyone's true nature—there's nothing to hide. A big shot is a big shot because they've got something in their pockets; what can you say when you don't? That line about vanity being magnified tenfold is so true—there are so many people like that online now. You still need skills even if you believe in fate; otherwise, all that talk is for nothing.

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