2025-12-31 12:20:26

Ever notice how most people clock in at 9-to-5 and call it a day? They're genuinely content with their paycheck, no second thoughts about building more. That's the reality for the majority.

But here's the thing—societal programming runs deep. We're conditioned to accept the status quo, to think a stable salary is enough. The moment you start questioning that, the moment you actually want something more? You've already separated yourself from the crowd.

It's not about greed. It's about recognizing that passive acceptance of your financial ceiling is a choice, just like choosing to break through it is. Most never even consider the second option.

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TommyTeacher

· 2h ago

This set of arguments sounds good, but it's easy to say... How many can truly break the deadlock?

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GasFeeVictim

· 2h ago

Woke up. Most people just want stable salaries; their minds have been brainwashed.

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HodlOrRegret

· 2h ago

To be honest, I've heard this kind of talk a bit too much. Not everyone has been "socially programmed"; some people genuinely just prefer stability and seek peace of mind.

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SatoshiChallenger

· 2h ago

Ironically, I heard this "Awakening Theory" back in 2017. Where are that group of people now? The data shows... Never mind, you can look it up yourself. --- Interesting, here comes another grand narrative of "surpassing most people." Wake up, the lessons of history are right there; bubble cycles have never lacked followers. --- I'm not trying to be difficult, but anyone who has truly built something wouldn't talk like this. Those who talk about breaking class boundaries are often the easiest to cut off. --- So basically—those trying to make quick money are packaging it as "awakening"? Objectively, this kind of rhetoric cycles every period. --- Wait, why does this logic sound familiar? The CEO of a certain project last year also tried to fool people this way, and the liquidation rate was 98%. Coincidence? --- People who can truly break the deadlock don't need to write this kind of motivational speech to persuade others. That alone explains the problem. --- Come on, let's make a bet—how many people will still be fooled by this rhetoric in half a year? I bet the probability will drop significantly.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 2h ago

Honestly, not everyone working 9-5 is willing. With mortgage and car loan pressures suffocating them, who has the energy to pursue side businesses?

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