Back when I was trading, WeChat messages kept popping up nonstop, and even with the candlestick chart open, it was just for show. A friend would say, "Come on, let’s go get some barbecue," and I’d head out without a second thought. But what happened? Halfway there, scrolling through short videos, I suddenly saw our group chat explode—the market had taken off.

At the time, I tried to convince myself: "It’s fine, there are always more opportunities."

But deep down, I knew the truth: in this business, opportunities never wait for anyone. Once it’s gone, it’s gone; by the time you look back, that wave has already crashed over someone else.