2025-12-31 08:22:43

Life is like entrepreneurship; what is needed is evolution, not revolution.

We often see second-generation wealthy individuals choosing to start businesses in completely unfamiliar fields — this is a typical revolution. Many have never stepped into a proper workplace; their careers are either blank or stuck in superficial industries like finance or consulting, with no understanding of actual operational logic. Their interactions are all based on student mindset, unable to pick up on implicit meanings, let alone participate in market competition and strategic games. Their startups are often escapes from their family business — dismissing the traditional industry as "low-end," rushing into unfamiliar sectors with no prior experience. Without 20 years of deep cultivation, influence, resources, or networks, relying solely on capital leverage to blindly push forward, failure is inevitable. Ironically, they are often unaware of their own problems.

Capital is not an all-powerful key. Cross-industry ventures lacking resources, experience, and community support are essentially naked entrepreneurship. Traditional industries may seem "rustic," but they are the protective moat built over generations by families. Supply chains, channels, connections, and tacit industry rules — these intangible assets cannot be shaken by short-term capital. Meanwhile, new sectors may look glamorous but are riddled with hidden pitfalls. Without deep cultivation, there is no voice; pouring capital in only results in water splashing. From the very beginning, the outcome is predetermined — merely weaving entrepreneurial dreams with ancestral money, fooling oneself. People like this are extremely lazy both intellectually and physically.

Those who truly achieve results often think in terms of evolution — gradual progression that may eventually lead to industry revolution. Growth at each stage, cognitive upgrades, and career advancement all start from one’s own conditions. Clarify your resources; organize your experience and skills from the past 10 years; understand the values instilled by your family — whether it’s long-term cultivation, speculative arbitrage, cooperation for mutual benefit, or short-sighted gains. Entrepreneurship is not a gamble to overthrow and restart; abandoning the illusion of revolution and adopting a steady, step-by-step approach is the only way to truly progress.

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NotAFinancialAdvice

· 3h ago

You're absolutely right. These days, having money alone doesn't mean anything; you also need that kind of accumulation. Isn't this the common problem for most people? Looking down on their own business, then turning around to try something new, only to stumble and fall. The word "evolution" is used brilliantly here—it's all about taking it slow. No one can say they can run without having walked the path. --- Capital is like a gun; untrained people holding it will only end up harming themselves. --- Deep cultivation is truly invisible wealth. That's correct, but most people can't hear it. --- Haha, I know several people like that, still weaving their entrepreneurial dreams. --- The comparison between evolution and revolution is perfect. Unfortunately, most people just want to reach the top in one step. --- Perhaps the word "laziness" is too harsh, but it really stems from a lack of long-term thinking. --- So, without ten or eight years of accumulation, don't think about disrupting an industry—you're just fooling yourself. --- It's like playing a game—you need to master the basics first before considering hardcore dungeons.

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WhaleMistaker

· 3h ago

It's pretty harsh, but it really hit a nerve with many people. I have a personal example: someone who used the family's money to recklessly charge ahead, and in less than half a year, they pulled out. They can be quite good at self-delusion.

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SeasonedInvestor

· 3h ago

This article hits many people's pain points. I actually think some statements are too absolute; true evolution often requires a bit of revolutionary courage to break the deadlock.

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just_another_wallet

· 3h ago

Honestly, this article really hit me. Those who hype revolution are really just thinking about getting rich overnight, and when they lose everything, they think they are too avant-garde. --- The word evolution is basically saying don't waste your time. --- Can 20 years of deep cultivation and 20 days of throwing money be the same? Come on, don't be ridiculous. --- The most heartbreaking thing is "being completely unaware of one's own problems," this really hits the nerve. --- People like them see their ancestors' moat as a shame. --- Capital is just leverage, not a magic wand. Such simple principles require paying tuition to understand. --- Isn't evolution just saying—don't look down on family businesses as low, making money is the king. --- Sounds right, but I just want to ask, doesn't evolution also require 10 years of accumulation? What about ordinary people? --- The real issue with new tracks is many hidden pitfalls. Throwing a lot of money in, but not even a splash. --- So, choosing is more important than effort, and the starting point is even more important.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 3h ago

That really hits home. Those rich second-generation kids are really just gambling with their parents' money, and still think they're innovating. The word "evolution" hits the mark. Most people just lack this patience. It feels like the discussion really slammed financial consulting haha. If you've never experienced real market competition, how could you understand things like supply chains? Isn't that nonsense? Naked entrepreneurship is spot on. Capital is just a tool, not a magic wand.

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PretendingSerious

· 3h ago

That's right. These days, too many people think that throwing money around can help them overtake others on the curve, but within a couple of years, their true nature is exposed. Really, I've seen many cases of "I want to become a unicorn in a new field" that end up shutting down within a year. Accumulation is the biggest moat; relying solely on capital is simply not enough to play the game. That's why some family businesses can be passed down for generations. They may look "rustic," but they secretly hide extensive connections and rules. I agree, evolution is the right path; there's no need to rush.

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