2025-12-26 01:23:33

In 1950, psychologist Kurt Richter conducted an experiment. He placed mice in water, and the results were quite cruel—they gave up and drowned within 15 minutes. But if they were rescued and then put back, a miracle happened: the same mice could last over 40 hours. Their bodies hadn't changed; only one thing had—hope.

This gives us inspiration. When you're feeling lucky and seize an opportunity, don't forget to pass on that feeling of being "saved" to those around you. A word of encouragement or a sincere act of help can sometimes be enough to change someone’s entire situation. In this circle, we need each other's strength.

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MetaReckt

· 12-28 23:46

Nonsense, I was just wondering why I felt like I could withstand a 170% drop after being rescued from my bag. --- Honestly, that was a bit of a punch to the gut. That's why I still need to bring friends on board. --- Relying on hope to hold out for 40 hours? I rely on faith, and I'm still in deep water. --- I'll talk about it once I turn things around. For now, take care of your own boat. --- This story is really amazing; the thing that changes everything is actually mindset. --- Alright, since that's the case, next time someone asks me, I'll just say it like this.

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P2ENotWorking

· 12-28 23:15

I hope this thing is really awesome. I'm just that abandoned mouse. I was pulled up once, and I'm still holding on. I will never forget the person who helped me up, really. If this circle weren't about bloodsucking each other, what else could it be, haha. That's what I say, but how many people truly lend a helping hand? I believe in this, but it's just that I see too many hypocrites. Is hope valuable? It’s not as much as ETH's rise.

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FlashLoanLarry

· 12-27 06:30

nah the real opportunity cost here is watching people burn out when they could've just held on. richter's basically proving liquidity in hope beats any protocol—thesis validated fr fr

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DeFiChef

· 12-26 01:53

This mindset really can change everything. When I was melted before, I also got back on my feet thanks to a few words from friends. Just helping someone can add 40 hours of endurance? It sounds exaggerated, but I believe it. Mental resilience is so important. Agreed, this circle is all about mutual support. Having someone give you a hand really makes a difference. The veterans who went overboard before are now quietly helping newcomers. That's the idea, right? By the way, I hope this thing is more valuable than any technical indicator.

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just_vibin_onchain

· 12-26 01:53

Honestly, this story really hit me, but I'm thinking... most of us are still in the first pool. Hope is indeed a magical word, but the premise is that someone has to give you a hand—that's the hard part. In the crypto world over the past few years, I've seen too many people who could have held on, but because no one reached out to help, they sank. Now, to the friends holding opportunities, please don't pretend you don't see the people around you. It's just a matter of one sentence.

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Hash_Bandit

· 12-26 01:51

ngl this hits different in crypto... we've all been that rat thinking it's over, then someone throws you a lifeline and suddenly you're hodling thru the bear market. hope's the real hashrate tbh.

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TokenomicsDetective

· 12-26 01:49

This mental preparation thing, it's easier to talk about than to do. I hope this thing is really worth more than anything else. How many people have given up during the crypto bear market? A helping hand can really save lives, not just words. Companionship in the crypto world is stronger than any technical analysis, really. This story really resonated. How can more people understand it? Is the sense of redemption that strong? It feels almost like faith.

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