At the beginning of the year, I took some time to review the earnings and goal progress for 2025.

First, to be straightforward—the total approximate profit for the year, starting from May when I began participating in various Alpha projects, including multiple rounds of IPOs, airdrops, and more, is about 6742U.

Honestly, this number is hardly worth mentioning in the eyes of professional players. Some big players might earn several times more in a single day, while it takes me months to accumulate this amount. But I have to be honest about my own position—this is not a full-time job, just a side hobby, so I am actually quite satisfied with this result. If broken down monthly, it can cover several months of daily expenses (though it also reflects the reality of a worker’s salary😂).

The key reflection is: **The scale of earnings is directly linked to the level of cognition**. The deeper your understanding, the more you earn, which is a market rule in itself. But because of this, not competing with others has become my biggest gain this year.

The easiest pitfall in investing is constantly comparing oneself to others—there’s always someone richer, luckier, or more talented. Once you start this comparison mode, you fall into endless internal friction—comparing more and feeling more inadequate, which can ruin your mindset. This way of thinking is especially deadly in finance.

So my simple principle is: you can learn from others’ methodologies and experiences, but never take their results as your benchmark. Everyone’s background, risk tolerance, and time investment are different; others’ success paths may not be directly replicable for yourself. Set clear personal goals and then work steadily towards them—that’s the most pragmatic approach.

My plan for 2025 is to continue deepening my understanding of projects, expanding my knowledge of trading tools and strategies, and steadily advancing.