I've read many books on traditional culture and understood this principle early on: the law of balance in the world—humans must avoid perfection. (The content is quite dry)

1. Many people who appear successful in their late middle age mostly had very difficult journeys to get there. Sugarcane cannot be sweet at both ends. Better hardship first then sweetness, or sweetness first then hardship—if I had to choose one, I'd choose hardship first then sweetness.

2. In dealing with people and affairs, one must be principled and have a moral baseline. Don't earn money you shouldn't earn; it's better to starve. Karma will settle accounts. Bad people appearing carefree is because they haven't exhausted their good fortune yet; when it's used up, their downfall comes in an instant.

3. After sudden wealth, disappearing from public view is the best choice. For example, Li Xiaolai. You must know how to stay hidden.

4. After sudden wealth, remember to donate a portion of the money and convert it into karmic merit to bless yourself and your descendants.

5. Young and beautiful women are the tribulation of middle-aged aging men. They don't even care for their own descendants, but prove their physical ability for their young trophy wives—for example, Wang Shi still working out desperately in the gym at his age. She doesn't love you; who would love an old man? She not only wants your money; she wants your life.

6. People who act against their own desires are rare, but those who can do it basically achieve good endings.