2026-01-19 19:20:28

Recently, the article "Restart Your Life in One Day" has been going viral on social media, striking a chord with many people—no matter how many flags they set, they can't change their situation, caught in a vicious cycle between "wanting to change" and "giving up." The core message of the article is that true transformation isn't about toughing it out with discipline, but about fundamentally changing your "identity"—first becoming that person, and then everything else will follow naturally.

This logic applies perfectly to the crypto market. How many people enter with dreams of "quick riches," only to be repeatedly educated by the market through chasing highs and selling lows? The real turning point may not be about predicting the next 100x coin, but about a fundamental identity switch: stop being that "speculator" who is led by K-line charts, and start becoming a "builder" capable of independently creating stable income.

Tired of your assets riding the roller coaster of market sentiment? Want a sense of control and calmness? Then start by reshaping your "identity" in asset management.

Let's ask a few soul-searching questions. What exactly are those asset dilemmas you've become accustomed to? Is it watching your assets shrink in a bear market with no way to stop it? Or finally waiting for a bull market, only to be forced to sell at a low point due to urgent cash needs? Every move you make actually reveals your true goals.

You say "hold long-term," but your hands are busy trading frequently and chasing hot coins. This contrast suggests that perhaps you haven't truly figured out what you genuinely need.

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DefiEngineerJack

· 01-19 19:46

nah, the whole "identity shift" thing sounds good on paper but fundamentally you're just describing better impulse control dressed up as philosophy. most people aren't gonna rewrite their dopamine circuits by changing their self-concept lmao

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SolidityJester

· 01-19 19:40

Basically, it's a mindset issue. I used to be repeatedly caught in the same trap of getting "cut" by the market haha --- Switching identities sounds sexy but is it really? It still takes a beating in a bear market to figure it out --- Always shouting about builders, then turning around to chase Meme coins—who isn't like that --- From speculator to builder, the difference lies in capital and luck, not just identity --- This theory is discussed every cycle, but people still get wiped out --- Long-term holding + frequent trading, this contrast I see every day --- The core is that you need spare money to talk about identity switching; the poor's identity switch is just losing money

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DeFiGrayling

· 01-19 19:40

That's right, the point about identity switching really hits the mark, but most people just can't do it. Always talking about long-term holding but impulsively chasing hot topics—that's just fooling oneself. From speculator to builder, it sounds simple but is extremely difficult to actually do. Few can truly stay steady.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-19 19:39

Basically, this is the art of self-deception, right? Long-term holding on paper but engaging in crazy trading. We are all such "builders." Thinking of those who said they would turn to be builders, but still cut losses during the bear market—it's quite ironic. Switching identities? More like psychological preparation. The real issue is that no one can resist the temptation of the market. This set of theories sounds appealing, but ultimately, making money still depends on luck and timing. Changing identities can't alter the market's ruthlessness.

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LowCapGemHunter

· 01-19 19:24

No problem with what you're saying, but executing it is extremely difficult. I'm currently stuck in this vicious cycle. Saying I won't chase the rise, but my hands are itching to buy as soon as I see the coin go up. Switching identities sounds easy, but turning from a speculator into a builder... how do I do that? I just want to ask, what are those "builders" with stable returns doing now? It's quite touching; just looking at the terrible decision records in my wallet tells me everything. This analysis is spot on, but I bet five bucks that three days after reading this, people will start chasing hot topics again. Being a builder sounds too lofty; I haven't decided whether I want money or excitement yet.

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RektHunter

· 01-19 19:22

Nothing wrong with that, brother, but knowing easily and doing easily are two different things. --- It's still about identity theory. It sounds quite right, but when it comes to actual trading, I forget everything. --- The problem is that most people can't tell whether they want quick money or long-term success. Their self-deception ability is too strong. --- Transforming from a speculator to a builder sounds simple, but in reality, it requires the right mental resilience and capital reserves. --- Basically, it's a matter of self-control. Changing your identity label can't alter the fundamental greed of human nature. --- The biggest bug in this theory is that if you could truly reshape your identity, you wouldn't be here chasing gains and selling at lows. --- It's really just asking yourself: Are you here to make quick money or to build an ecosystem? Once the answer is clear, the path becomes obvious.

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