PART.01
Core principle: positive absorption and establishment of role models
Over the years, I have been fortunate to come into contact with a variety of people - some are deep in foundational technology, rigorously dedicated researchers; some are entrepreneurs skilled in community operations with high empathy; some are compliance experts with insights into regulatory trends and clear logic; and some are industry newcomers who work diligently and quietly accumulate experience.
In the process of interacting with others, I always adhere to a core principle: do not get entangled in others' shortcomings, do not participate in meaningless gossip, but focus on the shining points of each person, continuously improving myself through positive absorption.
Among all the people worth learning from, those who can make money in a bear market are my true role models—adversity tests strength the most, and those who can traverse cycles and achieve profits in the industry's winter must possess wisdom and steadiness that surpass ordinary people.
PART.02
Cognitive shift: From judgment to learning
This understanding is not innate but gradually solidified through growth.
When I first entered the industry, I also fell into the trap of 'judging others': I would overlook someone's professional depth due to their lack of fluency in expression, deny the team's efforts because of a certain project's shortcomings, and even gossip about others' deficiencies in casual chats.
But over time, I realized that this behavior is not only meaningless but also quietly consumes my energy and lowers my cognitive framework.
When one's gaze is always fixed on others' shortcomings, a sense of superiority and criticism will unconsciously sprout within, causing one to see neither others' value nor the opportunity for self-reflection and improvement.
Until I met an investor during an industry bear market cycle who deeply moved me.
In 2022, the Web3 market plummeted, causing most investors to suffer heavy losses, and many projects to collapse and run away, but he was able to double his assets during the bear market.
After deep communication, I found that the most precious quality about him was not 'good luck', but 'extreme risk control' and 'steadiness contrary to human nature'.
In a bull market, when those around him are chasing altcoins and crazily leveraging, he consistently sticks to mainstream assets and quality tracks, strictly controlling his positions; when a bear market arrives, as market panic spreads and asset prices are halved again and again, he does not follow the crowd to sell off, but instead captures quality projects that have been mistakenly killed through on-chain data analysis, gradually building his positions; at the same time, he also uses the time window of the bear market to deeply study the underlying logic of the industry and refine his investment system.
That exchange made me suddenly realize: success in favorable conditions may contain elements of luck, while breaking through in adversity is true skill.
From then on, I not only became more determined in the mindset of 'only learning from others' strengths', but also regarded 'bear market breakers' as key learning objects—the wisdom they display in adversity holds far more reference value than the glitz in favorable conditions.
PART.03
Efficient growth: Focus on diverse shining points
To take only others' strengths is the most efficient growth path.
The charm of the Web3 industry lies in its diversity and inclusiveness; no one can go far relying solely on a single skill; everyone has something worth learning from.
I know an expert in smart contract development; he is introverted, not good at public speaking, and may appear a bit awkward when speaking at industry summits, but once he talks about code security and underlying logic, he can speak freely, demonstrating extreme professionalism in various vulnerability checks and contract optimization details.
During the bear market, most developers became anxious due to project reductions, but he focused on deepening Layer2 expansion technology, optimizing the efficiency and security of smart contracts. Not only did he receive audit orders from several leading projects, but he also launched his own technical tools, achieving income growth during the bear market.
When communicating with him, I never focus on his social shortcomings but seriously record his shared technical insights, learning from his rigorous attitude towards work and his steadiness in 'practicing internal skills during a bear market'—later, I integrated this professional knowledge into the content creation of '3 Point Blockchain', while also borrowing his idea of 'countercyclical sedimentation' to deepen content quality during the bear market, refining a series of in-depth analyses that attracted more precise readers, enhancing the brand's influence amid the industry's winter.
There is also an entrepreneur focused on the RWA track; he does not have a prominent background or overwhelming marketing, but during the bear market, when most Web3 projects stagnated due to funding shortages, his project received additional investments from several institutions.
After in-depth understanding, I found that his core advantage is 'extreme pragmatism and long-termism'.
In a bull market, everyone chases short-term hotspots and hypes concepts, but he insists on deeply cultivating RWA implementation, connecting with traditional asset parties, and refining product landing details; when the bear market arrives and speculative funds withdraw, his project, possessing real cash flow and scene value, becomes a 'safe haven' in the eyes of capital.
He carefully records every small demand from user feedback and prioritizes iteration; he humbly accepts and actively implements reasonable suggestions from partners.
From him, I learned the importance of 'being pragmatic' and 'long-termism'—there are no shortcuts on the entrepreneurial path, especially in adversity, only projects with real value can survive, and only those who adhere to long-term goals can break through.
Later, I integrated this pragmatic spirit into the operation of 'one-person company', striving for rigor and efficiency in everything from content research to user feedback and cooperation docking while rejecting 'traffic anxiety' during the bear market, focusing on providing valuable content for readers, which also allowed the brand reputation of '3 Point Blockchain' to gradually settle in the industry.
PART.04
Learn the common traits of bear market breakers
In the Web3 industry, bear market 'breakers' often possess common excellent traits, which have also become my key learning directions.
I once knew a compliance consulting expert; during the bear market, most projects ignored compliance due to funding constraints, but he predicted that 'compliance is a long-term trend in the industry', so he delved into global regulatory policy research, especially focusing on details like anti-money laundering and user compliance, which are more easily overlooked during the bear market.
When many projects were penalized or even went bankrupt due to compliance issues, his consulting business, on the contrary, grew against the trend.
When communicating with him, I set aside my inherent understanding of 'having some accumulation in the content field' and humbly sought advice with the posture of a student, learning from his foresight in 'countercyclical layout' and his 'rigorous and meticulous' professional attitude.
Later, I combined this knowledge to write several in-depth analyses on Web3 compliance, particularly focusing on practical content like 'avoiding pitfalls in compliance during a bear market', which not only avoided operational risks for myself but also provided valuable references for readers.
Those who made money during the bear market also taught me an important lesson: growth in adversity often stems from focusing on 'positive energy'.
They never complain about the market during a bear market or blame others but instead focus their energy on 'self-improvement' and 'finding opportunities'.
There is an NFT trader, during the bear market when the NFT market plummeted and floor prices repeatedly hit new lows, he achieved profitability through 'refined operations'—he did not follow the crowd to sell off but instead deeply studied the community ecology and narrative logic of quality NFT projects, selecting series with long-term value; at the same time, he used the bear market time to organize trading data, optimize his trading strategies, and helped project parties activate community vitality through community operations, gaining exclusive cooperation rights from project parties.
From him, I learned a positive mindset of 'not complaining, finding solutions' and also learned to explore niche opportunities in adversity.
In the operation of the '3 Point Blockchain' community, I also convey this positive value, encouraging readers to settle down and learn during the bear market rather than panic blindly, keeping the community atmosphere positive and upward even during the industry's winter.
PART.05
Cultivating a mindset: From gossip to achievement
To take only others' strengths is also a kind of cultivated attitude towards life.
The relationship between people is essentially a process of mutual influence: if we consume each other in gossip, we will only fall into negative emotional internal friction; if we can appreciate each other and achieve mutual success, we can form a positive cycle.
I never participate in gossip about others, nor do I look down on others due to their shortcomings—because I deeply understand that everyone has their difficulties and struggles, especially during a bear market, some choose to give up, some choose to complain, some choose to hold on, and those who can stand out must have made efforts that are unimaginable to ordinary people.
Instead of wasting time picking on others, it is better to focus on learning from their strengths; rather than getting caught up in the cruelty of the market, it is better to draw on their wisdom to grow even in adversity.
This mindset has also earned me purer interpersonal relationships and industry reputation.
Many partners are willing to cooperate deeply with me, not because I am so excellent, but because they feel that interacting with me is pressure-free—I do not judge their shortcomings, only focus on their strengths and discuss how to grow together.
In a bear market, this positive cooperative relationship is particularly precious; we share resources and draw on experiences to traverse the industry cycle.
PART.06
Draw energy, illuminate the road ahead
On the entrepreneurial path, encountering setbacks and confusion is inevitable, especially during the bear market of Web3, where market uncertainty, pressure for profitability, and competition among peers have often made me feel anxious.
But at such times, the strengths of those 'breakers' in the bear market become the support for my forward journey:
When encountering market fluctuations, he recalls the investor's 'risk control' and 'steadiness', reminding himself to view ups and downs rationally and adhere to long-term value;
When lacking inspiration for content creation, he remembers the developer's persistence in 'practicing internal skills during a bear market', reminding himself to focus on refining the details;
When facing cooperation difficulties, he recalls the 'pragmatism and long-termism' of the RWA entrepreneur, advising himself to focus on real value and reject short-term temptations.
The positive energy drawn from others is like beams of light, illuminating my path forward and allowing me to continuously evolve in the waves of Web3.
PART.07
Clarify learning boundaries and self-value
It is essential to clarify that taking only others' strengths does not mean blind worship, nor does it ignore one's own value.
Learning from others' strengths is for borrowing experience and improving oneself, not to become another's copy.
Everyone has their unique qualities and suitable growth rhythm.
In the Web3 industry, full of opportunities and challenges, I firmly believe that true strength is not about picking on others' shortcomings to highlight one's superiority but about absorbing the strengths of all with an open mind, especially in adversity, learning from those who can traverse cycles and achieve growth, which enables oneself to possess the ability to resist risks and the motivation for continuous evolution.
PART.08
Habit formation and future adherence
Now, 'to take only others' strengths' has become a habit ingrained in my bones.
Whether communicating with industry leaders or new people, I subconsciously look for their shining points: it could be an efficient working method, a positive attitude towards life, or a unique perspective.
And those who made money in the bear market, their risk control ability, contrary to human nature steadiness, and long-term thinking are the core aspects that I repeatedly ponder and continuously learn.
These fragmented strengths, like trickling streams, accumulate over time into a river of self-growth.
On the road ahead, I will continue to hold on to this original intention: not to get entangled in others' shortcomings, not to participate in meaningless gossip, always maintaining a learner's posture, drawing positive energy from everyone around, especially aligning with those who break through in adversity.
I believe that mindset determines the outcome, and attitude affects the state.
When you put down criticism and prejudice, discover others' excellence, and absorb positive nutrients, not only can you continue to evolve and become better, but you can also make the interpersonal relationships around you more harmonious, allowing your life path to be broader and longer—especially in the uncertain Web3 industry, this ability of positive learning will ultimately become our core competitiveness to traverse bulls and bears and achieve long-term growth.
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